At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

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Role Overview

• We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Branch Manager to lead distribution efforts for Franklin Templeton in the Trivandrum branch (K&K Cluster). This is a key role responsible for expanding business across multiple channels including Banks, Private Wealth, Independent Mutual Fund Distributors (IMFDs), and the Retail channel. The role also involves mentoring trainees, strengthening relationships with distribution partners, and driving branch-level growth while adhering to FT’s compliance and business standards.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of Sales Manager ?

• Develop and manage strong relationships with Banks, Private Wealth, IMFDs, and Retail channel partners to achieve branch business goals.
• Actively engage with defined relationships to generate business in FT funds.
• Deliver product presentations and training sessions to enhance knowledge and confidence of channel partners.
• Mentor and guide trainees in achieving their business targets and professional development.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of Franklin Templeton’s product suite and effectively communicate value propositions to stakeholders.
• Work in close partnership with business stakeholders to scale up existing business and expand market share.
• Adhere to all internal processes, compliance requirements, and reporting timelines.
• Identify new opportunities within the distribution network and contribute innovative ideas for business expansion.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• Graduate/ Post-Graduate in Marketing or Finance.
• Mandatory NISM Series V-A & NISM XIII
• Strong understanding of financial markets and mutual fund products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage across levels, including senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, and supervisory skills with prior experience in team mentoring/management preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to add value beyond routine responsibilities.

What We Offer ?

• Exposure to diverse distribution channels within the asset management industry.
• A platform to build and strengthen strategic relationships in one of FT’s key markets.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop future sales talent.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.

Work Shift Timings - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

Highlights Of Our Benefits Include

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• 12 weeks Paternity leave

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.