Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic 'oneaviso' culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Business Development Manager to join our NEI Sales team for 12 months.

This role requires you to perform essential duties 1-3 days per week in your assigned Aviso Office.

Reporting to the Director, Inside Sales, the Business Development Manager is responsible for helping to drive our business forward for our Asset Management division.

The main focus is to achieve a specific sales target from the Investment Advisors within a defined sales territory. The successful candidate will work closely with the other sales team members within the territory to achieve the territory sales target.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on "getting things done", as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• To learn and utilize a consultative sales process developed by our sales management team to focus on the needs of the Investment Advisor
• In addition to partnering effectively with the wholesaler, you will be required to build and develop a territory of qualified advisors not currently being serviced by NEI
• Adhere to the prescribed amount of quality calls set yearly for each territory
• Follow-up with all attendees of branch presentations, dealer conferences and any/all PM events. Full plan to be established when event is being booked
• To commit to understanding the competitive landscape and identify all opportunities to sell and promote NEI's investment products at the broker/dealer firm level within a sales territory and communicate those opportunities to National Sales Management

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business Administration or related field
• CSC is required, and preference will be given to candidates who have completed additional designations
• 3-5 years' work experience in a sales environment, preferably in Mutual Funds
• Energetic, and friendly individual with self-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Analytical and attentive to detail
• Advanced market knowledge
• Excellent customer service orientation with the ability to handle difficult situations
• Strong cold calling skills
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you're looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $69,000 - $75,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.