Associate Regional Investment Consultant (RIC) - California

Role Summary

In partnership with sales leadership and territory partners, responsible for the development of the sales and/or client relationship management strategy for the territory for complex advisors that are often regional in scale. Creates, monitors, and revises lead generation plans for the development of new revenue pipelines. Maintains extensive industry experience and proactively researches trends, competitor services/offerings, and clients' business environment. Oversees key client relationships with high visibility, ensuring satisfaction, a swift response to client needs, efficient problem resolution, contract and operational compliance, and risk mitigation. Serves as consultant to the client on how T. Rowe Price products and services can satisfy client needs as well as generate account growth. Responsible for ensuring compliance with sales policies and programs. Responsible for the achievement of substantial sales targets and works with territory partners and specialists to bring the full firm to the client.

Responsibilities

• Uses industry experience to sell the organization's products and/or services to clients whose business has an impact on the financial performance of the business unit and its achievement of goals. Applies a unique understanding of clients' business to serve as advisor on products and services across the business unit and possibly multiple business units.
• Proven track record of creating and implementing a strong territory business plan, and successful track record of driving sales within intermediary clients to high producing advisors. Responsible for new business development to prospects. Identifies and qualifies prospects, develops a “trusted advisor” relationship, and influences them to adopt recommended and unique solutions to address their needs. Evaluates prospects, then develops and executes a plan for capitalizing on those opportunities, with a focus on long-term, sustained growth. Maintains in-depth knowledge of assigned clients, their sensitivities, and their business needs to effectively influence their decision-making. Coordinates sales opportunities for assigned clients across T. Rowe Price business units as necessary.
• Leads idea generation and drives the development of effective messaging and tactics to successfully promote the organization's products and services to senior client contacts. Develop and executes relationship management strategy for target engagements to drive sales and ensures successful client relationship performance. Retains direct client management responsibility for key clients and travels to clients in territory frequently based on off territory plan. Prioritizes client travel and in person/virtual meetings.
• Deep understanding of capital markets and competitive landscape. Serves as an expert on best practices, new regulatory requirements, industry trends, and competitor services/offerings throughout the business unit. Analyzes highly complex data, trends, plan changes, and strategies to keep up to date with sales/relationship performance. Leverages expertise to interpret and apply complex key metrics in advising clients. Applies significant influence, guiding client decision-making on matters of high importance and significant financial risk.
• Serves as a sales consultant to key clients for the business unit and ensures targeted delivery of products and services that meet clients needs. Applies considerable latitude in determining optimal approach to meet the needs of T. Rowe Price and the client. Works collaboratively with other business segments to represent the full offer from T. Rowe that provides value for our clients.
• Conducts quarterly business reviews with manager and coordinates with team partners to show success in full region.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND
• 10+ years of total relevant work experience
• FINRA Series 7 and 66

Preferred:

• Professional designation preferred
• Strong consultative and presentation skills.

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are required and will be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for full time remote work.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$141,000.00 - $255,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$141,000.00 - $255,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$141,000.00 - $255,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance. 

This job posting is expected to be available until:

07/2/2025

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. 

Benefits

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.