Senior Manager - Franchise Recruiting & Engagement

Ameriprise • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $107,000 - $147,100 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Franchise Recruiting & Engagement drives advisor engagement in home office and regional initiatives by partnering with advisors and AFAs on business planning, implementation, and follow-up support to promote organic growth. The role supports end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and development of Novice AFA talent and manages career paths for key practice staff within the territory. It also provides strategic thought leadership on assigned national initiatives and mentors peers as needed.

This is a remote position covering most of Ohio, with Cleveland and Columbus as main hubs, western Pennsylvania, with Pittsburgh as the main hub, and West Virginia. Travel or in-person collaboration expectations will be discussed during hiring; the position requires 10–20% travel. The role is full-time and exempt. The estimated base salary is $107,000–$147,100 per year, with potential variable compensation such as bonuses, commissions, and/or long-term incentives. Benefits include vacation and sick time, 401(k), and health, dental, and life insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, achieve results, and hold others accountable.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into tactical execution.
• Exceptional relationship management, negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of the Ameriprise field organization, advisor role, business drivers, policies, and processes.
• Ability to support remote and/or multiple office locations.
• Ability to travel 10–20%.

Nice To Haves

• FINRA Series 7 License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual Advisor Business Planning process for the territory, ensuring participation, effective execution, and alignment of advisor growth goals with territory resources.
• Partner with advisors to increase engagement in programs, events, and growth initiatives that support practice development.
• Create and manage customized onboarding plans for Novice and Experienced Associate Financial Advisors and External Practice Acquisition hires.
• Serve as the primary onboarding contact, ensuring successful transitions and access to resources, training, and support needed to achieve production goals.
• Lead recruiting and career path management for Franchisee Staff, Novice and Experienced Associate Financial Advisors, and External Practice Acquisition hires.
• Develop and execute diversified sourcing strategies; screen and interview candidates; present opportunity value propositions; and guide candidates and franchisees through recruiting and hiring.
• Provide leadership to matrix business partners focused on organic growth within the territory.
• Support diversity and inclusion strategies while influencing and collaborating with advisors at all levels.
• Deliver strategic messaging on behalf of local leadership teams in advisor engagement forums.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives aligned with business priorities, translating strategy into actionable initiatives and activities for field and corporate resources.
• Coach, mentor, and train Franchise Recruiting & Engagement colleagues through meetings, national calls, working groups, and mentoring relationships.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Sick time
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives, depending on the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior