Strategic Relationship Manager

David Aplin Recruiting; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in British Columbia is seeking a Strategic Relationship Manager to enhance broker partnerships and support marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in insurance, and possesses strong communication skills. This role includes extensive travel and offers a competitive salary with various benefits, creating a collaborative and dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance incentives

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team-oriented environment

Frequent travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sales and/or marketing experience, ideally within the insurance sector.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products across Personal, Commercial, Marine, and Professional Lines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence brokers.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and grow relationships with distribution partners.
• Plan and execute sales activities including broker meetings and networking events.
• Develop and maintain a consistent sales strategy.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our client, aleading Managing General Agent (MGA) with a national presence, is seeking aStrategic Relationship Manager to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with strong sales and relationship-building skills who is passionate about expanding broker partnerships, driving growth, and supporting marketing initiatives across multiple product lines. Working as part of the Strategic Relations Team, you will play a key role in strengthening distribution relationships and contributing to the company’s long-term success.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary with performance incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment within a fast-paced industry
• Frequent travel opportunities within your region, with occasional travel across Canada

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and grow relationships with distribution partners across your designated territory
• Plan and execute sales activities including broker meetings, office visits, training sessions, and networking events (both virtual and in-person)
• Develop and maintain a consistent sales strategy and record all outreach activity accurately
• Manage a pipeline of qualified leads to support regional sales objectives
• Support marketing campaigns, webinars, and promotional initiatives, ensuring marketing collateral is prepared and available
• Collaborate with underwriting teams by gathering and submitting detailed business information to support pricing and solutions development
• Travel extensively within the BCregion, with occasional travel to other regions for events or initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum3 years of sales and/or marketing experience, ideally within the insurance sector
• Strong knowledge of insurance products across Personal, Commercial, Marine, and Professional Lines (insurance industry experience considered a strong asset)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage brokers
• Collaborative team player with proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook; Access experience is an asset)
• Professional, dynamic presence with the ability to represent the company confidently to brokers and industry partners

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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