Regional Director Business Development Canada - WFG

Transamerica; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a Regional Director for Business Development at WFG, responsible for leading a team of consultants to drive sales and enhance agent performance. This role focuses on strategic growth and partnership development in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and leading a team of Regional External Business Development Consultants.
• Generating sales and driving agent recruiting, licensing, and sales production.
• Enhancing agent experience and increasing field performance.

Job description

Regional Director Business Development Canada - WFG

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses: 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors; 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprising life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions; and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long-term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, covering Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which includes Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

The Regional Director Business Development at WFG is responsible for coaching, leading, and developing a team of Regional External Business Development Consultants. They interface with field agents and leadership to generate sales, drive agent recruiting, licensing, and sales production; enhance the agent experience; and increase field performance through issue resolution, training, and promotional events. The team executes WFG growth strategies and acts as a principal advocate for the field force to support business growth, promote opportunities, and develop strategic partnerships.