Sales Associate, Insurance

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits

Performance-based incentive program

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance) in Toronto is seeking a Sales Associate – Insurance to promote iA Insurance products to Independent Financial Advisors. You will work with Sales Directors to build relationships, understand advisor needs, and support the execution of sales strategies.

This role emphasizes training advisors, presenting solutions, and representing iA at events, with a hybrid work arrangement and a focus on growth within the Brokerage Network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the insurance industry or brokerage environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma is an asset.
• Industry designations such as CLU, CFP, CHS, or related certifications are assets.
• Advanced level of English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by increasing advisor awareness of iA life insurance products and easy-to-do-business processes.
• Educate and support advisors through training sessions on life insurance products, sales concepts, illustration software, and required documentation.
• Develop new business opportunities and build relationships with Independent Financial Advisors across the Brokerage Network.
• Collaborate with Sales Directors and marketing teams to create and deliver presentations while maintaining brand presence.
• Respond to advisor inquiries professionally and represent iA at conferences and industry events.

Skills

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma (asset)

Tools

Illustration software

Job description

Description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by helping people feel confident and secure about their future and eager to contribute to the purpose of one of Canada’s top-ranked insurance companies? As a Sales Associate – Insurance, you will play a key role in promoting iA Insurance products and offerings to Independent Financial Advisors through the Brokerage Network. Working closely with a team of Insurance Sales Directors, you will build strong business relationships with advisors to understand their needs and support the execution of sales strategies.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. By joining our team, you will contribute directly to the growth of our distribution network while helping advisors deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients.

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What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Sales Associate – Insurance, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Drive sales growth by increasing advisor awareness of iA’s life insurance products and industry-leading ease-of-doing-business processes.
• Educate and support advisors through individual and group training sessions on iA life insurance products, sales concepts, illustration software, and required documentation.
• Develop new business opportunities and build strong relationships with Independent Financial Advisors across the Brokerage Network.
• Collaborate with Sales Directors and marketing teams to create and deliver impactful presentations, while maintaining brand awareness and market presence.
• Respond to advisor inquiries in a timely and professional manner and represent iA at conferences, road shows, presentations, and other industry events.

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What could accelerate your success in this role

• Is recognized for their ability to lead, teach, coach, and motivate others.
• Stands out for their excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and engage business partners.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Works effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Is known for their excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Has a minimum of 3 years of experience in the insurance industry or brokerage environment. A Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma is considered an asset. Industry designations such as CLU, CFP, CHS, or other related certifications are also considered assets.
• Advanced level of English proficiency required, as the role involves training advisors on life insurance products, responding to inquiries, developing business relationships, delivering presentations, and collaborating with advisors and business partners based in Toronto and across Canada on a regular basis.

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Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

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The typical base salary hiring range for this position is between $73 ,214 and $96 ,096 CAD per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive compensation program. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.