Business Development Representative - Ottawa, Canada - Wawanesa Insurance

Description

Job Overview

Reporting into the Business Development Manager, the Business Development Representative will grow strong relationships with their broker network and drive in profitable target business. You will be a key player in the growth of your broker territory. In order to achieve this growth, you will be involved in contracting new brokers, training on Wawanesa products, broker planning, pipelining commercial business and explaining Wawanesa's strategy.

Job Responsibilities

Grow target business within your territory.

Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of marketplace, products, brokerage M&A and how competitor products compare with Wawanesa's products.

Act as a liaison between Wawanesa and our brokers to ensure flow of communication and assist in solving any company/brokerage concerns.

Work effectively with functional departments and management to achieve plans and goals.

Assess non contracted brokerage opportunities and territories to achieve growth and production plans.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

7-10 years of relevant insurance experience of which 5 are focused on commercial insurance.

Knowledge of Life and Group Benefits is an asset.

Proficient Microsoft Office.

Strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to monitor performance and results.

Good presentation and training skills with the ability to communicate at the right level for the audience.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Team player who makes quality contributions and supports fellow team members.

CIP or working towards completion.

Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Communications or a similar field.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.