Associate Sales Director, WFG ON

IVARI•Toronto, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

ivari is a life insurance company with 300 employees across Canada, focused on helping people protect their families. It is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider in the Caribbean and North America, offering life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration, and investment services. ivari is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, aiming to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. This Associate Sales Director position is an existing vacancy, responsible for providing inside sales support to Sales Directors. This includes marketing products and concepts to advisors, consulting on cases, comparing ivari's offerings with competitors, and utilizing sales concepts to meet client needs.

Requirements

Proven problem solving, customer service and organizational skills is critical to this role
Knowledge of the Canadian Life Insurance industry and products with at least 3 - 4 years of experience
University degree or equivalent work experience
Proven ability to seek and identify new business opportunities
Proven ability to build on existing business
Ability to forecast needs of Sales Directors as well as producers/advisors
Solid business acumen
Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written
Effective time management skills with the ability to manage numerous relationships well
Highly motivated with a desire to be successful
Awareness and integrity as it relates to the team’s compliance management activities
The ability to work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Sound knowledge and application of Universal Life Insurance (UL) is preferred

Responsibilities

Proactively develop and maintain key relationships within region
Liaise between producers/advisors and head office to ensure highest standard of service
Identify training needs and recommend sales/marketing solutions with focus on maximizing sales
Provide marketing, product and administrative support including sales calls and database development
Implement and sustain a call rotation and activity level which allows you to focus on our key advisors while still supporting the different WFG offices and staff
Provide basic training through one-on-one sessions and large group presentations
Attend WFG related events (in person and virtual) throughout the year (occasional evening and weekends expected), as well as some travel may be required
You will work virtually out of your home base in the Greater Toronto Area, with occasional visits to WFG offices in the territory when necessary