Business Development Director - Investments (Québec)

Assumption Life; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Benefits package

Volunteer day

Family/pet leave

Job summary

Assumption Life is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director - Investments to lead sales efforts for individual savings products with MGAs and brokers in Quebec. You will drive growth by building strong broker relationships, delivering presentations, and identifying new opportunities.

The role requires in-depth product knowledge, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to collaborate with the Sales and Marketing team to represent Assumption Life in the market.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Quebec brokerage and MGA market.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the investment brokerage industry.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the sale of financial products.
• Strong language skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
• Implement long-term sales growth strategy for the business line.
• Maintain and develop relationships with distribution partners (MGAs and advisors).
• Implement sales and retention strategies with distribution partners through meetings and workshops.
• Proactively contact existing advisors about Assumption Life products and portfolio opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new advisor relationships and distribution opportunities.
• Provide business development support to advisors to add value to networks.
• Participate in promotional events as an ambassador for Assumption Life.

Skills

Sales leadership

Brokerage market knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

French language

English language

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, results-oriented sales leader looking to play a key role in a rapidly growing company and contribute to accelerating its growth.

As a Business Development Director - Investments, the successful candidate is responsible for achieving sales targets for individual savings products with the managing general agencies (MGAs) and brokers assigned to their territory. In this role, the Business Development Director must build and maintain strong business relationships with brokers and MGAs, while demonstrating a strong client-focused approach.

In addition to possessing in-depth knowledge of individual savings products, the successful candidate must be dynamic, enthusiastic, and have strong problem-solving skills. They will play a key role within the Sales and Marketing team while representing Assumption Life to MGAs and brokers throughout their territory (Quebec).

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Quebec brokerage and managing general agency (MGA) market.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the investment brokerage industry.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the sale of financial products.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French, along with good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and workshops.
• Creativity in identifying new business opportunities and driving growth.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Financial Planner (PFP), Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Investment Management (CIM) designations are an asset.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales objectives while increasing market share.
• Experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) is considered an asset.

If this challenge matches your career aspirations and you would like to play a key role in the exciting development of our company, please apply no later than September 28, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed monthly and annual sales, calls, and meetings targets.
• Implement the long-term sales growth strategy for the business line.
• Maintain and develop relationships with our distribution partners, including managing general agencies (MGAs) and advisors.
• Implement sales and retention strategies with our distribution partners. These strategies will include meetings, presentations, and various business development activities with advisors and MGAs.
• Proactively contact existing advisors to inform them about Assumption Life products and how they can leverage our product portfolio to grow their business.
• Identify and pursue new advisor relationships and distribution opportunities.
• Provide business development support to advisors in order to deliver added value to our distribution networks.
• Participate in promotional events as an ambassador for Assumption Life.

• The chance to be part of a dynamic, high-performing team that adheres to the following ethical values: leadership, collaboration, trust and commitment;
• Training and development opportunities;
• A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits;
• A paid volunteer day;
• Time off to care for family members and pets.