Job Summary:

The Financial Services Sales Agent will guide clients through the process of purchasing financial services such as stocks, loans, or securities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consults with clients to understand their financial goals, timelines, and acceptable risk levels.
• Recommends and prepares proposals outlining various financial services and products to meet clients needs and goals.
• Monitors markets and economies, evaluating how changes may affect clients.
• Monitors costs and revenue to determine ongoing profitability of products and services; makes recommendations and modifications.
• Identifies and analyzes security risks.
• Accepts payments for services and prepares agreements, forms, or paperwork.
• Adheres to federal, state, local, and company laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients and community.
• Conducts presentations and educational outreach efforts, informing the public of financial services with a goal of attracting new clients and leads.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial principles.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Thorough understanding of financial services and how markets and economies affect those services.
• Thorough understanding of procedures and policies related to taxes, accounting, and economics to review and analyze clients data and make prudent recommendations.
• Math skills to calculate risks, returns, and tax liability.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field required; MBA preferred for advancement.
• At least one year of related experience required.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.