External Recruiter Position Title: External Recruiter (Business Development) What we need: **** Remote - Nationwide opening The External Recruiter at Cetera Financial Group (CFG) will lead the Business Development process by driving recruitment of Financial Advisors into CFGs 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 CFGs value proposition in the industry. An ideal candidate will have established relationships and an entrepreneurial drive for success. 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 advisors 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 advisors 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 Desired Experience: * Bachelors 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 Financial Group Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is the second-largest independent financial advisor network in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions. Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology. *"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists, First Allied Securities, and Summit Brokerage Services. 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. **Primary Location: **US-CA-El Segundo **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Sales **Organization: **Cetera Financial Group **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Posting: **Aug 20, 2018, 10:13:44 PM