Build the future with us
Are you driven by sales support and relationship management and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Inside Sales Specialist, you will play a key role in Sales Directors, associates, and MGA advisors by streamlining administrative and sales processes, facilitating communication, and helping drive business development initiatives.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an workplace that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What you'll accomplish with us
- Acting as the primary point of contact for administrative and sales support requests from advisors, Sales Directors, and internal team members.
- Processing or directing requests efficiently while ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to coordinate responses and provide a seamless advisor experience.
- Communicating important business updates, sales initiatives, and announcements to advisors, Business Development Managers (BDMs), and MGA partners.
- Managing and maintaining the inventory of sales concepts, presentations, and supporting sales materials.
- Distributing sales concepts and presentations to advisors as needed.
- Conducting follow-up activities related to sales campaigns, business initiatives, and major communications.
- Proactively reaching out to newly contracted advisors to introduce available sales support services and resources.
- Tracking sales activities and outcomes, providing visibility and insights to the sales team.
- Producing customized advisor and sales contact lists to support business development activities.
- Maintaining advisor segmentation information and ensuring internal documentation remains accurate and up to date.
- Leveraging internal tools and digital platforms to support advisor engagement, activity tracking,
and case management.
What could accelerate your success in this role
- Is recognized for outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Excels at managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs in a deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Communicates effectively and collaborates well with internal teams, advisors, and business partners.
- Is highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Possesses knowledge of digital communication and marketing platforms such as Constant Contact or similar tools.
- Has completed post-secondary studies in administration, finance, or a related field.
- Brings previous experience in the insurance industry, which would be considered a strong asset.
- Advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves to communicate, provide sales support, share business updates and sales materials, and collaborate with advisors, MGA partners, and internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
Why you'll love working with us
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
- A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and cutting-edge workspaces;
- Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
The typical hiring range for this position is between $47 544 and $79 785 CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our ma
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📌 Inside sales specialist (Toronto)
🏢 IA
📍 Toronto