Legg Mason, recently ranked by Fortune® Magazine as one of the top 5 America's Most Admired Companies ® in the securities industry for the 2nd consecutive year, is one of the largest publicly traded Asset Managers in the U.S. Through its domestic and international affiliates, Legg Mason serves the institutional, mutual fund and wealth management markets with $842 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2008.

As a leading Asset Management firm, we recruit only the best and the brightest individuals to join our organization. We are committed to Investing in Futures...Yours!

Our US Distribution department, located in our Baltimore, MD office is currently seeking a Sales Director to join our team. As a key member of the Institutional Sales team, the Sales Director is tasked with building out new relationships with Pension Consultants, Plan Sponsors, as well as Large Retirement platforms. The successful candidate should be well versed in territory management, cold calling, and every aspect of the sales cycle. Responsible for conducting Sales Meetings, from initial meetings & information sessions to finals presentation. The ideal candidate is responsible for staying current on all Legg Mason products and must be able to clearly communicate about them both verbally & in writing.

Ideal Qualifications and Experience:
 

• 5-7 years of financial services experience; investment management/sales experience preferred
• Understanding of financial products, Mutual Funds
• Experienced in making prospecting/cold calls
• Bachelor's degree required; CFA and/or advanced degree a plus
• Strong sales territory management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, and relationship-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible, resourceful and proactive
• Licensed (Series 7)
• Organized & Accurate
• Travel around 40%

Legg Mason offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit-sharing, paid time off, employee stock purchase plan, pregnancy leave, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
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Ranking based on Fortune's ® 2008 America's Most Admired Companies ® survey, March 17, 2008.