Fidelity Investments · 5 days ago
Vice President, Account Executive- 401K/Retirement Sales
Fidelity Investments is a leading financial services firm, and they are seeking a Vice President, Account Executive specializing in 401K and retirement sales. This role is responsible for driving new business growth in the corporate defined contribution space by developing relationships with advisors and consultants, leading complex sales pursuits, and delivering tailored retirement plan solutions.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesRetirementWealth Management
Responsibilities
Drive new business growth in the Mid and Large Market Corporate Defined Contribution space
Develop deep advisor and consultant relationships
Lead complex pursuits and deliver tailored retirement plan solutions
Guide pursuit teams and orchestrate internal partners
Position Fidelity’s capabilities to win new plans, assets, and multi-product relationships
Diagnose prospect needs and translate them into compelling strategies and solutions
Manage complex, multi-stage institutional sales
Negotiate fees and contracts
Analyze plan design, operations, and investments to create tailored recommendations
Master the RFP process and finalist presentations
Prioritize, manage time, and coordinate multiple efforts in a fast-paced environment
Deliver full-service recordkeeping sales and growth of AUA/AUM
Execute winning deal strategies and differentiate Fidelity in a competitive market
Prepare for Real Deal Prep, finals meetings, and post-finals advancement
Conduct rigorous territory coverage and pipeline activity
Provide accurate Salesforce.com forecasting and reporting
Strengthen advisor and consultant relationships that influence new business and retention
Collaborate effectively and lead internal partners across product, pricing, finance, and implementation
Ensure seamless hand-offs for successful onboarding
Adhere to risk, compliance, pricing, and FINRA requirements
Qualification
Required
10+ years of institutional sales or senior client-facing experience
Proven sales success working with advisors, consultants, or intermediaries
Defined contribution expertise required
Experience engaging Mid / Large Market prospects ($50M–$250M in plan assets)
NASD Series 7 and 63 required
Bachelor's degree required
Willingness to travel ~40%
Ability to quickly diagnose prospect needs and translate them into compelling strategies and solutions
Exceptional critical listening, discovery, and communication skills
Relationship selling expertise with advisors and consultants
Ability to successfully manage a complex, multi-stage institutional sale (typically 2+ months)
Strong fee and contract negotiation capabilities
Ability to analyze plan design, operations, and investments to create tailored recommendations
Mastery of the RFP process and finalist presentations
Ability to prioritize, manage time, and coordinate multiple efforts in a fast-paced environment
Deep product and service knowledge across the DC landscape
Company
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity’s mission is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$152.82MKey Investors
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