Business Manager, Distribution Excellence

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a Business Manager for Distribution Excellence to lead a national team in Toronto. This role focuses on coaching, empowerment, and ensuring operational effectiveness in distribution. Candidates should have extensive experience in the financial services industry and a strong understanding of business operations. This position offers a competitive salary and a full-time employment type.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of the financial services business and marketplace.
• Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Regional Sales Associate team.
• Foster success through coaching and empowerment.
• Liaison between field teams and back-office operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Financial services understanding

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in business or finance

Job description

Business Manager, Distribution Excellence

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Permanent Full Time

We are seeking a national leader to join our Distribution Planning and Performance Team—a group of passionate, entrepreneurial professionals committed to driving growth and innovation.

As Business Manager, Distribution Excellence , you will lead a national team of Regional Sales Associates, working in close partnership with Regional Sales Managers and Sales Representatives across Canada. This team plays a critical role in supporting advisors through calls, meetings, events, and case preparation. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives and projects that enhance our distribution capabilities and operational performance. You will be a vital link to the field and act as a knowledge centre for distribution.

What you will do :

• Provide direct leadership and coaching to the Regional Sales Associate team
• Foster a culture of success through coaching, empowerment and a forward-thinking mindset
• Provide an imperative, cross functional liaison framework between our field team and our back-office operations leaders and peers
• Ensure appropriate onboarding, training and ongoing development of Regional Sales Associates
• Support employee retention and engagement through thoughtful leadership
• Partner with senior leaders across Canada Life to align on strategy and execution
• Contribute to development and coordination of various projects and programs in service of the channel value offering.

What you will bring :

8+ years’ experience in the financial services industry

A strong understanding of the financial services business and marketplace

Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams

Leadership experience is considered an asset

Completion of insurance industry designations is considered an asset (i.e. LLQP, CFP, CHS, CLU)

Fluency in French is considered an asset

Post-secondary education in a related field (i.e. business, finance; university degree or diploma)

As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.

The base salary for this position is between $76,400.00 - $141,400.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life servesthe financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Financial Services and Insurance

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