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Ares Management · 20 hours ago

Vice President, Regional Director

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$210K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

Ares Management is a leading firm in the wealth management industry, seeking a Regional Director for their Great Lakes regional sales team. The role involves developing and managing relationships with intermediary clients, promoting Ares Wealth Management Solutions, and implementing marketing strategies to drive sales and client service.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

As part of a three person Regional Director team, the mandate is to develop new and build upon existing relationships within the territory, with a focus on underpenetrated and underserved parts of the market (e.g. Independent and Regional Broker Dealer channel – a key area of expansion and growth for Ares)

The strategy includes developing a firm/branch rotation, implementing business plans around focus firms, and identifying business opportunities, a proactive call rotation, face-to-face meetings and consultative approach providing value-added services

Work in conjunction with the broader distribution organization and Sales Associates to develop a plan to generate greater sales, higher asset levels and improved client service

Thoroughly understand and communicate Ares’ investment philosophy, process, objectives, and positioning

Develop and implement marketing plans for assigned clients. Work closely with marketing team on the development and implementation of these plans

Assist in timely dissemination of sales information. Identify and establish lists of key influencers, gatekeepers, and producers

Strive to become a knowledgeable source of information and insight about the commercial real estate market and industry

Adhere to all compliance guidelines including use of pre-approved marketing materials, prospectus requirements and proper licensing

Fulfill in a timely manner required administrative/team responsibilities such as Salesforce CRM data, call reporting, expense reports, conference calls and meetings

Analyze sales data to provide reports, access profitability, identify trends and make recommendations

Manage annual T&E budget

Conduct client seminars and events

Conduct daily activities in the highest professional manner

Qualification

Sales experienceFINRA Series 7 licenseFINRA Series 63 licenseFinancial product knowledgeClient relationship managementCommunication skillsAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years alternatives, mutual fund or SMA sales experience within the wealth channel

FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses required

Proven track record of success with demonstrated results in a financial sales environment

Ability to demonstrate industry and product knowledge through understanding the competitive landscape, client drivers and other key marketplace factors

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

Articulate, polished, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Ability to travel up to 80%

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) program with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution

Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit

Access to a world-class medical advisory team

A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry

A mindfulness and wellbeing app

Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor

New parent leave

Reproductive and adoption assistance

Emergency backup care

Matching gift program

Education sponsorship program

Company

Ares Management

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Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.

Founded in 1997

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.aresmgmt.com

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