Sales Associate, Insurance

iA Financial Group•Toronto, ON

11d•CA$73,214 - CA$96,096•Hybrid

About The Position

Build the future with us Are you driven by helping people feel confident and secure about their future and eager to contribute to the purpose of one of Canada’s top-ranked insurance companies? As a Sales Associate – Insurance, you will play a key role in promoting iA Insurance products and offerings to Independent Financial Advisors through the Brokerage Network. Working closely with a team of Insurance Sales Directors, you will build strong business relationships with advisors to understand their needs and support the execution of sales strategies. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. By joining our team, you will contribute directly to the growth of our distribution network while helping advisors deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients.

Requirements

Is recognized for their ability to lead, teach, coach, and motivate others.
Stands out for their excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and engage business partners.
Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Works effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Is known for their excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Has a minimum of 3 years of experience in the insurance industry or brokerage environment.
Advanced level of English proficiency required, as the role involves training advisors on life insurance products, responding to inquiries, developing business relationships, delivering presentations, and collaborating with advisors and business partners based in Toronto and across Canada on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma is considered an asset.
Industry designations such as CLU, CFP, CHS, or other related certifications are also considered assets.

Responsibilities

Drive sales growth by increasing advisor awareness of iA’s life insurance products and industry-leading ease-of-doing-business processes.
Educate and support advisors through individual and group training sessions on iA life insurance products, sales concepts, illustration software, and required documentation.
Develop new business opportunities and build strong relationships with Independent Financial Advisors across the Brokerage Network.
Collaborate with Sales Directors and marketing teams to create and deliver impactful presentations, while maintaining brand awareness and market presence.
Respond to advisor inquiries in a timely and professional manner and represent iA at conferences, road shows, presentations, and other industry events.