Sales Strategy – Growth Associate

. Support Wealth Management sales leadership and partners with market, sales, and growth-related initiatives .

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,200 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Wealth Management sales leadership and partners with market, sales, and growth-related initiatives
Assist in the development of sales and marketing plans for target client segments and priority geographies
Conduct research and analysis to support new business opportunities, including prospective clients, referral partners, and centers of influence
Help prepare calling strategies, prospect lists, and supporting materials for advisors, relationship managers, and sales teams
Analyze sales performance, pipeline activity, and market trends to support growth reporting and decision-making
Assist with basic financial analysis and modeling related to business performance, growth initiatives, and strategic investments
Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for internal stakeholders, including sales leadership and cross-functional partners
Support cross-functional projects involving sales, marketing, product, and operations
Perform preliminary analysis and data gathering to support larger strategy and planning efforts
Maintain working knowledge of Northern Trust Wealth Management client segments and sales processes

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
3 - 5 years of experience in financial services, sales support, analytics, strategy, or a related role preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
Basic to intermediate financial analysis and modeling skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with sales or CRM tools preferred
Strong organizational, process, and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Comp & perks

retirement benefits (401k and pension)
health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
paid time off
parental and caregiver leave
life & accident insurance
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisfinancial modelingsales analyticsmarket analysisdata gatheringsales performance analysispipeline activity analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillsproject coordination skillstime management skills