Fixed Income Sales

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.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/ObjectivesIt 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 FunctionsWork closely with senior salespeople to develop and execute the sales strategy whilst partnering with the relevant internal teamsBecome a ‘go to’ person for customer inquiries and information requests; develop presentations and provide demonstrations to educate others as necessaryKeep up to date with market developments and competitor intelligence to maintain competitive advantageStay current with industry trends, economic issues, intelligence around competitors and continually develop technical and business knowledgeRegular travel to client locationsIdentify new prospects among existing and potential clients and develop relationshipsMaintain regular communication with clients and help inform product development and direction by providing feedback to business and productReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.COMPETENCIESRequires 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 RequirementsEducation: Requires bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience in related fieldExperience: Three to five years prior supervisory experience preferredCertifications/Specific Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skillsTraining Requirements/ClassesRequired annual compliance training, New Employee OrientationPHYSICAL DEMANDSMust 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 ENVIRONMENTThis 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.TRAVELTravel may be required to attend meetings as needed.Work Location: 6750 Poplar Ave; Suite 300 Memphis, Tennessee 38138Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.