Business Development Manager

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial insurance provider in Canada is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business and build strong relationships. You will leverage your 7+ years of industry experience, along with excellent analytical and relationship-building skills. This role offers a supportive environment with flexible schedules and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Wellness Program

Flexible health benefits

Generous time off

Education assistance

Employee share purchase plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the Property + Casualty industry in a Business Development role.
• Solid knowledge of insurance products, laws, and sales concepts.
• Strong understanding of business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and build relationships with partners.
• Analyze market data to identify growth opportunities.
• Attract new clients and maintain profitability.

Skills

Developing and fostering exceptional relationships

Planning, organizing, and managing multiple demands

Strong analytical skills

Job description

Our Business Development Managers work hard to generate new business and foster solid relationships with external partners. They identify, investigate, and develop new business opportunities that contribute to Northbridge Financial’s growth and success.

They are passionate about the relationships they have with our Brokers. They work closely to foster those partnerships while monitoring and reviewing results to ensure that we are maintaining strong profitability. Our BDMs also work hard to attract new clients to add to our network – strategically targeting specific types of business.

They utilize their strong analytical skills to analyze results, view trends, and identify growth opportunities using market data. This work greatly contributes to our long‑term success.

In other words, they’re awesome. If you are too, consider joining our Sales & Distribution team!

You're great at :

• Developing and fostering exceptional relationships
• Planning, organizing, and managing multiple demands
• Working with a long‑term perspective in addressing or business needs

You have :

• 7+ years in the Property + Casualty industry in a Business Development role
• Solid knowledge of insurance products, insurance laws, and sales concepts
• A strong understanding of business strategy

We’re great at putting you first by :

• Prioritizing your well‑being (Wellness Program, flexible health benefits, employee assistance)
• Promoting balance (flexible schedules, generous time off, and work from home options)
• Supporting your financial health (employee share purchase plan, pension plans, discount on staff insurance)
• Helping you grow in your career (education assistance, internal mobility)
• Caring about the community and the causes you believe in (donation matching, team volunteering)

Who we are :

We’re Northbridge Insurance. We’re proud to work with Canada’s most trusted commercial broker networks. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial insurance providers. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and creating solutions that help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.