Bilingual (Fr/En) Manager, Inside Sales

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Montreal, QC

1d • CA$88,100 - CA$138,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Our organization is strong and getting stronger. There’s never been a better time to be a part of this great company. Join the Wealth Inside Sales team, where you’ll connect with some of the most entrepreneurial, spirited, energetic people you’ll ever meet. We’re looking for top talent that will help provide advisor support, sales activity management, and leading and coaching the inside sales team to drive performance and achieve business objectives across Canada.

Requirements

• Bilingualism (fluent in French and English) required, as the position will regularly serve our clients with English and French-speaking need
• University or college degree in a related field (i.e., business school, marketing, sociology, psychology)
• 6-9 years’ experience in the financial services/investment industry preferred
• Strong leadership, sales and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Completion of industry designations is considered an asset (i.e., IFIC, CSC, CFP)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and coaching to the inside sales team to drive performance, activity and meet business objectives
• Be accountable for the team’s achievement of business, sales objectives and activity targets
• Empower and energize the work and the team to ensure a consistent high level of performance is delivered and provide day-to-day support and coaching
• Provide regular reporting to the AVP, Inside Sales, Wealth on key performance indicators
• Ensure effective and consistent processes and practices are established and followed, including use of Salesforce (and other tools) across the team
• Create a culture of transparency in measurement
• Monitor overall workflow and advise on any procedure enhancements required to ensure Business Development Manager have the necessary tools to deliver an exceptional experience
• Ensure the delivery/execution of wholesaling top priorities and regional sales plans within the inside sales team
• Be the first point of contact for issues requiring escalation
• Be an important mentor in the evolution of the inside sales team; both within the team and across the organization
• Contribute to the development of inside wholesaling sales strategies and growth opportunities within individual wealth
• Support senior leadership as they manage the continuous recruitment and pipelining of the Regional Sales Representative roles

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree