29 Aug
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VanEck
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Toronto
VanEck has a history of looking beyond the financial markets to identify trends likely to create impactful investment opportunities — including gold investing, emerging markets, and exchange-traded funds — that have shaped the investment management industry. VanEck has a history of looking beyond the financial markets to identify trends likely to create impactful investment opportunities — including gold investing, emerging markets, and exchange-traded funds — that have shaped the investment management industry. VanEck Canada seeks to hire a results-driven Regional Sales Director to build and grow the firm’s presence directly with financial advisors and brokers across the assigned territory.
The Regional Sales
Director is the primary field-facing representative of VanEck Canada, responsible for proactive advisor outreach, product education, and AUM growth within the retail advisor and dealer channel. Proactively sell VanEck Canada’s ETF strategies directly to financial advisors across the assigned territory through in-person meetings, group seminars, roadshows, and virtual engagements Develop and execute a strategic territory business plan to achieve AUM growth, net sales targets, and advisor penetration goals Build and maintain a high-quality book of advisor relationships at CIRO-registered dealer firms, independent dealer networks, and advisory channels within the assigned territory manage pipeline and outreach activity through CRM tools Profile advisor practices to uncover investment needs and recommend appropriate VanEck ETF solutions across multiple strategies and asset classes Effectively manage territory rotation, budget,
and activity tracking to maximize coverage and efficiency Partner with the National Accounts team to align field-level advisor engagement with broader dealer firm strategies and initiatives Deliver timely, relevant product insights and market commentary to advisor clients, drawing on internal investment, marketing, and product resources Provide structured field intelligence to leadership on advisor sentiment, competitive activity, and territory trends Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all client interactions, pipeline activity, and territory metrics in the firm’s CRM system The ideal candidate is a driven and successful ETF or mutual fund sales professional with a strong book of advisor relationships across the assigned territory. They bring a demonstrated track record of territory sales growth, a deep understanding of the Canadian retail advisor landscape, and the ability to position differentiated, thematic investment products with confidence and credibility.
A strong work ethic, personal drive, and ownership mentality are essential. We may also consider candidates from related distribution or advisory backgrounds who can demonstrate significant market knowledge, relationship-building skills, and a drive to build something new.
Minimum 3 years of relevant external sales experience in the Canadian market
- Demonstrated record of territory sales success and consistent achievement of net sales goals Strong knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds, and the Canadian retail investment landscape Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory CIMA, CFP, CAIA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation Familiarity with VanEck’s core asset classes: gold, precious metals, emerging markets, digital assets, or thematic equity strategies Experience in a start-up or early-stage asset management environment Builds trusted, long-term relationships with financial advisors
- Drive: Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and deep personal ownership mentality; consistently pursues sales goals with resilience and discipline. Works effectively with internal teams — National Accounts, investments, marketing, and compliance — to deliver a coordinated advisor experience. Possesses in-depth understanding of ETFs, financial markets, and investment management
- Thrives in an early-stage, start-up environment
- This is a rare opportunity to help build a Canadian investment management franchise from inception, backed by a globally respected brand with deep expertise in the asset classes most relevant to today’s investor. You will have direct influence over the advisor relationships and distribution trajectory of a current market entrant — with the credibility of VanEck’s global platform behind you. VanEck Canada is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team.
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