What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist position at City National Bank?
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Are you a self-motivated financial professional looking to build your career in an entrepreneurial environment and help make a sales impact? City National Rochdale, a specialized high-net-worth investment manager, is looking for a persuasive communicator that has the drive and persistence needed to deliver new Financial Advisor introductions while building their career in financial services sales and business development.
As a dedicated and self-motivated professional, you will be a key contributor to developing new relationships with Independent Financial Advisors by articulating how CNR's unique value proposition benefits both Advisors and their clients. Your responsibilities will include prospecting new advisors through outbound calling and email campaigns with the goal of qualifying the advisor and introducing them to the local sales team to close new business. In this role you will have the opportunity to work closely with a range of departments where you will learn various aspects of the business that will enable you to represent the firm's capabilities in ways that are accurate and compelling.
Key Responsibilities :
- Use various prospecting methods, such as outbound calling and email campaigns to reach out to potential leads
- Educate financial advisors on the benefits of outsourcing their investment management to our firm, including access to a team of experienced professionals and a wide range of investment products and services
- Conduct initial consultations with interested advisors to assess their needs and determine if our firm is a good fit for their business
- Follow up with leads to nurture relationships and convert them into clients
- Introduce interested Advisors to local Sales team and facilitate warm hand-off. Collaborate with local sales team to ensure any follow-ups handled in a timely and accurate manner to increase conversion rates.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitor offerings in order to effectively position our firm in the marketplace
Must-Have
Skills and Knowledge
Compensation Starting base salary : $71,825 - $114,734 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and / or commissions.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks. ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.
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Salary : $71,825 - $114,734
