Ascensus

Business Development Consultant

Ascensus$90K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in business development or sales within the financial services sector.
  • Strong knowledge of retirement plan design and solutions.
  • Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with partners.
  • Experience with CRM tools for tracking sales and managing pipelines.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with financial professionals.
  • Partner with the RVP to execute strategies for business growth.
  • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Manage daily sales activities, including CRM updates and follow-ups.
  • Deliver customized retirement solutions based on client needs.
  • Support prospect engagement through presentations and industry events.
  • Monitor territory performance and align activities with sales goals.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match to enhance retirement savings.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Paid Time Off for work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for commission and performance incentives.
Full Job Description
Section 1: Position Summary

The Business Development Consultant (BDC) is responsible for building, managing, and expanding strategic relationships with financial professionals-including advisors, consultants, plan sponsors, and institutional partners-within an assigned territory.

Working in close partnership with an external Regional Vice President (RVP), this role supports and advances sales efforts by driving day-to-day territory execution, deepening partner engagement, and identifying opportunities to grow business with both new and existing relationships.

The BDC serves as a trusted consultant to partners, applying industry expertise and ongoing learning to deliver tailored, client-specific solutions leveraging FuturePlan's full suite of products and services. This role is critical to enhancing the overall sales experience, strengthening partner loyalty, and positioning FuturePlan as a preferred provider in the retirement services marketplace.

Section 2: Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management & Territory Execution

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with advisors, consultants, plan sponsors, and institutional partners.
  • Partner with the RVP to execute territory strategy and drive new and existing business growth.

Sales Support, Opportunity Creation & Operations

  • Proactively uncover new business opportunities, actively sell FuturePlan solutions, and advance prospects through the pipeline.
  • Manage day-to-day sales activity, including pipeline tracking, CRM updates, follow-up, and new business submission.
  • Support proposal development, documentation, and full sales lifecycle execution.

Consultative Solutions

  • Provide expert guidance on plan design and retirement solutions.
  • Deliver customized, client-specific recommendations leveraging FuturePlan's capabilities.

Engagement & Market Development

  • Conduct presentations and support industry events to drive engagement and brand presence.
  • Educate partners to enhance their ability to win and retain business.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor territory performance and align activity to sales goals.
  • Maintain industry and product knowledge through ongoing learning.

Collaboration & Compliance

  • Partner with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
  • Uphold data security standards and demonstrate company values in all interactions.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Total compensation is targeted between $90,000-$125,000. See breakdown below.

The average salary range for this role is$65,000-$75,000 in base pay. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment.

This Business Development Consultant is eligible for a commission and/or performance incentive. The commission variable targets between $25,000-$50,000.

Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.

Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from [redacted].com or [redacted].com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

About Ascensus

Ascensus is a financial services company that provides retirement, health, and education savings plans to individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Ascensus has over 4,000 employees and serves more than 12 million customers nationwide. The company offers a wide range of retirement plan solutions, including 401(k), 403(b), and IRA plans. Ascensus is committed to helping its customers save for retirement and achieve their financial goals. The company has received several awards for its excellent customer service and innovative products.
Learn more about Ascensus
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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