Regional Vice President - Retirement Plan Sales - Remote Eligible

Regional Vice President - Retirement Plan Sales

Alerus is a commercial wealth bank and national retirement provider with one core purpose: helping clients achieve their financial goals. We are driven by a shared commitment to always do the right thing; leading with integrity and providing valued advice and guidance to our clients. We value the expertise and skillsets each team member provides and encourage collaboration, innovation, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial spirit at all levels of our company. By consistently seeking improvements and growth, we foster long-term relationships with clients and team members. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace by numerous industry and regional outlets.

Remote position - only considering candidates who reside in Washington State to best serve clients in the Pacific Northwest territory. This position is responsible for generating new business opportunities and managing a customer portfolio defined in the performance plan. This involves being the primary contact for new or existing customers, presenting formal product proposals, and maintaining ongoing prospects for new business development. The focus of the position is to build customer relationships and gain loyalty by listening, understanding, and responding to customers' needs.

Actively solicit new business opportunities with existing customers. Create and maintain networking relationships to create a pipeline of business. Maintain and meet new business contribution goals as outlined in the performance plan. Understand the benefits of Alerus Retirement and Benefits' products and effectively differentiate Alerus Retirement and Benefits from the competition. Retain and expand existing customer relationships using the relationship and product models in place. Maintain periodic communication with clients to ensure service standards are being met. Represent Alerus Retirement and Benefits in community organizations and industry events.

Bachelor's Degree in a business related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of two years' experience in a sales role. Good written/oral communication, organization, and client service skills required. Ability to maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients. Ability to work independently and set priorities. Ability to interpret documents and resolve technical problems. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Available to work overtime to cover peak workloads and other business needs. Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus and/or incentive opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package providing a wide range of health and well-being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) and ESOP for retirement savings. Generous paid time off programs such as flexible time off, company-paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave. Learning and development resources for personal and professional career development, and advancement opportunities. Access to financial experts for guidance, financial wellness tools, and discounts on Alerus products and services. Support for the communities we live in through paid volunteer time and a company donation match opportunity.