Associate, Internal Sales Consultant

LaSalle Investment Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time-off and holidays

Job summary

LaSalle Investment Management seeks an Internal Advisor Consultant based in Chicago to prospect, build relationships with financial advisors, and promote LaSalle’s commercial real estate products. The role reports to the National Sales Manager and will coordinate with External Advisor Consultants across assigned territories with periodic travel.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, FINRA Series 7/63 licenses, 2–5 years in sales support, strong communication and CRM/MS Office skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred.
• 2–5 years in a sales support or similar role.
• Currently holding FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses is required.
• Strong interest in sales and financial markets.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel within territory (<15%).

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive phone sales presentations to top tier financial advisors highlighting LaSalle’s products and value proposition.
• Partner with External Advisor Consultants to drive sales and assets and build relationships with advisors through a defined territory plan.
• Profile advisors to understand practice, clients and investment process and position LaSalle’s offerings.
• Develop proficiency in LaSalle products, firm and platforms used to raise capital.
• Collaborate with LaSalle and JLL teams to uphold corporate culture and policies.

Skills

Phone sales

Relationship building

Presentation skills

FINRA Series 7/63

CRM familiarity

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

The primary role of the Internal Advisor Consultant is to prospect, build relationships, and promote LaSalle’s products to financial advisors. The individual will be responsible for making proactive calls and presentations to clients and prospects which will increase a Financial Advisor’s knowledge, awareness and usage of LaSalle’s products and Commercial Real Estate. This role will report to the National Sales Manager for LaSalle Investment Management Distributors, LLC – the distribution entity for LaSalle. Based in Chicago, IL, the individual will be responsible for managing assigned territories in partnership with their external wholesalers (External Advisor Consultant). Primary client interaction includes phone, email, as well as periodic travel into the territory with the External Advisor Consultant.

Accountabilities

• Conduct proactive phone sales presentations to top tier financial advisors highlighting the products and value proposition.
• Partner with External Advisor Consultants to drive sales and assets and build relationships with advisors through execution of a defined territory plan and sales process.
• Effectively profile advisors to understand their practice, clients and investment process to identify needs and to position LaSalle’s products and services to meet those needs.
• Develop proficiency in the products, the firm and the representative platforms in which LaSalle raises capital.
• Work with the other areas of LaSalle and the greater JLL, to further the strong corporate culture and policies that define the organization.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a business-related field.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in sales support role or similar capacity required.
• Requirement in currently holding FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.
• Strong interest in sales and the financial markets required.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access) with a working knowledge of CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel within territory as needed (< 15%)

What LaSalle Offers:

• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being and work-life balance, including the following (all benefits subject to hired employees meeting requirements for eligibility):
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Generous paid time-off, including paid company holidays. Additional benefits include paid parental leave short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.
• Financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match, flexible spending accounts or a health savings account.
• The base salary range for this position is estimated at $70,000 , and is dependent on factors such as experience, geographic location, and relevant market data.
• In addition to base salary, this role offers a commission-driven compensation structure , providing opportunities to earn additional variable pay based on individual and/or business performance.
• This role is not eligible for an annual discretionary bonus under the terms and conditions of the LaSalle Bonus Program.

US Jobs Only:

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

120,000.00 – 145,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL

Opening Type:

Replacement

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