Account Executive, Insurance - North York, Canada - THE EMPIRE LIFE INS. CO

THE EMPIRE LIFE INS. CO

Verified Company

North York, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Account Executive, Insurance:

Why you'll love this role:

The Account Executive is responsible for driving sales by building and fostering long term relationships with Distribution Partners and Financial advisors in their assigned territory.

The incumbent is guided by defined goals and objectives and works under the direction of the Regional Vice President, Retail Distribution.

What you'll be working on:

Conduct regular and targeted face to face and virtual meetings with Distribution Partners and Advisors to gain an in depth understanding of their unique business needs and advise on Business Building Strategies, Sales Concepts and revenue generating ideas.
Proactively seek opportunities to initiate and build new relationships with Distribution Partners.
Manage case development by liaising with internal partners such a Tax & Estate Planning and Underwriting to ensure product mix meets underlying needs.
Actively participate in Business Building and Appreciation Events for Distribution Partners in addition to attending industry events and representing and promoting the Empire Life brand.
Gather and share market intelligence to marketing and sales colleagues.
Maintain accurate and current records of Distribution Partner activity and potential product and revenue generating ideas.
Responsibly manage assigned Promotional and Travel Budget.
Build and maintain comprehensive knowledge of current market trends and the competitive landscape and position Empire Life strategically.
Manage personal growth and development by leveraging strengths and identify and act on development opportunities.

What you'll need to have:

8+ years face to face sales experience in Financial Services In depth knowledge of the Canadian Insurance marketplace and the broker and advisor channel Established network and stellar reputation in the MGA marketplace LLQP required and preference for additional accreditation such as CLU, CFP, FMA, CHFC, RHU. Undergraduate degree highly preferred Exceptional relationship building, influencing and presentation skills a must. Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills necessary.
High proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and other technical platforms.

What it would be nice for you to have:

Undergraduate degree majoring in Business

Beyond the salary:

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

Benefits Plan
Pension Plan
Social Club
Learning & Development
Current Career Opportunities
Career Choices

Get to know us:

We are one of the top 10 life insurance companies in Canada and offer an environment that encourages the pursuit of personal and professional success.

At the heart of that success is our focus on customers; we provide protection and financial security for Canadians—with a personal touch.

We acknowledge and reward talent, and support our employees in achieving and exceeding individual and organizational goals.

Our goal is to make Empire Life a great place to work, learn and grow, where people can be their true selves, feel they belong and have equal opportunity for growth in their careers.

We're also committed to supporting an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity and the chance to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply.