At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic sales team, ensuring top-notch training and compliance in financial planning.
- Company: Join a leading Chartered Financial Planning firm based in York.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a market-leading bonus.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing talent and streamlining sales processes.
- Qualifications: Must hold QCF level 4 Diploma and have experience in managing financial planners.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
The Company: A leading Chartered Financial Planning firm based in York are looking to add an experienced Sales Manager to manage a team of 5 Advisers; overseeing continuous professional development and sales training as well as monitoring workflows and performance/outputs of said team across new business development and referral work.
Office Location: York
Hybrid/Home Working: Yes - Split between home/office
Package: £65-70k base DOE + bonus and full company benefits
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus stats with Xmas closure on top, pension, 4xDIS on top of a full flexible benefits package
Bonus: Market-leading annual bonus pushing circa 15% per annum
The Role: This is a role heading up an advisory sales team who are looking to grow and expand their offering whilst streamlining their sales process. It's a remit inclusive of T&C and Quality Assurance across the firms’ wealth planning arm with the view to raising efficiencies across their advice offering.
Duties & responsibilities include:
- Ensure appropriate advice and sales procedures are in place for all business areas and these are followed
- Ensures all employees who undertake distribution activities meet the FCA expectations in terms of knowledge, ability and repute
- Regularly review the relevant individual’s client files as required by the firms’ relevant procedures
- Monitor checks for adherence to T&C scheme
- Completion of bi-annual risk assessment of all advisers
- Make sure all certification staff are certified before undertaking the role
- T&C Scheme - Manage and implement and ensure adequate records are being maintained
- Coach and develop junior advisers to attain competency including observations
- Conduct regular 1:1s with all Advisers ensuring behaviours and KPI’s are on track
- Complete all necessary changes/updates/applications to the FCA Directory/Register
- Prepare M.I - Present to the Board on a monthly basis
- Regular audit of processes to ensure being adhered to
- Report back monthly, at the Adviser Meeting, on any issues or support requirements that have come to light through file checking
- Support the Sales Team in adhering to all best practices and processes
The Person: You must be QCF level 4 Diploma qualified and come from an IFA/wealth management business background. This is an all-encompassing Sales Manager type role covering Adviser compliance and training/development, so being motivated by a broader remit within a smaller IFA firm is essential.
You will:
- Have previous experience of, and responsibilities for managing a team of Financial Planners
- Have a background in adviser sales training & development and client networking
- Hold adviser onboarding and induction experience
What next? Please send CV applications to Chris at CB3 Associates Ltd to be reviewed inside 24 hours.
Sales Manager (Financial Planning) in York employer: CB3 Associates Ltd
Join a well-established and growing financial planning business that prioritises employee development and offers a clear progression pathway into a Trainee Paraplanner role within just 6-12 months. Enjoy the flexibility of 100% remote working, alongside a competitive salary package that includes a 4% pension, private medical insurance, and full study support for your professional qualifications. With a supportive work culture and a commitment to providing an excellent client experience, this company is an ideal employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding career growth in the financial services sector.
