Senior Manager, Franchise Recruiting & Engagement

Are you driven by the opportunity to shape careers and fuel business growth? As the Senior Manager of Franchise Recruiting and Engagement, you’ll be at the heart of our franchise territory’s success—partnering with field leaders and franchisees to recruit top talent, support advisor development, and drive strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit & Develop Talent
  Lead high impact recruiting efforts for Novice and Experienced Advisors, franchise staff, and external practice acquisitions. You’ll build and manage a diverse sourcing strategy, screen and interview candidates, and guide them through every step—from initial contact to onboarding and career development.

• Drive Strategic Growth
  Collaborate with the Franchise Field Vice President (FFVP), Franchise Consultants, and Advisors to boost engagement and accelerate practice growth. Lead the annual business planning process, ensuring high participation and meaningful goal-setting across the territory.

• Own the Onboarding Experience
  Design and execute customized onboarding plans for new advisors and acquired practices. Ensure smooth transitions by equipping them with the right tools, training, and support to quickly ramp up and reach production goals.

• Be a Trusted Partner
  Support field leaders and top advisors with strategic messaging, growth resources, and ad hoc requests. Act as a connector between advisors and the tools they need to succeed, while guiding matrix partners to deliver results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, onboarding, or business development

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Strong project management and strategic execution skills

• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing abilities

• Willingness to travel 15–20%

• Must reside in CST, MST, or PST (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or advisor recruiting

• FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses

• Familiarity with multi-office or remote team support

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

The estimated base salary for this role is $94,400 - $162,800 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Full time

Exempt

Sales

AFG Ameriprise Franchise Group