
Area Investment Manager - Greater Chicago
- Oak Brook, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops Partnerships with the Retail and PCG leadership teams in the assigned area.
- Implements the Securities sales strategy to grow revenue and increase market share.
- Manages the Retail Brokerage staff in the area, assigns sales territories, and monitors sales expenses.
- Implements service and quality standards to retain customers and enhance client experience.
- Works with the Regional Investment Manager and Fifth Third Securities finance to set appropriate revenue and asset management growth goals for assigned area.
- Typically involved in negotiating and closing sales with the largest and/or most important clients and prospects.
- Administers applicable compliance programs; correspondence reviews, suitability reviews, office visits, etc.
- Responsible for management sales reporting; ensures that reports are accurate and that they are effectively utilized to educate and coach staff.
- Works closely with senior management in developing annual marketing plans and budgets for the assigned region and in directing staff to achieve desired plans and objectives.
- Contributes to the development and directs the implementation of annual marketing programs for the assigned area, and submits recommended plan(s) to senior management.
- Represents the organization within the assigned area in relationships with major clients, industry organizations, and other key outside parties.
- Maintains a high level of knowledge about investments and other trust products; functions as a product menu expert for the assigned area in order to educate staff to fully utilize all product offerings to best support the sales strategy and needs of the client.
- Initially coaches the Retail Brokerage staff to improve sales performance and customer experience retention, and execute defined strategies in the area.
- Effectively executes performance management/improvement actions to ensure the area is staffed with the right talent required to meet strategic revenue objectives.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; Advanced Degree in Business Administration, Economics or related field preferred.
- Typically requires 7 plus years prior brokerage industry experience.
- Prior management experience preferred.
- Series 7, 66, and 24 licenses with appropriate state resident insurance licenses for Life, Health, Long Term Care, and Variable Annuity certification are required to be obtained, as documented in the Fifth Third Securities Licensing Guidelines.
- Excellent sales track record (proven success in brokerage sales).
- Possesses strong communication skills and has a high level of knowledge concerning investments and financial markets.
- Proven ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.