Director APWG Sales

Threadneedle group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Charlotte seeks a Director, APWG Sales to lead and develop a high-performing team of sales managers and staff. You will set expectations, coach, motivate, and drive results in a client-centric, collaborative environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus licenses (Series 7, Series 24, and IAR registrations). Preference for advanced industry certifications and a strong track record in financial services leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Series 7, State securities agent registration (S63 or S66) and State IAR registration (S65 or S66).
• Hold or obtain Series 24 within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving results by providing leadership, development and coaching to a team of APWG sales managers and their employees.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Series 7

S63 / S66 license

S65 / S66 IAR registration

Series 24 within 120 days

Job description

## Director APWG SalesApply: Hybrid: Charlotte, North Carolina: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 9, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R26\\_3825**About Our Company**We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.**Job Description**Responsible for driving results by providing leadership, development and coaching to a team of APWG sales managers and their employees.**Key Responsibilities*** Demonstrate critical skills of a leader including setting expectations, developing, coaching and motivating a team; include holding 1:1’s, team meetings, administration duties (e.g. PTO, time card tracking, performance management), ensuring brand**Required Qualifications*** Bachelors degree or equivalent and minimum 5 years relevant experience.* Series 7, State securities agent registration (S63 or S66) and State IAR registration (S65 or S66)* Hold or obtain Series 24 within 120 days of hire**Preferred Qualifications*** Preferred certifications: CLU, FMLI, ChFC, CRPC, CFP* Masters degree preferred Visa SponsorshipApplicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).In-Office CollaborationWe are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some rolesmay require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.**Full-Time/Part-Time**Full time**Exempt/Non-Exempt**Exempt**Job Family Group**Sales**Line of Business**AFG Ameriprise Franchise Group*Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.*