Bilingual (Fr/En) Regional Sales Manager Insurance

The Canada Life Assurance Company•Montreal, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Forget about boring, traditional paint-by-numbers insurance sales. Ready for a more challenging, bigger canvas? Join a creative organization where you’ll connect with some of the most entrepreneurial, spirited, energetic people you’ll ever meet in your life. We’re looking for a Regional Sales Manager with insurance business savvy and charismatic gusto to play an integral role with the Montreal Insurance Distribution team. In this fast-paced, results-driven environment, it’s go time for you as you deliver product expertise, creative sales ideas and industry insight. You’ll expand and multiply the acquisition of new life insurance, disability and critical illness business by working with advisors across our Advisory Network. Our product shelf is robust, dependable and effective and we’re looking to you to show case to advisors the power behind Canada Life solutions.

Requirements

Bilingualism (fluent in French and English) required, as the position will regularly serve our clients with English and French-speaking need.
Minimum 7 years' experience in financial services / insurance industry.
Post-secondary education, preferably in finance; or equivalent work experience.
Strong leadership, sales and relationship-building skills.
Good knowledge of Canadian life insurance, disability and critical illness products, sales strategies, the financial services industry and applicable legislation.
General understanding of tax and estate planning principles related to life insurance and living benefit solutions.
Hold valid financial services designations, such as CFP, CH.F.C, PFP or CLU.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to travel throughout an assigned region using your own means of transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting advisors in a variety of business models including Managing General Agencies and National Accounts would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Deliver product expertise, creative sales ideas and industry insight.
Expand and multiply the acquisition of new life insurance, disability and critical illness business by working with advisors across our Advisory Network.
Showcase to advisors the power behind Canada Life solutions.
Research trends and business growth.
Share actionable ideas.
Travel throughout an assigned region.

Benefits

Base + Comm
Ongoing professional development
Competitive compensation
Company-matching RPP
Share ownership plan
Recognition and rewards
Proven processes, strategies and tools
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.