Regional Sales Director, Eastern Canada
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Position Summary
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. Today, VanEck offers active and passive strategies with compelling exposures supported by well-designed investment processes, ranging from core investment opportunities to more specialized exposures that enhance portfolio diversification.
Position Summary
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. Today, VanEck offers active and passive strategies with compelling exposures supported by well-designed investment processes, ranging from core investment opportunities to more specialized exposures that enhance portfolio diversification.
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. This is a foundational distribution role in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment backed by a globally respected investment platform.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Includes the following; other duties may be assigned as needed
- 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
- Identify, prioritize, and systematically cultivate high-opportunity advisor segments; 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
- Participate in industry conferences, dealer branch events, and advisor education forums to promote VanEck Canada’s brand and product suite
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all client interactions, pipeline activity, and territory metrics in the firm’s CRM system
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and accountability, while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Experience/Qualifications
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.
- Education: BA/BS degree or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant external sales experience in the Canadian market; minimum 8 years of total industry experience; experience in the advisor/dealer channel preferred
- 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
- In-depth understanding of ETF structures, financial concepts, product knowledge, investment management, and client-service strategies
- Consultative selling skills; ability to profile advisors and uncover investment needs to recommend appropriate solutions
- Excellent communication and pr