Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops new relationships existing relationships through targeted prospecting activities. Prospect for new relationships and identify potential face to face meeting candidates for the external sales executives.
- Partners with external Sales Executive and internal Sales Associate to create and execute on specific regional sales plans.
- Achieves sales and sales activity targets within the spirit of Vanguard's Code of Ethics.
- Raises awareness of Vanguard's investment products and related services and deliver key Vanguard messages through targeted prospecting activities including but not limited to: cold calling, direct mail campaigns, and attendance at national and regional industry conferences.
- Proven ability to host face to face meetings with advisors where needed. Will also be asked to deliver presentations and client seminars when appropriate.
- Develops, maintains, and broadens intermediary relationships by thoroughly understanding the philosophy and dynamics of the advisor/organization (investment philosophy, client base, product preference, etc.) and acts as a trusted advisor/consultant in matching needs with Vanguard products and services. Educates advisors on the benefits of Vanguard and our product offerings.
- Develops a high level of expertise related to the capital markets, the investment management industry, and marketplace developments. Utilizes this expertise, along with product knowledge, to be a trusted advisor to clients and prospective clients, and positions Vanguard products and services effectively.
- Follow up on sales calls and provide external sales with telephone, administrative, and sales support.
- Support development of National account strategy and follow up on dealer specific initiatives.
- Leads/participates in other projects/duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Minimum five years financial services industry experience including at least three years ETF experience. Mutual fund wholesaling experience preferred.
- CSC required. Pursuit of CIM, MBA, or CFA preferred.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated executive presence, poise, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly and resourcefully to changing situations while traveling for business.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of investments and competitive environment. Familiarity with Vanguard a plus.
- Good working knowledge of PC and MS Office software. Understanding of CRM systems.
- Experience with Morningstar Direct and Bloomberg preferred.
Special Factors
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
Travel required.
Vanguard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Expected Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000
Role status: existing vacancy
Our compensation ranges are based on role, level, and local market. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For part-time roles, pay will be pro-rated based on regularly scheduled hours.
In addition to the range above, Vanguard’s total compensation package may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks. We also offer comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Your recruiter will be able to provide additional details on the total compensation offering during the hiring process.
AI Disclosure Statement
Vanguard does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Accommodations
Vanguard is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us. We will work with you to meet your needs and you can reach us at [email protected], quoting the job ID and job title.
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
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum five years financial services industry experience
- At least three years ETF experience
- CSC required
- Pursuit of CIM, MBA, or CFA preferred
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Excellent relationship management skills
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.
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What We Do
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