Vice President, Sales, NEI Investments, Alberta

Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a VP, Sales to join the NEI Investments, Asset Management team.

This is a remote role, based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Reporting to the Regional VP Sales, the VP, Sales will focus on developing the specified region in terms of sales and asset growth. These will be achieved through assigned sales targets along with specified activity goals. Key activities include the development of annual territory sales plans and budgets; working directly with investment advisors to promote the application of Aviso’s solutions to meet needs of their investors.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• To learn and utilize a consultative sales process developed by our sales management team to focus on the needs of the Investment Advisor
• Drive sales results for designated mutual fund suite of products within the assigned territory
• Develop annual territory sales plan and budget to meet corporate objectives based on market and client data, including industry and regional trends, market factors, and sales process activities
• Develop and maintain highest level professional relationships with advisors and intermediaries
• Lead branch presentations, investor seminars, and other public speaking event
• Develop and share ongoing best practices, sales, marketing and business development ideas and strategies with peers and advisors
• Travel is a requirement of the job. This requirement can include multiples days away at a time, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business Administration or related field
• CSC is required, and preference will be given to candidates who have CFA and MBA
• 5+ years of investments sales experience
• Energetic, and friendly individual with self-management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Results-oriented individual that can continuously prospect to build and grow the assigned territory
• Builds strategic relationships with the ability to handle difficult situations
• Highly professional confident image with superior influencing skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Other Requirements:

• A suitable and reliable vehicle is required

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $130 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $103,000 - $131,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.