Sales Assistant, Digital Assets

Sales Assistant

At Franklin Templeton, we're advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that's both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

The Sales Assistant will provide administrative, event, and project management support for the Digital Asset Distribution Partnership team. The role is focused on being a valued partner always providing support to our sales teams, enabling them to primarily focus on client engagement activities to accelerate growth and retain assets.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Sales Assistant?

• Act as administrative subject matter expert and primary point of contact for general inquiries
• Manage complex calendaring, including scheduling meetings across multiple time zones
• Coordinate the setup of local and global meetings, conferences, webinars, and client events
• Organize and host internal and external events, including preparation of agendas, materials, and logistics
• Plan and book domestic and international travel, prepare itineraries, and process expenses
• Send promotional items, sales collateral, and marketing materials to clients and partners
• Manage invoice processes and maintain budget reporting in partnership with Finance
• Identify and recommend workflow efficiencies; present process improvement opportunities to management
• Support project tracking, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met across the sales organization
• Maintain quality relationships with internal teams, management, and external partners
• Champion new initiatives and partner with management on programs to increase revenue and achieve sales objectives for supported territories

What ideal qualifications would help someone to be successful?

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years administrative experience in professional environment
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Experience in the Digital Asset Industry recommended
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills; ability to organize and maintain accurate, orderly files and records
• Strong attention to detail; ability to accurately proofread documents
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Strong professional attitude and demeanor
• Flexibility to work independently and in a team environment

Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. We expect the base salary for this position to range between $58,000 - $70,000 per year plus bonus opportunity.

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential! Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Three weeks paid time off the first year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
• Employee Stock Investment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
• Onsite cafeteria*

*Only applicable at certain locations

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.