Retirement Plan Sales Support Consultant

As a Cetera Retire, Sales Support Consultant, you will partner with our Retirement Sales Consultants (RSCs) to support the growth of our retirement plan business. This role focuses on sales support, pipeline management, Salesforce administration, proposal coordination, advisor support, and onboarding activities. You will work closely with advisors, prospects, TPAs, recordkeepers, and internal business partners to help drive sales activity and deliver an exceptional client experience.

• Maintain opportunities, activities, and reporting within Salesforce.

• Support pipeline management, proposal coordination, and sales reporting.

• Research retirement plan prospects and sales opportunities.

• Schedule advisor, prospect, client, and internal meetings.

• Serve as a liaison between Sales, Operations, Implementation, and advisor-facing teams.

• Support onboarding and implementation activities for newly sold retirement plans.

• Respond to advisor inquiries and assist with issue resolution.

• Support sales campaigns, marketing initiatives, and special projects.

• Collaborate with home office departments to improve processes and advisor experience.

What You Need to Have

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience in sales support, financial services, retirement plans, or related fields.

• Microsoft Office proficiency required; Salesforce experience preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Positive, customer-focused attitude with a commitment to exceptional service.

• Experience with retirement plans, wealth management, broker-dealers, recordkeepers, or TPA services preferred.

• Knowledge of employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, preferred.

• Retirement industry designations such as QKA, Q(k)S, AIF, or CRPS are a plus.

• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a growing, dynamic organization.