Sr. Recruiter

What we need:

The External Recruiter at Cetera Financial Group (CFG) will lead the Business Development process by driving recruitment of Financial Advisors into CFG’s network of Broker Dealers. This is a pivotal role responsible for presenting and representing CFG as the wealth management firm of choice for independent, growth-oriented Financial Advisors.

External Recruiters will manage recruitment of prospective Financial Advisors and promote CFG’s value proposition in the industry. An ideal candidate will have established relationships and an entrepreneurial drive for success.

Candidate will support our Mid-Atlantic region consisting of IN, OH, PA, NJ and DE and must be located within the territory, preferably in Philadelphia or south New Jersey.

What you will do:

• Develop leads and build relationships with prospective Financial Advisors through professional yet persistent, ongoing contact
• Create a recruiting plan for your territory
• Accountable for meeting recruitment goals
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Financial Advisors, articulate and sell our business model and the benefits of affiliating with CFG
• Use your discretion in evaluating an advisor’s fit for CFG through knowledge of their book of business and other interactions with the advisor
• Deliver business presentations to prospective advisors and provide consultative support on CFG services, products, and technology
• Negotiate and close offers to Financial Advisors by comparing our independent brokerage model to the advisor’s existing compensation structure
• Capture recruiting activity throughout the Business Development pipeline using tools including but not limited to Salesforce and Excel
• Participate in outbound social media and call campaigns related to Business Development
• Work with cross-functional teams to support ongoing solution development and execution of recruiting process enhancements

What you need to have:

• Experienced sales professional
• Negotiation and creating compelling value propositions for prospective clients
• Effective communication and presentation techniques
• Working knowledge of Salesforce and Excel
• Understanding of the sales process and relevant metrics
• Strong knowledge of the Financial Services industry
• Ability to represent CFG within the community and professional organizations

Really catch their eye with:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred majors include Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or related field of study
• 3-5 years related work experience within financial services
• 5+ years of experience within a sales environment
• Series 7 and 65 or 66 licenses

What we give you in return:

Our competitive Health program offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports healthy lifestyles, preventative care and helps to protect against hardship. Our retirement plan offers our employees the opportunity to plan ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.

About Cetera:

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a leading financial advice firm. It empowers the delivery of an Advice-Centric Experience® to individuals, families and businesses across the country through independent financial advisors as well as trusted tax professionals and banks and credit unions.

Comprehensive services include: wealth management solutions, retirement plan solutions, advisory services, practice management support, innovative technology, marketing guidance, regulatory support, and market research.

"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, and First Allied Securities, Inc. All firms are members FINRA / SIPC.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

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