Director, Partner Solutions MGA+

People Corporation; Pickering, Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Partner Solutions to enhance their advisor network in the Pickering area. This role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with advisors, leveraging your sales expertise to drive growth and deliver tailored solutions. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team to formulate strategic business plans and ensure comprehensive coverage across your territory. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the insurance landscape positively while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Benefits

Extended health care and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan with company contributions

Health & Wellness offerings

Mental Health programs

Assistance for industry designations

Competitive compensation

Learning opportunities alongside experts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with existing and prospective advisors.
• Conduct research to qualify prospective advisors.

Skills

Sales Experience

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Networking Skills

Analytical Skills

Self-Starter

Competitive Spirit

Education

Level II Life License

CEBS GBA

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Director, Partner Solutions, MGA+ to join our team and manage the Ottawa to Pickering territory.

The Partner Solutions division of People Corporation was designed to provide our third-party advisor channel with a unique market advantage. Our solutions-based approach helps advisors deliver timely, and value-driven results to their clients, while enhancing their brand strength and removing obstacles that stand in the way of their growth. As part of a regional franchise model, you will work to achieve individual and team revenue targets in your assigned region. You will be bringing new group advisors onto the GroupQuest platform, and providing unbiased concierge business development support to in-force MGA+ advisors across their respective GroupQuest blocks of business.

The Director, Partner Solutions MGA+ will:

• Conduct telephone calls, video calls and in-person visits to existing and prospective advisors
• Work with our existing distribution network of advisors to understand their needs and their client’s needs
• Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with existing advisors and prospective advisors in your assigned region
• Maintain agreed-upon levels of face-to-face contact with advisors you partner with in your region
• Leverage networking events, social media, and advisor referral to open new opportunities
• Conduct research to qualify prospective advisors and determine if they are an appropriate partner for People Corporation
• Collaborate and share ongoing best practices, sales, marketing, and business development ideas and strategies with peers and advisors
• Collaborate with the Vice-President, Partner Solutions Distribution, MGA+ to formulate, agree upon and implement a comprehensive annual business plan for the region, as well as management strategies to ensure proper coverage of the entire territory

To be successful as a Director, Partner Solutions MGA+ with People Corporation, you will need:

• Minimum 5+ years of sales experience in the insurance industry, working in a target-driven environment
• Highly motivated, competitive, and results-oriented sales professional
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong organizational and networking skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Independent self-starter who is confident, positive, enthusiastic, and professional
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while meeting critical deadlines
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Motivated to embrace and evangelize our value proposition in the industry
• Proficient technology skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

All-star candidates will have:

• Level II Life License and/or CEBS GBA an asset

What's in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. 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 employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to [e-mail]