About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px">Base + Comm </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:#ffffff">-</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Forget about boring, traditional paint-by-numbers insurance sales. Ready for a more challenging and bigger canvas? Join a creative organization where you’ll connect with some of the most entrepreneurial, spirited, energetic people you’ll ever meet in your life. We’re looking for a Regional Sales Manager with insurance business savvy and charismatic gusto to play an integral role with the Vancouver Insurance Distribution team. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>What you will do:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Leverage your 7+ years in sales/wholesaling to be the authority on life insurance, disability and critical illness products, sales strategies, the financial services industry and applicable legislation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Understand and communicate tax and estate planning related to life and living benefits to a variety of advisors </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Expand and multiply the acquisition of new life insurance, disability and critical illness business by working with advisors</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Deliver product expertise, creative sales ideas and industry insight - our product shelf is robust, dependable and effective and we’re looking to you to show case to advisors the power behind Canada Life solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">With your credibility and expertise (CFP, CH.F.C., PFP and/or CLU), you’re ready to lead, inspire and set the agenda. You’ve got a team, and you’ll be supported with proven processes, product solutions, strategies and technical support</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>What you will bring</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">7+ years' experience in financial services / insurance industry</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Post-secondary education, preferably in finance; or equivalent work experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Strong leadership, sales and relationship-building skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Good knowledge of Canadian life insurance, disability and critical illness products, sales strategies, the financial services industry and applicable legislation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">You’re creative and disciplined. You recognize you’re on your own — there’s no activity if you don’t self-generate.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Your day runs the gamut from researching trends and business growth to sharing actionable ideas. You transition seamlessly from your desktop to your iPhone and face-to-face. Your territory is wide, and you welcome the road.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">You thrive because you get personal satisfaction that comes from helping others succeed. Your mentoring nature is part of your DNA, and you appreciate the key role you play in helping Canadians reach their goals and dreams. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">General understanding of tax and estate planning principles related to life insurance and living benefit solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Hold valid financial services designations, such as CFP, CH.F.C, PFP or CLU</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Experience supporting advisors in a variety of business models including Managing General Agencies and National Accounts would be an asset</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Ability to work independently and in a team environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Ability to travel throughout an assigned region using your own means of transportation </span></li> </ul><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#ffffff">-</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The base salary for this position is between <strong>$90,400.00 </strong><strong>- $140,400.00 </strong>annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-Hybrid</span></span></p>