Insurance Sales Director

Equitable; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the financial industry as an Insurance Sales Director in Toronto. You will play a vital role in business development and account management in the MGA channel. Your mission includes providing strategic sales support and building strong relationships with insurance advisors. If you are proactive and passionate about insurance sales, this is an ideal opportunity to grow with us.

Benefits

Variable pay opportunities

Annual vacation and company-paid benefits

Car allowance and travel expense reimbursement

Immediate enrollment in pension plan with employer matching

Discounts on company products and services

Access to exclusive employee perks

Regular company unity events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of financial industry experience.
• Current Life License is a strong asset.
• Previous sales and sales management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with advisors.
• Meet or exceed sales targets.
• Deliver presentations to advisors and distributors.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Postsecondary education

Professional designation (e.g., CFP, CLU, CHFC, TEP)

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated, and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.

Reports To : National VP Wholesaler Development & Advisor Engagement

Term : Permanent Full-Time

Location : Toronto

Work Arrangements : You will work from your home office 100% of the time. You may be required to be in person at our office in Waterloo, ON, or another assigned location within the Waterloo Region on an as-needed basis. Sales-related roles may require travel based on the assignment.

The Opportunity : Equitable is growing! We are looking for an Insurance Sales Director to join our Individual Sales team. The Insurance Sales Director plays a critical role within our Individual Life and Health Insurance division. You will be responsible for business development and account management in the MGA channel, providing educational presentations, case consultations, sales strategies, and marketing support to drive sales. We are looking for someone proactive, driven, and passionate about Insurance Sales. We want to hear from you! Now is an exciting time to join one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers for 2025 and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing :

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurance-licensed advisors.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and the number of productive advisor relationships for the insurance product line (Universal Life, Whole Life, Term, and CI).
• Build relationships with producers through one-on-one meetings, both over Zoom and in-person seminars and case consultations.
• Deliver presentations to small and large groups of advisors and distributors.

What you will bring :

• Postsecondary education and/or applicable professional designation (e.g., CFP, CLU, CHFC, TEP).
• Current Life License is a strong asset.
• Minimum 5 years of financial industry experience, with experience in marketing to independent advisors in a life insurance environment.
• Previous sales and sales management experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and a well-maintained vehicle required.
• Proficiency in office software including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Superior time management and organizational skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to work varying schedules, including evenings and weekends; travel, including international travel, may comprise up to 65% of the role.

What’s in it for you :

• A high-performance and rewarding culture and experience.
• Variable pay opportunities.
• Annual vacation and company-paid benefits.
• Car allowance and travel expense reimbursement.
• Immediate enrollment into the company’s pension plan with employer matching.
• Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks.
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company unity and collaboration.

As part of the recruitment/offer process, you will be required to :

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor).

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at emailprotected if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

Remote

• Job Family: Individual Contributor, Non-Transactional

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills :

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Create a job alert for this search

Director, Insurance • Toronto, Ontario, Canada