Director Product Sales Strategy

In this role, you will lead a team responsible for partnering with sales leaders and other key business partners to develop, implement and measure sales strategies, event content that are both timely and actionable across a wide spectrum of delivery methods to drive sales. In addition, you will support development of key business initiatives that engage advisors, field leaders and other sales support functions. Responsibilities also include providing support to consultants as well as partnering with senior sales leaders on coaching and training to increase effectiveness and consistency of message.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team responsible for managing sales consultant support and implementation of key Wealth Management Solutions (WMS) messages, campaigns, programs and product launches by collaborating with sales partners and department team members for results-driven activities - including conference calls and in-person meetings.
• Oversee the creation and ensure updates of sales strategy materials, including writing product specific sales strategy materials and developing key messages. Ensure compliance approvals obtained as needed.
• Oversee the design, development and implementation plan for the sales organization related to complex product marketing programs/initiatives.
• Provide ongoing support to sales organization by supporting team with the day-to-day duties of providing updates at meetings and responding to email and phone requests.
• Oversee the development and implementation of virtual and in person events, partnering with meeting management and The Personal Advisors Group (TPAG) resources.
• Set strategy and execute on tactics to drive advisor and sales consultant engagement and uptake of programs, campaigns, events and initiatives.
• Provide recommendations for program improvements and oversee execution. Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, TPAG partners including field leaders.
• Work across various teams to coordinate and integrate plans, ensure execution of projects is on time and within budget.
• Create a culture of recognition and success with strong employee engagement. Manage day-to-day activities and make decisions on hiring, compensation, performance appraisals, training and development, and other related personnel actions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in sales strategy or marketing position
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Series 7 (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, if multiple exams are required, an additional 90-day window will be added after successfully passing each exam)
• Series 24 (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, if multiple exams are required, an additional 90-day window will be added after successfully passing each exam)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ameriprise Financial product suite
• Knowledge of the Ameriprise field structure
• Experience working with a sales organization
• Ability to think strategically, coach and influence people at all levels of the organization
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate complex concepts into easy-to-understand language

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

The estimated base salary for this role is $120,000 - $162,000 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurancesFull timeExemptSalesFPPS Wealth Management Solutions