Director of Business Development

Americo Financial Life and Annuity; Toronto; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Director of Business Development to spearhead new business initiatives and manage relationships in the Greater Toronto area. The ideal candidate will harness telemarketing and customer visits to drive growth and must possess strong communication and sales skills. A full-time role offering competitive compensation of $85,000 - $115,000 CAD in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Wellness programs

RRSP with matching

Insurance benefits

Parking

Qualifications

• 2-3 years outside sales experience in financial services or insurance; marketing experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication, sales, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through cold calling, industry events, and prospecting.
• Build relationships with prospective agencies and brokerages.
• Collaborate with the operations team and Account Managers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sales experience

Trust-building

Goal-oriented

Organized

Outgoing personality

Proficient in Salesforce

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

College or university degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Apply today for an opportunity to join one of North America's top insurance premium financing companies. Since 1977, our company has grown to more than 500 associates and 30 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Our mission is: "To be the market leader by delivering innovative financial and technology solutions to help our customers, partners, and investors achieve their goals."

We empower our associates with products and legendary customer service, fostering a positive company culture with benefits like parking, comprehensive training, wellness programs, RRSP with matching, and insurance benefits.

Job Summary

This remote role requires living in the Greater Toronto region. The person will develop new business and manage existing relationships through strategies like telemarketing, customer visits, online searches, industry events, and referrals. The recruiting range is $85,000 - $115,000 CAD.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through cold calling, industry events, and prospecting.
• Build relationships with prospective agencies and brokerages.
• Increase unit count, premium, and interest margin by expanding existing relationships and adding new brokers.
• Conduct needs analyses and communicate our technology and service offerings effectively.
• Collaborate with the operations team and Account Managers.

Preferred Skills

• 2-3 years outside sales experience in financial services or insurance; marketing experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication, sales, and leadership skills.
• Trust-building, goal-oriented, organized, outgoing, and positive.
• Proficient in Salesforce and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

College or university degree or equivalent experience.

Employment Details

Full-time, Associate level, in Business Development and Sales.

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