Investment Consultant (IDT) - Phoenix, AZ (South Mountain) -Job ID: 1220-45485 Job Category: Sales/Business Development Relevant Work Experience: Business Development and Sales-2-5 yrs, Brokerage Operations-2-5 yrs, Financial Services-2-5 yrs Current Licenses / Certifications: FINRA Series 66, FINRA Series 7 Position Located In: AZ - Phoenix Education: BA/BS Job Type: Full Time Description: -We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny.We are drivenby our purpose to champion every clients goals with passion and integrity.We respectand appreciate the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve.We challengeconventions strategically to create value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept of own your tomorrow every day.We championour employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long-term success.We hireoptimistic, results-oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed. As a company, we were established byChuckover 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we enter our fifth decade, we are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help themselves, and our clients, create a better future. Our Opportunity: The purpose of Schwab Acquisition Delivery is to bring new clients to the firm and to deepen the relationship with existing clients. This teams focus is to ensure that every client experiences the very best Schwab has to offer. The Acquisition Team focuses on retail prospects and client lead opportunities through outbound and inbound interactions with the goal of establishing a new client relationship. To learn more about our client offerings visit: -. What You'll Do: The Investment Consultant proactively works with prospects, new to firm, and current clients to address their financial needs and to help them achieve financial fitness. The consultant engages clients in needs-based dialogue to gain a thorough understanding of their needs and to position the appropriate Schwab solutions and relationships. The consultant connects with clients through multiple channels including inbound and outbound calls, emails, faxes, and hard copy correspondence. A successful consultant will possess a strong ability to balance multiple priorities focusing on assisting clients and prospects with assessing needs, proposing solutions, consolidating assets, opening new accounts, and navigating them to the next steps to ensure they are in a fully integrated relationship with Schwab. An Investment Consultant will also provide point of contact advice while partnering with local Branch FCs for more complex or comprehensive advice solutions. Additional roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Possess broad and extensive knowledge of all Schwab products and services. -Demonstrate a high level of productivity, quality of conversation, and professional behaviors in order to meet or exceed sales goals. -Handle calls associated with national marketing and advertising campaigns. -Handle warm transfers from client facing teams from new, prospective, and existing clients looking to consolidate additional assets and open new accounts. -Proactive outreach to prospective & new clients with the goal of building relationships, providing solutions and consolidating assets to Schwab. -Discuss investment solutions including Advice solutions and Managed Account products that are suitable for clients based on their needs and preferences. -Promote and support branches and national branches to ensure industry-leading client experiences, helping them grow their practices and create net client promoters. -Work closely with FC partners to ensure that practice eligible clients are promptly, seamlessly and appropriately referred to an FC. -Build partnerships and connects with others across the firm to provide solutions. -Manage risk by adhering to companys investment and regulation policies. -Utilization of Salesforce to work daily lead flow, enter leads and note client interactions. To learn more about the culture at Schwab, click here to -. What you have: -Minimum of 2 years in financial services experience required. -Proven success with needs based selling. -Attention to detail, ability to prioritize effectively and work with minimal supervision is important. -Excellent written and oral communication. -Excellent attention to detail. Basic PC skills, including working knowledge of Windows, spreadsheet and word processing applications required. -Excellent working knowledge of Schwab's retail products and services. Must know the features and benefits of all products and services in our offer spectrum (have the ability/desire to learn). Education, Licenses, and Designations -Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred -Active and valid FINRA Series 7 -Active and valid FINRA Series 66 (63/65) may be obtained within 120 days of employment What youll get: -Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits package -Financial Health: 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Discounts, Personalized advice, Brokerage discounts -Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer, Employee Matching Gifts Program -Everyday Wellness: Health and Lifestyle Wellness Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Food Choices, Wellness Champions -Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships -Not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life Learn more about -. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is Schwab's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, military status, citizenship status or any other status that is protected by law. Schwab also does not discriminate against applicants or employees because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. At Schwab, we believe that every employee, through their diverse abilities and experiences, can contribute to our growth, innovation and client loyalty. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, call Human Resources at 800-725-3535. We will be happy to assist you. Schwab will only share your accommodation request with those individuals who have a specific need to know. The request for an accommodation will not affect Schwab's hiring decisions. All other submissions should be performed online. Job Specifications -Relocation Offered?: -No -Work Schedule: -Days -Languages: -English - spoken -Current Licenses / Certifications: -FINRA Series 66, FINRA Series 7 -Relevant Work Experience: -Business Development and Sales-2-5 yrs, Brokerage Operations-2-5 yrs, Financial Services-2-5 yrs -Position Located In: -AZ - Phoenix -Education: -BA/BS -Job Type: -Full Time Category:Sales/Business Development Activation Date: Thursday, January 3, 2019 Expiration Date: Saturday, January 12, 2019