Vice President, National Key Accounts (Business Development)

Key Distribution Partner Relationship ManagerThis position will serve as the focal point for key distribution partner relationships for Ascensus, managing the assigned relationships both strategically at the home office level and tactically in the field to increase our productivity to achieve stated goals.There is only one position. Position can be hybrid to our Dresher, PA and Newton, MA locations or remote outside of the areas.ResponsibilitiesMaintain and expand key partner relationships according to the objectives and retirement plan goals in documented strategic business plan for each partnerResponsible for contract maintenance and negotiation for assigned Institutional PartnersLeverage internal Ascensus resources to maintain and develop relationships with assigned Institutional Partners focusing on client management, retention and growth opportunitiesOngoing effective communication to promote Ascensus' core messaging and key initiativesBalance Ascensus objectives with our distribution partner's objectives and create solutions that are beneficial to both organizationsManage partner initiatives and product solution projects to completion to ensure our products and services meet our partner's strategic needs for growthSupport assigned Business Development team members in building influential and productive relationships to develop a collaborative environment to drive success for the organization with our key distribution partnersPartner with Business Development Team, Sales Leadership and Sales Team to identify opportunities to leverage partner firm intel, targeted advisors and markets where we can drive additional sales activity to broaden our distribution footprint with our key distribution partnersRepresent Ascensus at industry, advisor and thought leadership conferences, including as featured speaker or panelist, to promote Ascensus' proficiency in our chosen markets bringing back firm intel, advisor connections and opportunity leads for sales teamWork closely with Associates across the organization to execute our partner strategies, maintain healthy partner relationships and resolve escalated issues in a timely mannerManage travel, entertainment and master distribution partnership budgetsAbility to discuss industry trends with all constituents (Advisors, Broker-dealers, DCIO firms, Institutional Partners)Work closely with colleagues in Product, Operations, Client Management, Marketing and Business Development to guide our solutions and the vision of Ascensus in marketplaceMaintain a strong knowledge of key competitors with the ability to highlight our unique advantagesEngage with Institutional Partners to ensure, where appropriate, their products and solutions are ably represented alongside our ownEnsure we meet all contractual commitments tied to the distribution and SLAs in the contractParticipate in evaluation of and development of new partner relationships and coordinate appropriate communication strategyResponsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.Assist with other tasks and projects as assignedRequirements10 + years of experience in the retirement plan industrySeries 6 and 63 (or the ability to obtain within six months of employment)Location – flexible (if not Philadelphia-based, regularly travel to and spend time in home office)Strong, in-depth ERISA and plan design knowledgeExcellent written and oral communication skillsComfortable presenting publicly as well as one-on-oneProven successful distribution of full service defined contribution recordkeeping and administrative servicesOver-night travelSuperior time management skillsAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, unsupervised environmentBe aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses.

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