Senior Director, Product Consulting

Ameriprise•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Product Consulting will lead a high-performing team focused on consultative sales of wealth management across the Ameriprise advisor channel. The role combines strategic leadership, sales execution, talent development, and cross-functional partnership to drive business growth and advisor engagement. The director will influence product strategy, strengthen advisor outcomes, and help shape product distribution initiatives in a financial services environment. The position includes supervisory responsibilities such as recruiting, coaching, evaluating, and developing team members, as well as planning and monitoring team activities. The director will partner with senior leadership, product management, and field leadership to support growth objectives, advisor education, product improvements, and business results. Where applicable, the role serves as a registered principal and provides supervisory oversight to support regulatory and compliance adherence. Employees work in the office at least four days per week and may work from home one day per week. Some roles may have additional or different in-office expectations, which are discussed during the hiring process. The estimated base salary is $114,500–$157,400 per year. The role may also be eligible for variable pay, including bonuses, commissions, and/or long-term incentives. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, a 401(k), and health, dental, and life insurance.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, including deep expertise in wealth management and consultative sales strategies.
At least 4 years of experience leading and developing sales professionals, with demonstrated success driving performance and achieving business outcomes.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Active Series 7 registration.
Active state securities agent registration (S63 or S66).
Active state IAR registration (S65 or S66), or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Active Series 24, or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to influence stakeholders through consultative and solution-based selling approaches.
Experience leveraging technology and productivity tools, with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop product consulting teams to increase wealth management sales, asset flows, and advisor engagement.
Plan, prioritize, allocate, and monitor team activities to achieve business objectives and maintain a high-performance, sales-driven culture.
Recruit, coach, motivate, evaluate, and develop talent, including hiring, compensation recommendations, performance management, recognition, and career growth.
Partner with senior leadership to establish strategic plans, business goals, operating priorities, and marketing initiatives that support growth objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with product management and field leadership partners to improve product knowledge, advisor education, and business results.
Gather advisor feedback and collaborate with product partners to identify product enhancements and innovative solutions addressing client needs.
Serve as a registered principal, where applicable, providing supervisory oversight and ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements.
Represent the business through advisor training programs, webinars, conferences, and other forums that promote product awareness and adoption.