Insurance Sales Director

Equitable Life of Canada; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Toronto seeks an Insurance Sales Director to join their Individual Sales team. The role involves business development, relationship management, and delivering educational presentations. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in the financial industry, sales management experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. The position offers a competitive compensation package with various benefits including a pension program.

Benefits

Annual vacation allowance

Company-paid benefits program

Car allowance

Immediate pension program enrollment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurance licensed advisors.
• Meet or exceed sales targets for the Individual Insurance product line.
• Deliver presentations to small and large groups of Advisors.

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales Strategy

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Post-secondary education or applicable professional designation

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact—for our clients, our communities, and each other.

Position Title : Insurance Sales Director

Reports To : National VP Wholesaler Development & Advisor Engagement

Department : Individual Sales

Term : Permanent Full-Time

Territory : Greater Toronto Area

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 be required to travel based on the assignment.

The Opportunity :

If you're looking for purpose-driven work in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your voice is heard, and your growth is encouraged we’d love to connect ! We are looking for an Insurance Sales Director to join our Individual Sales team! The Insurance Sales Director is a critical sales role within our Individual Insurance division. In this role you will be responsible for business development and account management. This will include providing educational presentations, case consultation, sales strategies, product and marketing support to drive sales for the Individual Insurance division of Equitable. Are you driven, proactive and have a passion for Insurance Sales? We want to hear from you! Join one of the Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2025 and Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2024 and be part of something that matters!

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 Individual Insurance product line.
• Build relationships with producers through 1 on 1 meetings both over zoom and in person, seminars, and case consultation
• Deliver presentations to small and large groups of Advisors and distributors

What you will bring :

Post-secondary education and / or applicable professional designation (i.e. 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 an Individual insurance environment

Previous sales and sales management experience required

Valid driver’s license and well-maintained vehicle required

Proficiency using various office-based software, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel

Superior time management and organizational skills

Highly developed interpersonal, analytical and presentation (written and oral) skills

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 workplace where care, passion, and curiosity aren’t just values, they’re how we work, grow, and succeed together every day.

A high-performance and rewarding culture and experience

Annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program

Car allowance and work travel expense program

Immediate enrollment into the company’s pension program with employer matching

Discounts on company products and service and access to exclusive employee perks

Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

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

Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

This position is available due to an existing vacancy.

We are dedicated to inclusive and accessible hiring practices. If you require accommodations or alternative formats, please contact us at [e-mail] .

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