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FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry’s largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com.\nSection 1: Position SummaryThe Business Development Consultant (BDC) is responsible for building, managing, and expanding strategic relationships with financial professionals—including advisors, consultants, plan sponsors, and institutional partners—within an assigned territory.\nWorking in close partnership with an external Regional Vice President (RVP), this role supports and advances sales efforts by driving day-to-day territory execution, deepening partner engagement, and identifying opportunities to grow business with both new and existing relationships.\nThe BDC serves as a trusted consultant to partners, applying industry expertise and ongoing learning to deliver tailored, client-specific solutions leveraging FuturePlan’s full suite of products and services. This role is critical to enhancing the overall sales experience, strengthening partner loyalty, and positioning FuturePlan as a preferred provider in the retirement services marketplace.\nSection 2: Key ResponsibilitiesRelationship Management & Territory Execution\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with advisors, consultants, plan sponsors, and institutional partners.\n\nPartner with the RVP to execute territory strategy and drive new and existing business growth.\n\nSales Support, Opportunity Creation & Operations\nProactively uncover new business opportunities, actively sell FuturePlan solutions, and advance prospects through the pipeline.\n\nManage day-to-day sales activity, including pipeline tracking, CRM updates, follow-up, and new business submission.\n\nSupport proposal development, documentation, and full sales lifecycle execution.\n\nConsultative Solutions\nProvide expert guidance on plan design and retirement solutions.\n\nDeliver customized, client-specific recommendations leveraging FuturePlan’s capabilities.\n\nEngagement & Market Development\nConduct presentations and support industry events to drive engagement and brand presence.\n\nEducate partners to enhance their ability to win and retain business.\n\nPerformance & Continuous Improvement\nMonitor territory performance and align activity to sales goals.\n\nMaintain industry and product knowledge through ongoing learning.\n\nCollaboration & Compliance\nPartner with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience.\n\nUphold data security standards and demonstrate company values in all interactions.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nTotal compensation is targeted between $90,000-$125,000. See breakdown below.\nThe average salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000 in base pay. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment.\nThis Business Development Consultant is eligible for a commission and/or performance incentive. The commission variable targets between $25,000-$50,000.\nOther rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc.  For more information, please visit .\nBe aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.comemail addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. 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