We are looking for an AO/Sales Associate for our Offshore Sales Team which is dedicated to supporting firm sales initiatives, client servicing and relationship-building efforts in partnership with an external wholesaler in an assigned territory. This is an opportunity to promote the sale of the firm’s proprietary investment services through third-party distribution channels while gaining an understanding of client needs and assisting with development of relevant sales ideas. Over time this role helps prepare and develop an individual for potential external wholesaler or additional opportunities across the firm in areas across the Client Group and beyond. This position will be based in AB’s Miami office and offer a flexible working arrangement (hybrid of office and remote working days).
Job Description
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Understanding our firm’s mission and values as well as product offerings in the Offshore market
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Working closely with external wholesaler to develop sales and servicing strategy in order to manage assigned sales region effectively
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Making proactive servicing and sales calls to existing and prospective clients; receiving inbound calls from existing and prospective clients
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Partnering with external wholesaler to ensure we maintain a high level of quality activity and take advantage of strategic opportunities
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Supporting the external wholesaler to make sure we meet the expectations and execute the requests for our clients
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Conducting competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and advance the sales process with existing opportunities
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Periodic travel into sales region
Job Qualifications & Key Attributes
The ideal candidate should have:
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Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or Marketing, with excellence in academics and strong leadership experience
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English/ Spanish bilingual skillset
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3 years of financial industry experience with focus on asset management sales and non-US client business experience is preferred
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Client focus and detail oriented with a strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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Self-starter, strong analytical skills, and have an interest in mastering all aspects of the retail investment management business and capital markets
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Comfortable working independently while also collaborating as part of a team
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Registered with Series 7 & 63 or 66 licenses
Miami, Florida
What We Do
AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. We are one of the largest investment management firms in the world, with more than $500 billion in assets under management. We foster a diverse, connected, collaborative culture that encourages different ways of thinking and differentiated insights. We embrace innovation to address increasingly complex investing challenges. And we pursue responsibility at all levels of the firm—from how we work and act to the solutions we design for clients.