Senior VP, Retirement Plan Sales & Distribution

CPS, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 200,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Senior VP, Retirement Plan Sales & Distribution to ignite Advisor driven distribution and lead with 401(k)/ERISA expertise. Expect a fast paced, modern environment with uncapped commissions and a broad national reach.

The ideal candidate will leverage extensive advisor networks, drive RFPs, and close plans, shaping retirement solutions for clients across the country.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of external retirement sales or wholesaling experience.
• Strong 401(k)/ERISA background and credibility with Advisors.
• Proven track record of sourcing and winning RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Drive Advisor sourced retirement plan opportunities.
• Activate existing Advisor relationships immediately.
• Generate RFPs and win new plans.
• Sell solutions — not products — in a consultative environment.
• Partner with internal sales support for demos, prospecting, and RFP execution.
• Represent a modern, tech forward retirement platform in Advisor and sponsor meetings.

Skills

Retirement sales

Advisor relationships

RFP sourcing

Consultative selling

Education

QKA designation

QPA designation

CPC designation

Job description

Hey, 401(k) Wholesalers! Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity that can take your career to the next level? A fast growing firm is searching for a Senior VP, Retirement Plan Sales & Distribution who can ignite Advisor driven distribution. This role is built for someone with retirement services wholesaling experience — someone with deep 401(k) / ERISA expertise, extensive Advisor relationships, and the hunger to win in a modern environment. This company has already scaled rapidly across the country, serving 401(k) plans with cutting edge proprietary technology and a fresh approach to retirement plan delivery. This firm is moving fast and they want someone who understands their vision and can match that pace.

• Drive Advisor sourced retirement plan opportunities
• Activate existing Advisor relationships immediately
• Generate RFPs and win new plans
• Sell solutions — not products — in a consultative, competitive environment
• Partner with internal sales support for demos, prospecting, and RFP execution
• Represent a modern, tech forward retirement platform in Advisor and sponsor meetings
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions
• 5-10 years of external retirement sales or wholesaling experience
• Strong 401(k) / ERISA background and credibility with Advisors
• A proven track record of sourcing and winning RFPs
• A network you can activate on day one
• Experience with recordkeepers, TPAs, asset managers, or carriers
• A production driven mindset and comfort with compensation tied to results
• Designations like QKA, QPA, CPC are a major plus

This is a high impact, high visibility role with massive upside! The company is modern, fast moving, and ready to scale even further with you driving the charge. If you’re a retirement industry hustler who thrives on competition, relationships, and results, this is the kind of role that changes your trajectory.