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The Business Development Consultant, Planner Growth is focused on attracting and engaging top financial planning talent into Edelman Financial Engines (EFE). This individual will act as a brand ambassador in the wealth management industry, positioning EFE as a premier "hire-to-retire" destination for financial planners.
Blending business development, relationship management, and recruiting, this role is responsible for proactively sourcing, cultivating, and converting experienced planners by shaping articulating EFE's long-term planner value proposition.
Responsibilities:
Talent Origination & Business Development
- Identify, target, and proactively engage high-quality financial planners across the wealth management industry
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates through outbound outreach, networking, and market mapping
- Develop strategic sourcing plans aligned to hiring priorities and market trends
Planner Value Proposition Positioning
- Clearly articulate EFE's "hire-to-retire" value proposition, including career growth, client access, compensation, and stability
- Position EFE as a differentiated destination for planners seeking long-term career development and client impact
- Tailor messaging to resonate with planners at various career stages (early, mid, senior)
Relationship Management
- Establish and nurture long-term relationships with financial planners, acting as a trusted industry contact
- Maintain ongoing engagement with prospects, even when immediate opportunities are not available
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align talent needs and messaging
Market Intelligence
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor talent strategies, and compensation benchmarks within wealth management
- Provide insights to leadership on talent availability, competitor positioning, and candidate sentiment
Pipeline Conversion
- Drive candidate engagement through the recruiting funnel in partnership with key EFE stakeholders
- Ensure a high-quality candidate experience from initial outreach through offer stage
- Track and report on pipeline activity, conversion rates, and sourcing effectiveness
Requirements:
- 3-7 years of experience in business development, recruiting, or relationship management within financial services or wealth management
- Strong understanding of the financial planning ecosystem (RIA, wirehouse, broker-dealer models)
- Proven ability to engage and influence passive talent through consultative outreach
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to position a compelling career narrative
- Highly proactive, with a hunter mindset and strong pipeline discipline
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Key Competencies:
- Strategic sourcing & prospecting
- Influencing & relationship-building
- Market storytelling & employer branding
- Resilience and persistence
- Collaboration and stakeholder alignment
Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $125,000 to $155,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process.
The Business Development Consultant, Planner Growth is focused on attracting and engaging top financial planning talent into Edelman Financial Engines (EFE). This individual will act as a brand ambassador in the wealth management industry, positioning EFE as a premier "hire-to-retire" destination for financial planners.
Blending business development, relationship management, and recruiting, this role is responsible for proactively sourcing, cultivating, and converting experienced planners by shaping articulating EFE's long-term planner value proposition.
Responsibilities:
Talent Origination & Business Development
- Identify, target, and proactively engage high-quality financial planners across the wealth management industry
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates through outbound outreach, networking, and market mapping
- Develop strategic sourcing plans aligned to hiring priorities and market trends
Planner Value Proposition Positioning
- Clearly articulate EFE's "hire-to-retire" value proposition, including career growth, client access, compensation, and stability
- Position EFE as a differentiated destination for planners seeking long-term career development and client impact
- Tailor messaging to resonate with planners at various career stages (early, mid, senior)
Relationship Management
- Establish and nurture long-term relationships with financial planners, acting as a trusted industry contact
- Maintain ongoing engagement with prospects, even when immediate opportunities are not available
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align talent needs and messaging
Market Intelligence
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor talent strategies, and compensation benchmarks within wealth management
- Provide insights to leadership on talent availability, competitor positioning, and candidate sentiment
Pipeline Conversion
- Drive candidate engagement through the recruiting funnel in partnership with key EFE stakeholders
- Ensure a high-quality candidate experience from initial outreach through offer stage
- Track and report on pipeline activity, conversion rates, and sourcing effectiveness
Requirements:
- 3-7 years of experience in business development, recruiting, or relationship management within financial services or wealth management
- Strong understanding of the financial planning ecosystem (RIA, wirehouse, broker-dealer models)
- Proven ability to engage and influence passive talent through consultative outreach
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to position a compelling career narrative
- Highly proactive, with a hunter mindset and strong pipeline discipline
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Key Competencies:
- Strategic sourcing & prospecting
- Influencing & relationship-building
- Market storytelling & employer branding
- Resilience and persistence
- Collaboration and stakeholder alignment
Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $125,000 to $155,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process.
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Who's Hiring
- Traveling with Michaila11T
- Tetra Tech10
- Fidelity Investments8
- Department of City Planning6D
- Saint-Gobain4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Insurance
- Fashion & Apparel
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote mechanical planner jobs.
- Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or Infor EAM
- Minimum three to five years in maintenance planning or a related mechanical role
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and scheduling
- Ability to develop job packages including materials lists, procedures, and labor estimates
- Familiarity with turnaround, shutdown, and outage planning processes
- Associate degree or higher in mechanical engineering technology, industrial technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Mechanical Planner Job Search
Show your async coordination experience upfront
Remote mechanical planner employers want proof you can keep maintenance schedules moving without daily face-to-face check-ins. Call out specific instances where you coordinated work orders, parts procurement, or contractor schedules through written updates, shared CMMS dashboards, or remote status calls.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote mechanical planner openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Demonstrate proficiency with remote CMMS workflows
Remote employers screen for candidates who can run full work order cycles in Maximo, SAP PM, or similar platforms without on-site IT support. Name the specific modules you've used for preventive maintenance, job plan creation, and backlog management so your application clears the first screen.
Prepare for remote technical interviews with documentation examples
Remote mechanical planner interviews often include a practical component where you walk through a job plan or maintenance schedule you created. Have two or three examples of your planning documentation ready to share on screen and explain your decision-making process clearly.
Remote Mechanical Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote mechanical planner job?
Remote mechanical planner roles go to candidates who can self-manage work orders, maintenance schedules, and cross-functional coordination without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, proficiency with CMMS platforms like Maximo or SAP PM, and demonstrated ability to collaborate asynchronously. Highlighting past experience coordinating with distributed maintenance or engineering teams gives your application a clear edge over candidates with only on-site experience.
Which companies hire remote mechanical planners?
Remote mechanical planner roles are posted by Traveling with Michaila, Tetra Tech, and Fidelity Investments and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first industrial firms, distributed asset management companies, and large energy and utilities organizations with geographically dispersed facilities are the most active employers of remote mechanical planners.
Can you get a remote mechanical planner job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level mechanical planner roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Companies most open to entry-level remote candidates include smaller industrial contractors and asset-intensive startups. Showing familiarity with CMMS tools, preventive maintenance scheduling logic, and clear written communication can substitute for direct planning experience and open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote mechanical planner jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh hands-on maintenance or reliability experience, CMMS proficiency, and a demonstrated ability to manage work order backlogs as heavily as a formal degree. Certifications in reliability or maintenance planning, such as CMRP, strengthen a non-degree application. What remote employers care most about is whether you can produce accurate maintenance plans and communicate progress clearly without being in the same location.
Which industries hire the most remote mechanical planners?
Most remote mechanical planner openings sit in Technology & Software, Retail, and Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire mechanical planners remotely because their maintenance operations are spread across multiple facilities or regions, making distributed planning teams a practical and cost-effective model.
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