Director, Retail Distribution & Sales Enablement

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Drives sales results for designated products being sold through internal BMO channels by improving BMO employees product knowledge expertise and customer needs conversations in order to provide solutions in the best interests of customers. Provides training and coaching to optimize sales and channel performance. Supports a variety of national and regional programs to drive overall business growth. Gathers and shares insights about the product processes and client experience to continuously improve the market offer.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMOs purpose sets inspirational goals defines clear expected outcomes and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts retains and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance recognizes and rewards performance coaches employees supports their development and manages poor performance.
• Understands and works towards the business plan for the designated products.
• Identifies gaps and opportunities in the business plan and recommends solutions to achieve results.
• Assists in managing the customer escalation process related to new features benefits and price.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Provides input into the development of training support programs and tools for the entire sales force.
• Obtains feedback on customer needs and expectations and proactively shares with product managers for enhancing product features and creating new products.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• Develops the business case by identifying needs analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
• Recommends business priorities advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Tracks and monitors the impact of product features benefits price on customer behaviour and uses this knowledge to assess and recommend new product and pricing strategies.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
• Breaks down strategic problems and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type including readiness assessments planning stakeholder management execution evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.
• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Organizes and manages regular sales meetings/conferences to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the sales force.
• Provide sales training and coaching to maximize sales channel effectiveness.
• Identifies business needs designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Supports the development of training materials and presentations to enhance employee effectiveness.
• Leads/participates in the design implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Supports and enhances the delivery of the desired client experience through sales channels.
• Supports regional and national sales & marketing programs to drive overall sales effectiveness.
• Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders to build capability and drive business growth.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy protect assets and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks Policies Standards Procedures and Supporting documents) laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Typically 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert product knowledge.
• Sales management experience preferred.
• Training experience preferred.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location skills experience education and qualifications for the role and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance tuition reimbursement accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits please visit: Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting positive change for our customers our communities and our people. By working together innovating and pushing boundaries we transform lives and businesses and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued respected and heard and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. Well support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching to manager support and network-building opportunities well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at is committed to an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each others differences we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO directly or indirectly will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.