Virtual Sales Representative - Asian Markets

Equitable Life of Canada; Ontario; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitable Life of Canada is seeking a Virtual Sales Representative focusing on the Asian markets. The position requires building advisor relationships within the life insurance sector, achieving sales targets, and utilizing superior communication and organizational skills in a remote work environment. A collaborative culture and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Annual vacation allowance

Company-paid benefits program

Pension program with employer matching

Discounts on company products

Regular EQ Together events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of financial industry experience.
• Experience in marketing to firms and advisors in a life insurance environment.
• Ability to travel for meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurance advisors.
• Meet or exceed sales targets for the Individual Insurance Product Line.
• Provide case consultation and sales support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

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

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Virtual Sales Representative - Asian Markets (Mandarin)

Monday, March 24, 2025

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.

Work Arrangements: You will work from your home office 100% of the time. Sales related roles may be required to travel based on the assignment. You may be required to be in-person at our office in Waterloo, ON or another assigned location within the Waterloo Region, on an as needed basis.

The Opportunity: The Virtual Sales Representative is a critical sales role within our Individual Life and Health Insurance division. Through partnership with the external Director, Insurance Sales; in this role you will be responsible for business development and account management of life insurance focused advisors across the MGA/Asian Markets marketplace. This will include providing case consultation, sales, product and marketing support to drive sales for the life and health insurance division of Equitable within assigned territories.

This role will have a focus on the MGA/Asian Markets channel across Canada.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with the external Director, Insurance Sales
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurance focused advisors through proactive activities within assigned territories
• Meet or exceed sales targets and grow the number of productive advisor relationships for the Individual Insurance Product Line (Universal Life, Whole Life, Term and CI)within assigned territories
• Build relationships with producers through 1 on 1 discussions, seminars and case consultation.

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary education and/or applicable professional designation (i.e. CFP, CLU, CHFC, TEP)
• Minimum 5 years of financial industry experience, with experience in marketing to firms and advisors in a life insurance environment
• Proficiency using various office-based software, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, analytical and presentation (written and oral) skills
• must have the ability to travel to various locations for meeting and/ or events as required

What’s in it for you:

• A high-performance and rewarding culture and experience
• Annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
• Immediate enrollment into the company’s pension program with employer matching
• Discounts on company products and service and access to exclusive employee perks
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

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