Retirement Programs Field Specialist

Georgia Municipal Association; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) invites applications for a Retirement Field Services Representative to support growth, retention, and delivery of retirement programs for Georgia municipalities. The role emphasizes field relationships, member education, and amendments, with extensive travel across the state.

The successful candidate will promote defined benefit and defined contribution plans, provide education, and coordinate with GMA departments to serve current and prospective member

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• Five or more years of practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed the annual new business and retention objective as well as other objectives that may be necessary.
• Market products and services to existing and prospective members; assist clients in understanding defined benefit and defined contribution plan features.
• Maintain services to existing member base; placing and receiving calls, handling problems related to contributions, distributions, investments, website issues, and/or other member issues.
• Develop and deliver employee education presentations designed to improve understanding of retirement plans and encourage stronger participation in both defined benefit and defined contribution programs.
• Maintain detailed prospect listing for new member solicitation.
• Prepare and submit marketing presentations and requests for proposals.
• Interact with all municipal governments across the state; attend meetings and conferences to promote GMA’s services and retirement programs.
• Represent GMA at trade association meetings and exhibits to promote products and programs.
• Prepare and present for GMA at meetings, workshops and, employee education sessions.
• Coordinate with other GMA Departments to help create and/or maintain relationships with members and prospects.
• Assist members through the plan amendment process, helping them understand and navigate steps and documentation required.
• Prepare reports on business transactions and expense accounts as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Presentations

Sales

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) invites applications for a Retirement Field Services Representative to support growth, retention, and delivery of retirement programs for Georgia municipalities. The role emphasizes field relationships, member education, and amendments, with extensive travel across the state.

The successful candidate will promote defined benefit and defined contribution plans, provide education, and coordinate with GMA departments to serve current and prospective member