Client Development Specialist

Willis Johnson Wealth

• $70K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Clear and confident communicator who enjoys engaging with others
  • Demonstrates resilience and a positive attitude in the face of rejection
  • Highly coachable and receptive to feedback
  • Takes ownership of work and follows through consistently
  • Thrives in a structured, process-driven environment
  • Motivated to learn and grow within a performance-based role
  • Competitive mindset from academics, athletics, or professional experiences

Responsibilities

  • Learn and execute a structured client development process
  • Engage with prospective clients through various outreach methods
  • Lead conversations to understand client needs and financial goals
  • Educate prospects on services to aid informed financial decisions
  • Maintain consistent follow-up and relationship-building efforts
  • Collaborate with internal teams to advance opportunities
  • Accurately track activities and progress in CRM systems
  • Continuously improve through coaching and performance metrics

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Opportunities for ownership over time
  • 11 paid holidays and 15 PTO days
  • 80% coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums by employer
  • Employer HSA contributions
  • Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Full Job Description
This role is designed for people who are strong communicators, highly coachable, and motivated to build a long-term career in financial services. You do not need prior sales experience to succeed here.

In fact, some of our top performers come from backgrounds like teaching, athletics, coaching, hospitality, and other people-focused roles. They succeed because they know how to connect with others, follow a process, and stay resilient through challenges.
If you're someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in doing things the right way, and is motivated to grow, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Responsibilities
  • Learn and execute a structured client development process designed to build meaningful relationships
  • Engage with prospective clients through outbound calls, emails, and follow-up communication
  • Lead thoughtful conversations to understand client needs and financial goals
  • Educate prospects on our services and how we help clients make informed financial decisions
  • Maintain consistent follow-up and relationship-building over time
  • Collaborate with financial advisors and internal teams to move opportunities forward
  • Accurately track activity and progress within CRM systems
  • Continuously improve through coaching, feedback, and performance metrics

Qualifications
We're less focused on where you've worked and more focused on how you work.
You may be a strong fit if you:
  • Are a clear, confident communicator who enjoys engaging with people
  • Demonstrate resilience and a positive attitude, even when facing rejection
  • Are highly coachable and open to feedback
  • Take ownership of your work and follow through consistently
  • Thrive in a structured, process-driven environment
  • Are motivated to learn and grow in a performance-based role
  • Bring a competitive mindset-whether from academics, athletics, or professional experience

Backgrounds that often do well in this role include:
  • Teachers and educators
  • Former athletes or team leaders
  • Coaches or trainers
  • Hospitality professionals (servers, bartenders, hotel staff)
  • Military veterans
  • Recruiters or other client-facing roles
  • Recent graduates with strong leadership experience
No prior sales experience is required.

Compensation & Benefits
  • On-Target Earnings (Base + Performance Bonus): $90,000-$140,000/year
  • Base Salary: $70,000
  • Performance bonus with targets of 75-125% of annual salary
  • 401(k) plan with opportunities to earn up to 7% the first year and 10% with tenure
  • Opportunities for the best and brightest to buy in and become owners over time
  • 11 paid holidays and 15 PTO days
  • Employer covers 80% of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for individuals and families.
  • Employer HSA contributions
  • Employer-paid Life and Long-Term Disability

What Makes Someone Successful Here
At Willis Johnson Wealth, we build our team around the principles outlined by Patrick Lencioni. Our most successful team members are:
  • Humble - team-oriented and open to feedback
  • Hungry - driven, proactive, and motivated to improve
  • People-smart - aware, thoughtful, and strong communicators
If you bring these qualities, we can teach you the rest.

Apply
If you're looking for a role where you can build valuable skills, grow your career, and be part of a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.

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