Job Opportunities Senior Business Development Representative
Job Opportunities Senior Business Development Representative
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Job Description
Job ID:9466
Working Business Language: Bilingual in French and EnglishThis role is considered a head office role and requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the business languages utilized are both English and French. As such the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English and French.
Salary: At Wawanesa salary is only one component of a holistic comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our addition to salary full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time personal days premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors including but not limited to: your work location local labour market conditions external market salary data internal pay equity and the knowledge skills experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $85000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa were proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work.You may work from any of the following locations: Montreal QC or Quebec QC.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa Mutual) founded in 1896 is one of Canadas largest mutual insurers with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg is the parent company of Wawanesa Life which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada and Western Financial Group which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada and we are home to more than 3600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit .
We are currently looking for dedicated driven and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
Under minimal supervision the Sr. Business Development Representative will; manage brokerage relationships between Wawanesa and brokerage network develop and achieve targeted business goals with contracted brokers and develop opportunities to grow the business with new brokerages and territories within the region all which reflect Wawanesas strategies.
Job Responsibilities
- Act as the central liaison between Wawanesa and our brokers to ensure flow of communication and assist in solving any company/brokerage concerns.
- Manage the brokerage relationship which includes; establishing and managing production results setting and achieving growth and marketing plans based on individual brokerage plans and regional goals and assessing a brokerages benefit or risk to regional goals.
- Work effectively with functional departments and management teams to achieve plans and goals which includes; training sessions facilitating meetings with Wawanesa and brokerage staff implementing underwriting plans providing marketplace information and directing claim or underwriting concerns to the appropriate channels at broker and Wawanesa offices.
- Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of marketplace products brokerages and competitors.
- Assess non contracted brokerage opportunities and territories to achieve growth and production plans.
- Liaison and coordinate efforts with all Marketing and Business Development departments as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in; Business Marketing Communications or relatable field
- 5 years of relevant insurance experience
- Bilingualism in French and English written and spoken.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and ensure understanding.
- Proficient Microsoft Office
- Strong planning and organizing skills involving goal setting and results measurement with the ability to develop effective plans that define activities resources and timelines.
- Strong presentation and training skills with the ability to effectively facilitate sessions and deliver powerful presentations.
- Strong team player who facilitates high morale by encouraging others to be excited motivated and enthusiastic.
- Insurance Designation considered an asset
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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitobas Top Employers a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!
Diversity Equity Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa we are committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people this is supported by having a representative workforce.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including racialized persons women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of the 2SLGBTQIA community gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process please reach out in confidence to .
All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
