Account Manager - Commercial Market

Desjardins • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

The incumbent at Desjardins Business - Caisses by sector is responsible for prospecting, soliciting, developing and maintaining business relationships with major strategic clients operating in the commercial sector, with a view to promoting and selling products and services in order to grow the centre’s business. He or she uses his/her in-depth technical and business skills to represent, negotiate and engage companies as part of strategic agreements of great importance to the centre's business. He or she ensures consistency and balance between sales objectives, sound and prudent risk management, portfolio profitability and member, client and partner satisfaction. He or she also acts as leaders and influencers to a variety of parties and share his/her expertise with unit members as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of French is required

Nice To Haves

• Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop and maintain personalized business relationships with current and potential clients in order to promote and sell the products and services offered by Desjardins.
• Act as an account manager by serving as a key intermediary between the business centre and members and clients.
• Ensure proper usage and updating of, as well as satisfaction with the products and services offered.
• Analyze sources of dissatisfaction and recommend potential solutions.
• Identify and analyze member and client needs, develop personalized solutions and prepare an integrated service offering.
• Negotiate applicable conditions with members and clients.
• Recommend strategies and solutions for achieving objectives by the business centre such as increased business volume, sound risk management, portfolio profitability and stronger business relationships.
• Use intelligence to identify opportunities for business development that will increase the competitiveness of the products and services offered.
• Execute various promotional activities as part of the centre's business operations.
• Participate in targeted public relations activities and participate actively in the business community.
• Be attentive to client and member needs to ensure their full satisfaction, seize business opportunities and, as needed, refer them to the right person to meet their needs.
• Adhere to all policies, practices and standards in effect, as well as the various laws governing the distribution of financial products and services.
• Provide sound and prudent risk management for all portfolios under their responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

What This Job Offers

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