Strategic Outreach Specialist – Financial Advisor Partnerships

<p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span>Mission of the Role</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">To build relationships with financial advisors by initiating outbound conversations, educating them on Pathfinders’ </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">career-first, ROI-driven approach</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">, and scheduling qualified partnership meetings.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">This role fuels </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">strategic alliances that drive long-term client referrals</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span>Core Responsibilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Outbound Prospecting (Primary Function)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Conduct daily cold calls to financial advisors, RIAs, wealth managers, and planners</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Identify firms serving families with high school–aged children</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Navigate gatekeepers and decision-makers</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span>Conversation & Positioning</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Lead with insights that resonate with advisors:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Rising college costs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Student debt impact on family wealth</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Lack of career clarity in traditional planning</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Clearly articulate Pathfinders’ differentiator:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We start with </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">career outcomes first</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Then align </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">education + financial ROI</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span>Appointment Setting</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Schedule introductory partnership meetings with Pathfinders leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Qualify advisors based on:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Client demographic fit</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Interest in value-added services</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Openness to collaboration</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span>CRM & Pipeline Management</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Track all outreach activity</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Maintain notes on conversations and follow-ups</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Execute consistent follow-up cadence</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:19px;margin-bottom:19px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Calls per day/week</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Conversations with qualified advisors</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Meetings scheduled</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Meeting show rate</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Partnership conversions</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

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When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

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Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

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With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

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Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

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Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

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This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...