Ameriprise Financial · Minneapolis
Sales & Business
About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
As a Regional Sales Director, Annuities, you will play a critical role in driving annuity sales growth and deepening advisor engagement across a designated territory. Working closely with a Regional Vice President, you will influence business outcomes through consultative sales strategies, relationship management, and deep product expertise. This role offers visibility, impact, and opportunities to shape advisor success while helping clients pursue their financial goals. You will join a high-performing team focused on growth, partnership, and delivering exceptional value to advisors.Responsibilities
The preferred location for this role is Minneapolis; however, remote work may be considered for qualified candidates outside of the Minneapolis area.
Required Qualifications
3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, including financial services, financial sales, or financial wholesaling experience; 3+ years of industry experience is preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Active Series 6 or Series 7 license required
Active Series 63 or Series 66 registration required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Life and Health insurance licenses required
Preferred Qualifications
Professional designations such as Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLU), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC), or Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS) are preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of annuity products, advisor distribution channels, consultative sales practices, and territory management
Strong communication, presentation, influencing, relationship-building, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve sales goals.
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Base Pay Salary
Base Salary Range The estimated base salary for this role is $50,000 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
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Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.