Account Executive Development Program (AEDP) 2026/2027 New Graduate Rotational Program

Sun Life • Montreal, QC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sun Life Account Executive Development Program (AEDP) is a new graduate rotational training program designed to prepare individuals for a dynamic career in sales as a Sun Life Account Executive. This two-year program involves two rotations, allowing participants to accelerate and deepen their understanding of the group benefits business. Throughout the program, participants will receive personalized learning opportunities and coaching from the Program Manager and business leaders. Sun Life is an innovative financial and insurance organization focused on technology and sustainability, offering a chance to learn from industry experts and collaborate with participants from other elite rotational programs.

Requirements

• Candidates must be in their graduating year or completing their final year in an accredited undergraduate program.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Balanced experiences in academics and extra-curricular activities and volunteer work.
• Willingness to relocate within your hired region in Canada (Eastern, Western or Central) for placement of an Account Executive position.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Advance through two rotations over two years to deepen knowledge of the group benefits business.
• Receive individualized learning opportunities and coaching from the Program Manager and Business leaders.
• Work in partnership with the sales team to sell renewals and quotations.
• Handle inquiries from the sales team and others within Group Benefits.
• Build and maintain Advisor relationships within the small business market.
• Retain existing business by ensuring needs and expectations are met or exceeded.
• Discuss issues related to Group Benefits and develop/maintain a strong knowledge of Sun Life products and services.
• Engage in development conversations with the dedicated Program Manager.
• Meet progress scorecard requirements for role placement.
• Travel as required.
• Create and deliver training to employees and/or clients (Quebec only).

Benefits

• Competitive salary while in the development program and as an Account Executive.
• Additional salary increase as you start your second rotation in the development program.
• Launching into the Account Executive position in just approximately 2 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level