FS Investments

Advisory Associate (Sales Training Program)


PayCompetitive
LocationPhiladelphia/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 6779953002
      Advisory Associates will participate in our internal sales training program, which is designed to educate and train colleagues to develop into an internal wholesaler role. Extensive training on our sales process, along with education on the complexities of alternative investment products, private debt, and equity markets will be provided. This is an entry level role for motivated candidates who are interested in a sales career within financial services.
      The Advisory Associate is an integral part of the business development and distribution team. This role partners and supports business development team members, who are composed primarily of internal and external sales professionals.
      The successful candidate is expected to:
      • Participate in trainings to learn and master techniques of the Consultative Selling Process to move prospects, qualify leads, and sell within assigned territories.
      • Become a trusted consultant and relationship manager by establishing trust, credibility, and rapport with FS sales professionals and assigned advisors.
      • Maintain prospect database and assist with call campaigns, events, meetings, and scheduling efforts.
      • Utilize WebEx/Glance technologies to sell FS Investments funds.
      • Coordinate with Marketing as it relates to email campaigns, product messaging and support materials.
      • Develop ongoing financial acumen as it pertains to the complexities of the securities industry, alternative investments, and private debt/equity markets.
      Qualifications:
      • 0 – 2 years’ experience; prior inside sales experience preferred.
      • Bachelor's degree required.
      • Genuine interest in sales and the investment management industry.
      • Willingness and ability to obtain SIE, Series 7 & 63 licenses within the first 90 days.
      • Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
      • Intellectual curiosity with the ability to apply what is learned; willing to develop effective persuasion, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.
      • Ability to operate comfortably and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
      • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Familiarity with database management tools such as Salesforce and Tableau.
      • Desire and ability to obtain advanced financial designations.
      • Strong organization skills and the ability to track and manage sales activities.

      About FS Investments

      FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $75 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S, Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia.

      FS Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • About the company

      Helping investors transform their portfolios by providing access to alternative investments – alternative sources of income, growth and diversification