Virtual Sales Representative

Equitable Life of Canada; Alberta; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life insurance company in Canada is seeking an experienced professional to partner with the Director of Insurance Sales. The role involves driving business development, building relationships with advisors, and exceeding sales targets for insurance products. Candidates should have at least 5 years of industry experience and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely and includes competitive benefits.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits program

Employee discounts on products

Car allowance

Variable pay opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of financial industry experience, especially in life insurance marketing.
• Experience in account management within the life insurance sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development with the external Director of Insurance Sales.
• Develop relationships with insurance-focused advisors in assigned territories.
• Meet or exceed sales targets for the Individual Insurance Product Line.
• Conduct case consultations and provide sales, product, and marketing support.
• Build relationships through discussions, seminars, and consultations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Excel

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary education or professional designation (CFP, CLU, CHFC, TEP)

Job description

Employer Industry: Life and Health Insurance

Why consider this job opportunity

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work remotely from your home office 100% of the time
• Includes variable pay opportunities and a car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits program and immediate enrollment into the company’s pension program with employer matching
• Discounts on company products and access to exclusive employee perks
• Recognition as one of the Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2025

Responsibilities

• Partner with the external Director, Insurance Sales to drive business development
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurance-focused advisors in assigned territories
• Meet or exceed sales targets for the Individual Insurance Product Line
• Conduct case consultations and provide sales, product, and marketing support
• Build relationships with producers through discussions, seminars, and consultations

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and/or applicable professional designation (i.e., CFP, CLU, CHFC, TEP)
• Minimum 5 years of financial industry experience, particularly in marketing to firms and advisors in a life insurance environment
• Excellent negotiation skills and proficiency in office software (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in account management within the life insurance sector
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
• Ability to travel to various locations for meetings and events as required

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