About Vanguard Workplace Solutions
Vanguard Workplace Solutions (VWS) supports millions of workers in achieving investment success through employer-sponsored retirement plans. As the leading retirement asset manager in the United States, VWS oversees 23% of defined contribution assets and more than $2 trillion in assets under management. Serving approximately 1,300 employers and 20 million investors nationwide, Vanguard combines scale, investment expertise, and personalized service to deliver strong retirement outcomes.
The Role
The Consultant Relations Sales Executive is an executive-level individual contributor responsible for advancing Vanguard’s institutional presence through strategic relationships with retirement and investment consultants. This role serves as a primary relationship owner and trusted advisor, aligning Vanguard’s investment capabilities with consultant priorities while translating market and consultant insights into actionable strategies that drive institutional growth. Operating with significant autonomy, this executive influences consultant advocacy, strengthens strategic partnerships, and contributes to sustained sales and retention outcomes.
What you will do
- Develop and execute strategic territory and consultant engagement plans to drive growth and retention.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior and executive-level consultants and internal stakeholders.
- Represent Vanguard’s investment capabilities clearly and credibly through in-person, written, and digital communication.
- Influence consultant perspectives to support adoption and positioning of Vanguard solutions.
- Execute targeted prospecting strategies, including meetings, events, and industry conferences.
- Document and manage opportunities in accordance with established sales processes and compliance standards.
- Mentor and coach junior sales professionals and internal partners.
- Monitor market, competitive, and regulatory developments to inform positioning and strategy.
- Participate in special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
What it takes
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in institutional financial services sales
- Strong understanding of the retirement recordkeeping and investment landscape
- Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic account plans
- Solid investment knowledge and market acumen
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills
- Ability to travel at least 60%
- FINRA Series 6 or 7 and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain)
Professional Standards
This role requires the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and compliance. All activities must align with Vanguard’s Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory requirements.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in institutional financial services sales
- Strong understanding of the retirement recordkeeping and investment landscape
- FINRA Series 6 or 7 and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain)
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
