Vice President, External Wholesaler

Landing Point; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point is seeking a Vice President, External Wholesaler to lead external sales across the Midwest. The role focuses on raising capital for investment funds and building relationships with financial intermediaries.

The successful candidate will bring 7–9 years of financial industry experience, strong interpersonal skills, and deep knowledge of alternative investments, with travel across the region to meet with advisors.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree.
• 7-9 years of financial industry experience.
• Significant experience with alternative investment sales.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary external sales representative for investment solutions across the Midwest region
• Raise capital for investment funds through wirehouse Financial Advisors, RIAs, Independent Broker Dealers, and other intermediary channels
• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with alternative investment-focused advisors and key centers of influence throughout the territory
• Partner with product specialists, investment professionals, and marketing resources to deliver highly consultative, content-driven sales engagement
• Execute territory business plans designed to drive advisor engagement, increase wallet share, and achieve asset-raising goals
• Coordinate advisor meetings, educational events, conferences, and client presentations throughout the region
• Maintain a high level of expertise regarding investment strategies, private credit markets, alternative investments, and industry trends
• Travel extensively throughout the Midwest territory to support advisor relationships and business development efforts

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Alternative investments sales

Territory management

Sales leadership

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Overview:

A leading global investment firm with approximately $370 billion in client assets is seeking to hire a Vice President, External Wholesaler for the Midwest region. The firm specializes in providing creative capital solutions across various strategies, including private and public credit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary external sales representative for investment solutions across the Midwest region
• Raise capital for investment funds through wirehouse Financial Advisors, Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), Independent Broker Dealers, and other intermediary channels
• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with alternative investment-focused advisors and key centers of influence throughout the territory
• Partner with product specialists, investment professionals, and marketing resources to deliver highly consultative, content-driven sales engagement
• Execute territory business plans designed to drive advisor engagement, increase wallet share, and achieve asset-raising goals
• Coordinate advisor meetings, educational events, conferences, and client presentations throughout the region
• Maintain a high level of expertise regarding investment strategies, private credit markets, alternative investments, and industry trends
• Travel extensively throughout the Midwest territory to support advisor relationships and business development efforts

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 7-9 years of financial industry experience
• Significant experience with alternative investment sales
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Compensation:

Salary: $200,000 - $200,000, Plus Bonus