Senior Manager, Corporate Accounts

Definity Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounts to lead the management of key partnerships across its brands. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in strategic partnership management and a proven ability to drive measurable outcomes. Responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing corporate partnerships, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful partner engagement. This role supports a hybrid work model and offers a competitive salary range based on location and experience.

Benefits

Company share ownership program

Incentive programs

Pension and savings programs

Paid volunteer days

Educational resources and tuition assistance

Wellness and recognition programs

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic partnership management, business development, or corporate account leadership.
• Proven track record of managing complex partnerships and driving measurable outcomes.
• Strong financial acumen with experience interpreting P&L statements.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the corporate accounts team across both Sonnet and Petline.
• Strategically manage 40+ corporate partnerships.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Operations for successful partner onboarding.
• Maximize the value from each partnership through strategic engagement.
• Develop retention strategies for high-potential partners.
• Monitor partnership profitability and provide insights.

Skills

Strategic partnership management

Business development

Corporate account leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounts will lead the consolidated corporate partnerships function across both Sonnet and Petline brands. This strategic role is responsible for overseeing all existing and future distribution partnerships, driving impactful growth, operational efficiency, and long-term partner value. The successful candidate will be a cross‑functional leader, accountable for strategic recommendations, financial performance, and partner retention across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and manage the corporate accounts team across both direct-to-consumer brands in our Direct Channel – Sonnet & Petline.
• Active Strategic management of a combined 40+ corporate partnerships.
• Launch new distribution partnerships with consistency and measurable impact.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Operations, and other internal teams to enable successful partner onboarding and activation.

Partner Value Optimization & Retention

• Maximize the value extracted from each partnership through strategic engagement and performance tracking.
• Develop and execute retention strategies for high-potential partners.
• Make recommendations on partner growth, transformation, or exit strategies.
• Own and interpret the P&L for each partnership.
• Ensure financial performance aligns with original business cases and investment expectations.
• Monitor ROI and provide insights to senior leadership on partnership profitability.

Internal Enablement & Collaboration

• Identify internal enablers and blockers to partner success.
• Recommend operational or structural changes to support long-term growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration across departments to support partnership success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic partnership management, business development, or corporate account leadership.
• Proven track record of managing complex partnerships and driving measurable outcomes.
• Strong financial acumen with experience interpreting P&L statements.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and executive leadership.

Insurance or financial services experience is an asset.

Salary Range

$87,400 - $161,000

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement?

We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.

What’s in it for you?

• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work ® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by [e-mail].

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).