ICMA Retirement Corporation

National Sales Manager

ICMA Retirement Corporation$145K — $225K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA/MA preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in sales, business development, or client acquisition, preferably in retirement plans or financial services
  • Series 7 and 24 licenses are required
  • Proven experience leading geographically dispersed sales teams
  • Strong ethics and integrity
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Customer-focused with a results-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Lead national sales efforts to acquire new clients and increase assets under management
  • Manage regional sales representatives focused on prospecting and sales execution
  • Maintain a national sales pipeline with activity metrics and opportunity tracking
  • Collaborate with sales, consultant relations, marketing, and product teams to align efforts
  • Prepare teams for sales meetings and presentations
  • Set and monitor sales goals, coaching routines, and performance expectations
  • Analyze sales data and market insights to enhance outreach strategy

Benefits

  • Competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay and incentive programs
  • Flexible and hybrid work schedules for work-life balance
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Professional development opportunities, including courses and certifications
  • Comprehensive wellness programs for physical, mental, and emotional health
  • Volunteerism initiatives to promote community engagement
Full Job Description
$145,550.00 - $225,610.00

The National Sales Manager is responsible for leading national sales efforts. Such efforts include expanding new client relationships, growing assets under management, and managing a team of sales representatives who prospect, develop sales pipelines, execute sales, and build relationships with plan sponsors, consultants, intermediaries, union and elected officials, retirement market decision-makers, and other stakeholders. The manager focuses on sales across tax codes in the 457, 401a, DC/IO, and 403b markets.

Significant travel required.

Essential Functions for this role include:
  • Lead national sales efforts to win new clients, deepen relationships, and grow assets under management.
  • Manage and develop regional sales representatives responsible for prospecting, pipeline growth, and sales execution.
  • Maintain a national sales pipeline with clear activity metrics, opportunity tracking, and reporting.
  • Partner across sales, consultant relations, marketing, and product to align outreach with national priorities.
  • Prepare the team for sales meetings, finalist presentations, conferences, and follow-up.
  • Set sales goals, call plans, coaching routines, and performance expectations for consistent execution.
  • Monitor performance, provide feedback, remove barriers, and reinforce effective sales behaviors.
  • Use sales data, market insights, and team feedback to improve outreach and client acquisition.
  • Drive sales effectiveness, support annual planning and budgeting, and travel as needed.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.


If you have the following skills, we encourage you to apply:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; MBA/MA preferred
  • 7+ years of sales, business development, or client acquisition experience, preferably in retirement plans, financial services, or institutional markets
  • Series 7 and 24 licenses required
  • Experience leading sales teams, including geographically dispersed sales professionals
  • Strong ethics, integrity, and sound judgement
  • Strong sales leadership, coaching, and team management skills
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Customer focus, trust, and results orientation


To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:
  • Competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay, incentive programs, benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Flexible and hybrid work schedules to support work-life balance
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
  • Professional and career development opportunities, including courses and certifications
  • Comprehensive wellness programs promoting physical, mental, and emotional health
  • Volunteerism initiatives to encourage community engagement


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About ICMA Retirement Corporation

ICMA Retirement Corporation is a non-profit financial services corporation that provides retirement plans and related services for local government employees in the United States. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. ICMA Retirement Corporation offers a range of retirement plans, including 401(k) and 457 plans, as well as investment advisory services and educational resources to help employees plan for retirement. The company is committed to helping public sector employees achieve financial security in retirement.
Learn more about ICMA Retirement Corporation
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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