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The Director of Investment Sales supervises wealth advisors under the direction of the Director of Investment Services. Key measures of success include growth of new production and retention of existing production. The ability to successfully influence at all levels of the organization is critical to success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and lead a group of wealth advisors in defined region, including assisting with production goals and pipeline development. Responsible for talent development of all advisors in assigned region. Assist wealth advisors with developing internal and external partnerships to secure new business and expand existing business across the footprint. Ensure advisors provide an outstanding experience to clients and bank partners Collaborate with advisors to develop annual business plan with revenue and asset growth targets. Oversee and hold advisors accountable to ensure established goals are met. Conduct performance reviews and support overall employee career development. Partner with Simmons Bank and LPL Financial to facilitate efficiencies. Ensures all functions are in complete compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and company policy and procedures. Project a professional image and adheres to standards consistent with company policies and procedures Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Skills
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Demonstrates complete familiarity with FINRA/SEC, and state insurance department guidelines and understanding of all processes involved in securities and insurance transactions.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, and other employees in the organization.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and issues.
- Skilled in mentoring, prospecting and recruiting.
- Education and/or Experience
- BS/BA Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred, and
- A minimum 5 years' in financial services preferred
- A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience required
- Strong developed sales skills are required.
- Strong abilities in leadership and decision making.
- Computer Skills
- MS Office programs
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Securities and Insurance License preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.
Skills Required
- BS/BA Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred
- A minimum 5 years of supervisory experience required
- A minimum 5 years in financial services preferred
- Strong developed sales skills are required
- Securities and Insurance License preferred
Simmons Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Simmons Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Simmons Bank.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are paired with an HSA that includes company funding. Dedicated care options and access to no‑cost services for covered members strengthen day‑to‑day healthcare support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is complemented by an employee stock purchase plan and profit‑sharing eligibility. Occasional discretionary company contributions further boost long‑term savings potential.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A combined PTO bank and up to ten paid company holidays provide structured time away. Paid leave programs support coverage for key life events.
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We were founded as a community bank. More than 100 years later, we still act like one. For over a century, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be. Simmons Bank has 200 locations and employs 2,800 associates across our six-state footprint
