Vice President, Regional Director

Ares Management Corporation • Wacker, IL

86d • $210,000

About The Position

Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) oversees the product development, distribution, marketing, and client management activities of investment offerings for the global wealth management channel. With a team of more than 140 professionals and backed by the power and scale of the Ares platform, AWMS represents one of the most resourced wealth distribution and client service teams in the alternatives industry. AWMS’ mission is to provide advisors and their clients access to innovative, solutions-oriented investment opportunities, across the Ares platform of industry leading credit, private equity, real estate, and secondaries strategies. Through our range of institutional and retail structures, coupled with excellent client service and educational resources, we help investors diversify their portfolios with private market solutions that can deliver consistent, long-term growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years alternatives, mutual fund or SMA sales experience within the wealth channel.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses required.
• Proven track record of success in a financial sales environment.
• Ability to demonstrate industry and product knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and build upon existing relationships within the territory, focusing on underpenetrated and underserved parts of the market.
• Implement business plans around focus firms and identify business opportunities.
• Conduct proactive call rotation, face-to-face meetings, and provide value-added services.
• Work with the broader distribution organization and Sales Associates to generate greater sales and improve client service.
• Understand and communicate Ares’ investment philosophy, process, objectives, and positioning.
• Develop and implement marketing plans for assigned clients.
• Assist in timely dissemination of sales information.
• Identify and establish lists of key influencers, gatekeepers, and producers.
• Become a knowledgeable source of information about the commercial real estate market and industry.
• Adhere to all compliance guidelines including use of pre-approved marketing materials.
• Fulfill required administrative responsibilities such as Salesforce CRM data, call reporting, and expense reports.
• Analyze sales data to provide reports, access profitability, identify trends, and make recommendations.
• Manage annual T&E budget.
• Conduct client seminars and events.
• Conduct daily activities in the highest professional manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA).
• Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution.
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
• Access to a world-class medical advisory team.
• Mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry.
• Mindfulness and wellbeing app.
• Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor.
• New parent leave.
• Reproductive and adoption assistance.
• Emergency backup care.
• Matching gift program.
• Education sponsorship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree