Insurance Sales Producer (81643)

Western Financial Group; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Commercial Insurance Sales Producer to join their dynamic team. In this hybrid role, you will leverage your insurance expertise to build and maintain a robust book of business, ensuring clients receive the coverage they need. Your day-to-day will involve prospecting for new clients, managing existing accounts, and fostering strong relationships. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including a guaranteed income plus commission, alongside generous health and wellness benefits. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

14 wellness days

Company matching investment and savings programs

100% employer-paid group benefits

Health care spending account

Qualifications

• Strong sales and customer service experience required.
• General Insurance Level 2 License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a book of business through prospecting and networking.
• Manage account activity and ensure customer retention.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Education

General Insurance Level 2 License

Tools

Applied Epic

Applied Rating Services

Job description

Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles, Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty. We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.

Commercial Insurance Sales Producer

As an Insurance Sales Producer with Western Financial Group, you will use your Commercial Insurance expertise to build and maintain a book of business, ensuring your customers have the coverage they need. Please note that this is a commission position.

Your role would be to coordinate sales opportunities, manage account activity and maintain a retention on the book of business. This is a hybrid position where you may be required to work remotely and in office depending on the client’s needs.

Here is what a typical day looks like

• Build your own book of business through prospecting, networking and client referrals
• Develop and implement a business plan for generating new sales which includes building out strategies for lead generation and cross-selling
• Managing and processing business on your book by doing risk assessment, marketing, coverage review, processing changes and reviewing renewals
• Referring our products and services on all lines of business to ensure the client’s needs are protected
• Promote retention of existing customers by building strong relationships and providing quality customer service
• Navigate multiple insurance partner online portals to complete customer applications
• Ensuring guidelines and risk appetite are met through open communication with Insurance Carrier Underwriters
• Liaise between client and external insurance partners to ensure fair and proper representation for both parties
• Continuous self-development, through industry and community involvement, and industry related courses
• Handling and setting up Accounts Receivables for clients
• Maintaining professionalism through client and peer communication

The value you bring

• General Insurance Level 2 License required
• Commercial insurance experience with knowledge and practical application working with various commercial lines of business and commercial markets both standard and specialty
• Experience exhibiting both strong sales and excellent customer service
• Experience in Applied Epic and Applied Rating Services would be an asset
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• High level of motivation and willingness to prospect for business
• The ability to communicate professionally in person, over the phone, and through email
• Strong communication skills with a natural ability to build authentic relationships
• Experience managing a book of business or relatable work experience
• A desire to learn our systems and processes. If you don’t know something, ask!
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in the face of adversity
• Passionate about helping people, community involvement, self-driven, and determined to succeed

Hours: Full-time / 37.5 hour/week

Location: Grande Prairie, AB

Compensation: Guaranteed Income plus Commission of 50% on New Business, 30% on Renewals

Requisition #: 81643

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box – we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role – or we might have another that suits you even better!

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in. If you have questions or require accommodation, please reach out to us.

Health and Wellness

We take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives – after all, they are our greatest asset. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account.

For over 20 years, supporting our local communities has been a part of everything we do – it’s engrained in our culture through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.