Senior Retirement Plan Director

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Franklin Templeton is hiring a Boston based Regional Director to join our Retirement DCIO channel to cover the New England region. The role is responsible for developing and deepening relationships with retirement and defined contribution (DCIO) partners, as well as internal partners across the New England territory.

The Retirement Plan Director generates sales and retains assets for Franklin Templeton within the Retirement Defined Contribution Investment-Only (DCIO) business. The role manages and cultivates relationships with Mid-Market Consultants, Retirement Intermediaries, and Third-Party Administrators who have a business focus in the large, mid and small retirement plan segments. The primary objective is to influence the placement and retention of Franklin Templeton Investment Strategies within various workplace solutions. This position requires a high-level of institutional investment acumen, an extensive background in the defined contribution plan market, a high level of knowledge on regulatory impact, business building and practice management issues, and deemed a subject matter expert and credible resource by internal and external audiences.

The Retirement Plan Director maintains regular contact with retirement wholesalers of major distribution partners, interacts with senior management, and builds productive relationships with other Franklin Templeton sales channels such as Consultant Relations and Retail Sales.

Ongoing Responsibilities

Manage and cultivate key intermediary / provider relationships and developing fund sales through those contacts

Partner with wholesalers of national recordkeeping platforms to further enhance awareness of Franklin Templeton investment capabilities

Market Franklin Templeton’s value-added programs to help Retirement Intermediaries design better plan solutions and grow their book of business

Maintain knowledge of industry related trends / topics and maintain proficiencies in delivering value-added presentations to advisor and plan sponsor audiences

Ideal Qualifications

10+ years of field consulting / sales experience within the DC and investment industry

FINRA Series 7 & 63 Licenses required

Advanced investment / product knowledge including Target Date Solutions and Stable Value

Strong relationship management skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a large territory with many moving parts

Strong sales skills focused on closing

Public speaking and seminar experience

Experience working within the territory, New England preferred

Compensation

Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. The base salary for this position is expected to be $150,000 per year.

Benefits

Three weeks paid time off the first year

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and / or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits

Employee Stock Investment Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

Onsite fitness center and recreation center

Onsite cafeteria

Only applicable at certain locations

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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