Business Development Manager

Your passion. Our purpose. This could be powerful.

Maybe the markets keep you up sts are your forte. Or your idea of a perfect day at the office is a deep dive into equity research. Whatever your passion, at Edward Jones it will have purpose. Your work is meaningful – because it has a singular focus: client relationships. What you do every day helps people achieve and protect their financial goals.

Impacting lives for the better. And with our remarkable work-life flexibility, one of the lives it could enhance is yours.

Job Overview

Position

Schedule:

Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 08-Jan-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The Business Development Manager supports the execution of business development strategies and initiatives to drive sales growth and market share. Reporting to the Director of Business Development Management, this role is responsible for:

• Creating and deploying the activation plan of Practice Management resources
• Gathering insights and identifying business opportunities.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment across initiatives.
• Field Activation:
  Deploy into the field to activate Practice Management resources and initiatives, driving sales growth and adoption of corporate strategies.
• Market Insights:
  Gather insights on market dynamics, client solution gaps, competitive intelligence, and business opportunities to inform strategy development.
• Sales Support:
  Support in-region sales initiatives, ensuring alignment with market goals and contributing to measurable results.
• Program Execution:
  Assist in the execution of programs that support field initiatives and enhance business development efforts.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights, validate strategies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Business Opportunity Identification:
  Identify and recommend business opportunities to drive growth and enhance market presence.
• Performance Tracking:
  Monitor and report on the effectiveness of business development initiatives, providing insights to improve outcomes.
• Corporate Marketing Alignment:
  Support the execution of corporate marketing initiatives to increase market share and align with organizational priorities.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to enhance business development strategies, processes, and programs, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the Sr. Business Development Manager and other team members to ensure alignment and integration of strategies across business areas.

* Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.*

Edward Jones’ compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account.

Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm’s Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page  .

Hiring Minimum: $86300

Hiring Maximum: $146700

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Skills/Requirements

• 5 years of sales activation experience
• 3-5 years program execution/coordination experience
• 3-5 years strategic planning support
• 5 years experience with Client acquisition
• 3-5 years relationship management experience
• Series 7 (top off) and 66
• Demonstrated proficiency in market analysis…