Inside Sales Associate

National Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Regional Associate (Inside Sales) to proactively identify Investment Advisors and Financial Planners in the market. The position requires strong sales skills and a Bachelor's degree in Finance. Successful candidates will participate in business development activities and engage in sales campaigns while enjoying a dynamic work culture. A broad range of flexible benefits to promote employee wellbeing is also offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales or finance field.
• Completion of Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) or Canadian Securities Course (CSC) required.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and qualify new leads.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify Investment Advisors and Financial Planners.
• Conduct proactive sales and business development calls.
• Create and evaluate ongoing sales campaigns.
• Ensure high-quality client service with new supporters and leads.
• Participate in training to stay current on products and market.

Skills

Proactive sales skills

Strong communication skills

Financial market knowledge

Leadership capability

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Master's degree in related field

IFC or CSC certification

Job description

Overview

As a Regional Associate (Inside Sales) you will proactively identify and qualify Investment Advisors and Financial Planners throughout the IIROC and MFDA channels for the sale of NBI’s investment solutions. Through sales activities (calls, emails, digital interactions, marketing campaigns etc..) you will increase awareness and recognition of NBI’s investment solutions in the market and graduate high potential, qualified prospects up the segmentation ladder.

Your role

• Make proactive sales and business development phone calls according to activity targets
• Actively participate in the business development of the territory, specifically qualifying and graduating prospects, in order to meet sales objectives/targets
• Create, execute and evaluate ongoing sales campaigns
• Ensure high-quality client service and interactions with new supporters and prospects/leads
• Participate in training sessions to remain an effective resource person in terms of both products and the market in general
• Work as a team with other sales associates and sales managers in order to share ideas and increase overall sales success

Your team

You will be based in Toronto and working in partnership with Regional Directors (Outside Wholesalers), the Business Development Associate and a Sales Coordinator. Some travel may be required during certain instances (National Sales Meetings, client events etc.). You will be reporting to the Director, Inside Sales.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor\'s degree in Finance or a related field and 3 to 5 years of experience, or a completed Master\'s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience
• Successfully completed Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) course OR Canadian Securities Course (CSC) OR completion required within 6 months of hiring
• Demonstrated ability to be a great prospector/self starter, identify and qualify new leads
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and how investment solutions react accordingly
• Sales experience is a strong asset
• Strong listening and communication skills with the ability to simplify complicated concepts and problems
• Ability to build credibility and rapport with clients over the phone efficiently and effectively

Benefits and culture

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

Equity, accessibility, and inclusion

We’re putting people first. We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples\' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates!

What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us!

Additional required languages: English