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Director of Business Development– Individual Investments and Insurance

Nova Scotia | New Brunswick
Posted 3 days ago
Job Details:
Fully remote
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses & Incentives
Wellness Programs

As Director of Business Development, your mandate will be to achieve sales targets for savings and individual insurance products with brokers and managing general agents in your territory.

Your initial assignment will cover:

New Brunswick for individual insurance.

All Atlantic provinces for individual investments.

The territory requires a focus more important on the individual products, requiring strong expertise in this area and a good understanding of individual insurance.

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven professional with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to support growth and innovation within our sales and marketing team.

Responsibilities
  • Achieve or exceed monthly and annual targets for sales, calls, and meetings.
  • Implement the sales business development strategy in the assigned territory.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with our distributors (MGAs and advisors).
  • Develop and execute sales and retention strategies with distributors (including visits, advisor presentations, etc.).
  • Proactively contact existing advisors to provide product updates and highlight opportunities to grow their business with Assumption products.
  • Identify and recruit new advisors and distribution opportunities.
  • Provide business development support to advisors, adding value to our distribution network.
  • Represent Assumption Life as an ambassador at promotional and industry events.
Qualifications
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and French.
  • University or college degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in financial services or insurance.
  • Proven experience in selling investment and insurance products.
  • Knowledge of the MGA market (strong asset).
  • Professional designations such as LLQP, CFP, CLU, or others (asset).
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations and workshops.
Work With Us
  • The chance to be part of a dynamic, high-performance team that adheres to the following ethical values: leadership, collaboration, trust and commitment;
  • Opportunities for training and development;
  • A comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits;
  • A paid volunteer day;
  • Time off to care for family members and pets.
Company Website: http://www.assumption.ca

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About Assumption Life

About Assumption Life

At Assumption Life, we value the development of our employees in diversified and inclusive work teams that foster creative thinking and innovation.

Assumption Life is deeply committed to its community's development

Founded in 1903 in Massachusetts, Assumption Life is the result of a group of people who want to take their destiny into their own hands. Their goal was simple: to ensure the prosperity of Acadian families in New England. Since its inception, Assumption Life has continued to making difference beyond the borders of l'Acadie for all families across Canada. Our Company, which began as a great idea 122 years ago, is now one of the largest mutual life insurance and financial services companies in Canada. Today, this culture of generosity and commitment is demonstrated by our employees. Whether it is helping out at special events, raising funds for charities or, helping people in need, Assumption Life employees are very committed to their community and are always ready to help.

An employer of choice

We ensure competitive salaries, as well as performance-based bonuses, generous benefits and flexibility in our policies and practices to respond to the needs of our employees.

Assumption Life is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We extend employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, gender identity or gender expression, status of a pardoned person, social condition or political activity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation for an interview, please let us know by emailing [email protected]