JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Account Executive (SAE) follows the Equity Trust Company (ETC) Sales process and provides excellent new client experiences to all prospective clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Makes outbound calls to leads with current and past interest
Fields inbound inquiries from prospective clients and leads them through the account open process while ensuring correct expectations are set when they become new clients
Communicates information related to our products, services, account types, and IRS regulations to clients
Educates prospective clients on potential benefits and how self-directed IRAs work for various investment strategies
Meets sales objectives and business results as established by Sales leadership
Develops new business opportunities and achieves monthly business goals
Obtains and follows up with referrals
Handles escalated calls and client issues with professionalism
Cross-sells applicable accounts (Roth, HSA, etc.) and products (GLS, Education, etc.)
Follows assigned work schedule with regular and predictable attendance
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Interfaces with the onboarding team to ensure accounts are open and funded efficiently
Creates leads using Salesforce and documents all interactions
Updates profile section of lead record as applicable
Travels to events as required
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent area of study a plus
Minimum two (2) years of sales experience in a client-centric environment
In person interaction that includes actively collaborating with colleagues and participating in team or company meetings
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION(S):
None required
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient with self-directed IRA concepts
Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficient with CRMs (Salesforce preferred)
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
In addition to the Core Company competencies of Customer Focus, Collaboration & Teamwork, Integrity & Trust, and Self-Development.
Attention to detail
Time management
Written and verbal communication
Organizing
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment, which may include a corporate office setting or a remote/home office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment and technology such as computers, phones, printers, and video conferencing tools. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to communicate effectively, including speaking, hearing, and participating in virtual meetings on camera. The associate is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as occasionally stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. This job may require the ability to lift files or office materials, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Remote associates are expected to maintain a safe, secure, and productive work environment with reliable internet access.
DISCLAIMER/ASSOCIATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Equity Trust Company is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Equity Trust Company is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
- Minimum two (2) years of sales experience in a client-centric environment
- Comfortable with in-person interaction and collaborating with colleagues and attending team/company meetings
- Proficient with self-directed IRA concepts
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficient with CRMs (Salesforce preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel to events as required
What We Do
Equity Trust Company is a financial services company that enables individual investors, financial professionals and institutions to diversify investment portfolios through alternative asset classes, including real estate, tax liens, private equity and precious metals. Equity Trust Company (or its affiliates) offers custodial services for alternative investments, investment in alternative assets with individual retirement accounts, back-office solutions for RIAs, brokerage services, directed trustee services and more. Equity Trust Company evolved from a predecessor brokerage firm that started in 1974, to a financial services company today with over $39 billion in assets under custody and administration (as of 1/31/23). Visit www.TrustETC.com for more information. For career opportunities, visit www.TrustETC.com/careers.









