Fixed Income Sales

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We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

It is the responsibility of the Fixed Income Sales role to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position.  Primary responsibility of covering and selling products and services of fixed income and derivatives markets. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing a sales pipeline, building relationships with current and new contacts within existing accounts and identifying new sales opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with senior salespeople to develop and execute the sales strategy whilst partnering with the relevant internal teams
• Become a 'go to' person for customer inquiries and information requests; develop presentations and provide demonstrations to educate others as necessary
• Keep up to date with market developments and competitor intelligence to maintain competitive advantage
• Stay current with industry trends, economic issues, intelligence around competitors and continually develop technical and business knowledge
• Regular travel to client locations
• Identify new prospects among existing and potential clients and develop relationships
• Maintain regular communication with clients and help inform product development and direction by providing feedback to business and product

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Requires strong knowledge of personal computer, Microsoft Office and other software used in department.
• Must be able to prepare documents and compose business letters and memorandums.
• Must have good knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation.
• Requires knowledge of office practices, procedures, and general office machines.

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: Requires Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience in related field
• Experience: Three to five years prior supervisory experience preferred
• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training, New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, reports. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer.  This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is in a private office.   The position is located inside a cooled and heated facility with ability to go to a break room or rest room during breaks. 

Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred.  Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to attend meetings as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.