Sales Enablement Associate

Chicago, ILusvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

USD 110,000 - 175,000/year

// Salary Range

110,000–175,000 USD / year

// Posted

3 weeks ago

About the Role

Position Summary Origin Investments is a leading real estate investment manager with over $3.3 billion in assets under management. With 17 years of proven track record and over 4,000 investors, we specialize in multifamily real estate investments in high-growth markets across the Sunbelt and West, delivering superior risk-adjusted returns to our institutional and high-net-worth investors. Our success is built on deep market expertise, disciplined investment strategies, and lasting relationships with our investor partners, particularly Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and family offices. The Sales Enablement Associate (SEA) is a vital member of Origin Investments’ Private Wealth team, responsible for enhancing operational efficiency and enabling our sales team to focus on capital-raising from RIAs and family offices for private real estate investments, including our private REIT, real estate credit-focused interval fund, 1031 DST/721 UPREIT programs, sidecars, and Opportunity Zone fund. The SEA partners with the distribution team to deliver exceptional client service, manage administrative tasks, and maintain a clean, sortable Salesforce database to drive prospect targeting and sales efficiency. The role is designed to allow the sales team to dedicate 100% of their time to high-value selling activities by offloading repetitive tasks and ensuring no opportunities are missed due to disorganization or poor data quality. This is an onsite position - 4 days in office. Primary Responsibilities Operational and Administrative Support <ul> <li>Identify and prioritize hot prospects daily by pulling and synthesizing data from CAIS, iCapital, Juniper Square, and other platforms, then surface the highest-potential RIAs and family offices to the five B2B reps through clean, actionable lists and dashboards.</li> <li>Support the sales team with administrative and operational tasks including completing Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), coordinating meeting materials, managing follow-up tracking, and handling investor account inquiries to keep reps focused on selling.</li> <li>Maintain rigorous activity tracking and follow-up systems in Salesforce so no high-potential prospect falls through the cracks; run weekly activity reviews with reps and provide clean summaries to leadership.</li> </ul> CRM and Data Management <ul> <li>Own Salesforce data quality and structure for the B2B team — ensuring Account and Contact records are clean, properly tiered (A/B/C), tagged by product interest, and optimized for territory management and prospecting.</li> <li>Build and maintain Salesforce list views, reports, and dashboards that give reps clear daily priorities — who to call, which product they’re interested in, and where they are in the process.</li> <li>Organize and segment investor data to maximize the impact of Origin’s real estate products for sales teams.</li> </ul> Client and Sales Support <ul> <li>Serve as the bridge between the sales team and internal operations, data analytics, and product teams to ensure reps have the information and support they need.</li> <li>Prepare meeting materials, pitch decks, and one-pagers for rep meetings and roadshows; coordinate investor information and follow-up to move prospects through the pipeline.</li> <li>Develop deep knowledge of Origin’s real estate investment processes to provide white-glove service to Financial Advisors, supporting their capital allocation decisions.</li> </ul> Industry Expertise and Collaboration <ul> <li>Stay current on private real estate strategies, competitor offerings, and market trends to help reps position Origin effectively against alternatives.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Data Analytics Manager on technical integrations (APIs, data flows between Salesforce, Juniper Square, Ultimus, and CAIS) and provide market feedback from the field to leadership.</li> <li>Continuously improve processes, playbooks, and enablement materials to help the five B2B reps operate at the highest level.</li> </ul> Qualifications Experience & Background <ul> <li>4+ years of experience in financial services, sales operations, sales enablement, or a technical support role. Experience supporting a sales team in asset management, private markets, or RIA distribution strongly preferred.</li> <li>Familiarity with private real estate, interval funds, DSTs, 1031 exchanges, or alternative investments is a plus.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience working with CRMs (Salesforce strongly preferred), data from multiple systems, building reports/dashboards, and supporting quota-carrying sales professionals. </li> </ul> Education & Licensing <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or a related field.</li> <li>No FINRA licenses required. </li> </ul> Technical Skills <ul> <li>Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce (data quality, list views, reports, and basic dashboarding). Experience with Salesforce certification (Associate or Admin) is a plus.</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and comfort with data from multiple platforms.</li> <li>Experience building reports and dashboards in Power BI or similar tools (Tableau, Salesforce Reports) is highly valued.</li> <li>Familiarity with platforms such as CAIS, iCapital, Juniper Square, or Ultimus is a strong plus.</li> </ul> The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $110,000-$175,000 base salary compensation range. Base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education. The firm will also consider support for further education and/or industry designations. Our culture rewards personal growth opportunities from strong performance. #LI-JS1 Origin Investments is part of the Focus Financial Partners’ network firm community. As part of the partnership, Origin Investments remains independently operated but gains the support of a broader organization. Whether focused on growth, enhancing capabilities, or planning for the future, being part of Focus means you are part of something larger while still working in an entrepreneurial, firm-led environment.<div class="content-conclusion">About Focus Financial Partners Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusfinancialpartners.com.mcas.ms%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&McasCSRF=17a55f8bbf7c1a828873b443c93438c90f956e865b157078ce47695678ecb61e___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOjk5ZjFkMmE2MWY3YWJhOWM1MTUyMTUzMGI3NWMyY2VhOjY6NWQxYjo5M2Q1NmZiMDc3OTdlMzc1YTg0ZmRiYzVjOTA3MDk2OTcyZWIyOGI1YzNmZmI4MDc2MGMwZWM4YzIyOGE0N2NkOnA6VDpO">www.focusfinancialpartners.com</a> or follow the company on <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/www.linkedin.com/company/focus-financial-partners___.YzJ1OmZvY3VzcGFydG5lcnM6YzpvOmQ1YjM0NmNjMjMzMTcwZmViMGI3OWExNTFmZmM3NjQwOjY6YjQ0OTpmNWViYzRmODkzYTRhYmYwNjBkNmFmMGJlYjE5ZWI3Njc1MTZiNmExYjBmNWVmMGEyMjdkNzM5NTBhYTQ3OTE1OnA6VDpO">LinkedIn</a>. Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.  Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@focuspartners.com">careers@focuspartners.com</a>. The following language is for US based roles only For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found <a id="menur4dt" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://focus-financial.files.svdcdn.com/production/documents/Privacy-Notice-Personnel-Supplement-for-CA-residents-Jan-1-2025-Final-Clean.pdf?dm=1740065249" target="_blank">here</a> For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST.  AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.  For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.  An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.  For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901. For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation.  The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.</div>

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