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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

At RiverSource, we take pride in providing our clients with a personalized experience every step of the way; if you prosper in an environment where you can help others and if you enjoy creating a positive impact on client's lives financially, we invite you to take your career to the next level by applying to join our team today!

As a Regional Sales Director, you will work alongside an external wholesaler (Regional Vice President) to increase RiverSource Insurance product sales through the Ameriprise Financial Advisors channel. To be most successful in this role, you will be personable, detail-oriented and motivated by achieving and exceeding sales goals. Day to day you can expect to make proactive outbound sales calls, take inbound sales calls, participate in virtual meetings and occasional large and small group sales presentations all of which will result in increased sales in their respective territory. Other RSDs like this role because it allows them to work in a collaborative, team-based environment where they engage with clients and colleagues and have meaningful career path.

Remote work is considered for qualified candidates. If you are located close to our Minneapolis or Charlotte offices, hybrid flexibility is offered (three days in office). Applicants must be willing to keep business hours in the Central time zone (CST) supporting advisors in MN, IA, NE, SD, and ND.

We pride ourselves in helping our employees build the knowledge and skills to have a successful career in wholesaling, while also create a pathway to other areas of the company, including external wholesaler, field Advisor offices, Marketing, Compliance and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales by developing, maintaining, and deepening relationships with new and existing financial advisors through proactive outbound calls.

• Influence financial advisors' choices using a consultative sales process. Partner with Regional Vice President (RVP) to develop a business plan, manage a territory, and drive to regional goals and objectives. Answer and convert inbound calls from the territory into additional opportunities to drive sales. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners.

• Use a suite of tools; Encompass, BrentMark, etc., to create illustrations that support recommendations that come out of consultative sales conversations with financial advisors.

• Complete required coursework in order to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and licenses.

• Prioritize and manage daily, weekly, and monthly workload. Effectively record sales activity and opportunities in order to maximize territory results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 3 to 5 Years relevant experience

• Series 6

• Series 63/66

• Resident State Insurance Licenses (Variable Life & Life)

• If licenses are lapsed candidate must be able to obtain within 90 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of insurance products

• Experience in the financial industry preferably in sales and/or wholesaling

• Ability to work in a team and sales/results-oriented environment

• Effective presentation skills

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 three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) 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

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. Closing date: 08/28/26

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Sales

Line of Business

INSUR Insurance

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.