Executive Growth Director - Financial Institutions

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Institution Group (AFIG) is seeking a high-impact business development leader to expand its network of community banks and credit unions. You will drive territory growth, build executive relationships, and position Ameriprise as a strategic partner for wealth management and investment solutions.

Travel across the territory will be required to achieve sustained growth. The role emphasizes consultative selling, market insights, and partnership development while collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services sales or business development.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles with senior executives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory growth strategies to expand the financial institution channel, acquire new bank and credit union partners, and achieve business growth objectives.
• Build and deepen executive-level relationships with bank and credit union leadership, positioning Ameriprise as a trusted strategic partner and identifying opportunities to deliver wealth management, investment, and program solutions.
• Lead the full business development lifecycle, including prospecting, pipeline management, needs assessment, proposal development, presentations, negotiations, contract execution, forecasting, and customer relationship management activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, marketing, compliance, program management, and leadership teams to successfully onboard and implement new financial institution partnerships.
• Represent Ameriprise in the marketplace through industry conferences, banking associations, networking events, and client engagements while monitoring competitive trends and market opportunities.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to cultivate relationships, support business development activities, and drive sustained growth.

Skills

Senior stakeholder management

New business development

Strategic partnerships

Executive relationship building

Public speaking/presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ameriprise Financial Institution Group (AFIG) is seeking a high-impact business development leader to expand its network of community banks and credit unions. You will drive territory growth, build executive relationships, and position Ameriprise as a strategic partner for wealth management and investment solutions.

Travel across the territory will be required to achieve sustained growth. The role emphasizes consultative selling, market insights, and partnership development while collaborating