The Linchpin Co. is a people operations group offering custom recruitment and consulting services.

We will be the point of contact between you and Martina Wilson/Desjardins and will act as your trusted advisor and coach. We look forward to your interest.

Are you a driven salesperson who's ready to build something of your own?

We're supporting a growing Desjardins Insurance agency in Paris, Ontario, looking for a motivated, competitive Sales Advisor with real hustle. You'll help individuals, families and local businesses protect what matters most, and build a book of clients who trust you for years. No insurance experience? No problem . If you can sell and you're hungry to learn, we'll get you licensed and teach you the rest.

Role Summary

As a Sales Advisor, you'll take ownership of building your client base across personal and commercial Property & Casualty insurance. We'll provide leads to get you started, but this role is about initiative: creating your own opportunities, earning referrals and growing relationships that turn into long-term clients. Your earnings grow as your book does.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and grow your own book of personal and commercial P&C; clients
- Follow up on agency-provided leads and generate your own through networking, referrals and community involvement
- Understand each client's needs and recommend the right coverage with clarity and confidence
- Lead sales conversations from first call to close
- Nurture long-term client relationships and drive retention




- Maintain your licensing and stay current on products and compliance standards

Ideal Candidate

- 2–4 years of sales experience in any industry (retail, automotive, telecom, B2B, hospitality, etc.)
- A self-starter who takes initiative and doesn't wait to be told what's next
- Competitive, goal-oriented and motivated by uncapped earning potential
- A natural relationship-builder and confident communicator
- Coachable, curious and genuinely excited to learn
- Already hold your OTL (Ontario general insurance licence)? Great. Not licensed yet? Also great. We'll support you through it.

What We Offer

- $50,000 base salary plus uncapped commission. First-year advisors typically earn $20,000–$40,000 in commission, for $70,000–$90,000 in total earnings.

- Licensing reimbursed. We'll pay you back for your licensing costs once you successfully complete your probation period. -Full advantages after your probation period- I cant remember if you said this

- Performance-based bonuses and rewards
- Hands-on training and mentorship from an experienced agency team
- Growth opportunities into leadership roles
- The opportunity to build a long-term book of business and grow your career

Our Hiring Process

- Step 1: A short online pre-hire assessment (LIMRA)
- Step 2: An in-person interview with Martina Wilson and members of the team

Ready to build your career and your own book of business? Apply now and show us what you can do.

📌 Desjardins Insurance Sales Advisor (Property & Casualty/Commercial) (Paris)
🏢 The Linchpin
📍 Paris