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Job ID:9948Employment Type:Existing RoleWorking Business Language:English. This role is considered a head‑office role and will require communication with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be fully proficient in English.Salary:At Wawanesa, salary is one component of a comprehensive offering. Full‑time and part‑time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top‑up programs, generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits, and a pension plan. The salary range for this role is $160,000 – $190,000.Job Overview Working under minimal supervision, the Director, Regional Business Development contributes to Wawanesa’s success by directing, planning, and implementing sales strategies and initiatives. This role develops and executes sales programs over both short and long term timeframes.Job ResponsibilitiesAct as a key contributor in all business development activities to support the distribution of products and services and achieve the company’s strategic growth objectives.Establish business targets and promote the vision around them.Prospect for new distribution partnerships, develop and strengthen current relationships through ongoing contact and support.Build, lead and develop a high‑performing team to support and maintain Wawanesa’s distribution channel sales responsibilities.Create and enable a respectful, challenging, and rewarding work workplace where employees are maximized to their full potential while contributing to Wawanesa’s goals.Contribute to and support the development and evolution of Wawanesa’s policies and practices.Champion initiatives and be receptive to employee resistance and acceptance to foster genuine understanding and commitment.Stay abreast of industry,



regulatory and company changes or trends as they relate to the insurance industry.Perform other responsibilities as required.QualificationsMinimum ten years of Business Development experience with five years in a leadership role within the P&C Insurance Industry, including significant commercial knowledge.Strong knowledge of the P&C Insurance market and broker network within the Ontario region is required (Experience in the GTA market is an asset).CIP/FCIP or LLQP designation desirable, combined with an undergraduate degree in business administration, commerce, sales, or marketing.Strong established broker network.Strong MS Office skills.Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and gain respect, credibility and confidence from others.Ability to make excellent and well‑justified decisions in complex and high‑pressure situations.Ability to develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies and plans that bridge complex issues spanning time.Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to recognize and identify critical issues.Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills with the ability to convey ideas persuasively and eloquently.Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Wawanesa is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and embraces 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 diversification of thought and ideas. We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates and offer accommodations during any stage of the process upon request.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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📌 Director, Regional Business Development - Ontario (Toronto)
🏢 Wawanesa Insurance
📍 Toronto