Regional Business Development Manager (West Region)

Candidate Experience site (CX) Open · verified Sep 11, 2026

Remote US Full-time Manager Business Development

Mid-level Business Development role at Candidate Experience site (CX). Remote, United States · full-time · $320,000 base.

On-target earningsStated by Candidate Experience site (CX)

$320,000

On-target earnings for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting. Base plus commission; the split is in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll build ongoing relationships with prospective independent Financial Advisors
You'll set a territory recruiting plan and deliver against advisor recruitment goals
You'll present Cetera's model, services, products, technology, and affiliation value
You'll assess advisor fit, negotiate offers, and close by comparing compensation structures
You'll track pipeline activity in Salesforce and Excel while supporting campaigns and process improvements

What you bring

At least five years in financial-services recruiting or sales
A FINRA Series 7, 65, or 66 license
Proven negotiation ability and a record of creating persuasive value propositions
Strong communication, presentation, sales-process, pipeline, and metric-management skills
Salesforce and Excel knowledge alongside a strong understanding of financial services

Who this fits

You'll fit this role if you can build trust with independent Financial Advisors, sell a business model, and manage a recruiting pipeline with persistence. The job is remote, but you must live in the West Region to be considered and travel up to half the time. The region covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

From the employer

Regional Business Development Manager is responsible for presenting and representing Cetera Financial Group as the wealth management firm of choice for independent, growth-oriented Financial Advisors and managing the recruitment of prospective Financial Advisors. This will be a regional opportunity that requires traveling ~50% in the West Region. The West Region includes: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT WA, WY. The candidate must be located within region to be considered for the role.

What you will do:

Develop leads and build relationships with prospective Financial Advisors, through professional yet persistent, ongoing contact.
Create a recruiting plan for your territory.
Accountable for meeting recruitment goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact with Financial Advisors, articulate and sell our business model and the benefits of affiliating with Cetera Financial Group.
Use your discretion in evaluating an advisor’s fit for Cetera Financial Group through knowledge of their book of business and other interactions with the advisor.
Deliver business presentations to prospective advisors and provide consultative support on Cetera Financial Group services, products, and technology.
Negotiate and close offers to Financial Advisors by comparing our independent brokerage model to the advisor’s existing compensation structure.
Capture recruiting activity throughout the Business Development pipeline using tools including but not limited to Salesforce and Excel.
Participate in outbound social media and call campaigns related to Business Development.
Work with cross-functional teams to support ongoing solution development and execution of recruiting process enhancements.

What you need to have:

5+ Years directly related work experience within financial services recruiting or sales
FINRA Series 7, 65 or 66 licenses
Proven negotiation skills and track record of creating compelling value propositions for prospective clients
Effective communication and presentation techniques
Working knowledge of Salesforce and Excel
Strong understanding of the sales process, pipeline management & metric achievement
Strong knowledge of the Financial Services industry

What is nice to have:

Prior experience within a fast-paced independent broker‑dealer environment
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience partnering with internal business teams such as Advisory Recruitment, Sales Enablement, Legal, Finance, Transitions, and Onboarding to set our advisors up for success.
Strong presentation skills and executive presence
Team-player with a positive, proactive attitude, ability to self-direct and manage teams effectively
Proficiency and familiarity with Salesforce and MS Office
History of implementing or improving business development programs, processes, or operating models

Travel Requirements: Up to 50%

Compensation: Total target compensation of up to approximately $320,000 (includes base salary, variable target-based incentives if conditions are achieved, as determined under the Company's compensation plans). Actual earnings may be more or less than target and depend on individual performance, business conditions and plan terms.