Summer Student - Sales Enablement

• Other Possible Location(s): Calgary, Alberta; North York, Ontario
• Job category: Internships and Student Employment

PPI (an independent subsidiary of iA Financial) is an Insurance Marketing Organization that sits between independent advisors and insurance companies. From coast-to-coast, we provide value-added services and support such as digital tools, education, marketing, and administration, to help Advisors elevate and grow their business with a socially responsible mindset.

At PPI, each day you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference when you support our independent insurance advisors in providing financial security and peace of mind to their clients: Canadian families and businesses.

When you join PPI, you will be part of a diverse, inclusive and equitable place to work that values different perspectives. You will benefit from a culture that is people-focused, inclusive and collaborative with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, develop your career and make a meaningful impact.

We’re looking for a self-starter with insurance industry experience and the ability to execute strategies that adhere to brand objectives across multiple platforms to join our Digital Sales Enablement Team.

Reporting to the Manager, Advisor Solutions Managers, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying and managing insurance sales opportunities generated from our policy management system.

Who you are:
You are comfortable with technology. Your peers recognize you as an excellent communicator and team player. You use empathy and active listening to understand the needs of your clients and strive to deliver value from the get-go by leveraging content marketing with the policy management system to anticipate Advisor needs.

Your excellent analytical skills and deep understanding of both sales and buyer’s journey metrics allow you to personalize content and communicate accordingly. Your attention to detail allows you to edit spreadsheets and use digital tools to help us grow advisors' productivity.

What You Will Do:

1. Generate qualified sales leads from our policy management system and send to identified Advisors.
2. Update and maintain records in our policy management system.
3. Prepare client-facing, compliant sales presentations to share with participating Advisors.
4. Proactively prepare and send letters to clients.
5. Communicate with and field calls from Advisors and clients.
6. Work collaboratively with the Operations team when potential opportunities are identified from service requests.
7. Prepare and analyze sales pipeline reports and dashboards.
8. Maintain accurate activity logs.
9. Build and test new messaging to improve campaign performance.
10. Support the Digital Sales Enablement team with identified projects and day-to-day tasks as required.

Education, Experience and Skills:

1. Minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service-oriented role; preferably within the insurance industry.
2. Previous insurance sales experience is a plus.
3. Strong business acumen and writing skills.
4. Outstanding communication skills and proven ability to influence and persuade others; both internally and externally.
5. Excellent English language skills required (both oral and written) and French preferred.
6. Critical thinker with the ability to think on your feet, try new approaches and bounce back when things don’t go your way.
7. Excellent time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
8. Strong attention to detail.
9. Eagerness to learn and a willingness to be coached.

Summer employment runs from May to September.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your resume may be used for other vacancies.

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Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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