You've got the licence. You've got the experience. Are you ready to put your sales skills to work?

Our client, Gruscyk insurance & Financial Services LTD, is looking for an experienced, ambitious and relationship-driven Life Insurance & Living Benefits Specialist to join their growing Oakville agency.

This is not an entry-level insurance opportunity.

Company Overview

Gruscyk Insurance & Financial LTD – Desjardins Agency is a local insurance and financial services provider serving clients in Oakville, ON and surrounding communities. As part of the Desjardins network, the agency offers a range of personal and business insurance products, as well as financial solutions tailored to individual needs.

Role Overview

We're looking for someone who has already demonstrated success in life insurance sales, knows how to develop business and can speak confidently about their sales achievements.

You should enjoy prospecting, networking, building relationships and helping clients make important decisions about protecting themselves and their families.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes ownership of their results and brings the initiative and energy to make things happen.

What You'll Be Doing

Building and Growing Your Business

- In addition to agency driven leads, independently generate new business through prospecting, networking, referrals and relationship development.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospective clients.
- Represent the agency at networking events, business associations and community activities.
- Establish relationships with referral partners and other professionals.
- Develop strategies to consistently achieve and exceed sales objectives.
- Track sales activity, pipeline development, conversion rates and production results.

Providing Life and Living Benefits Solutions

- Conduct thorough client needs assessments to understand financial circumstances, protection priorities and long-term goals.
- Recommend suitable life insurance, critical illness and disability insurance solutions.
- Prepare and present quotes and proposals tailored to individual client needs.
- Guide clients through the application, underwriting and policy issuance processes.
- Explain complex insurance products in clear, accessible language.




- Conduct ongoing client reviews and identify opportunities to address changing protection needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Supporting Agency Success

- Collaborate with the agency owner and team to identify cross-selling and referral generating opportunities.
- Contribute ideas for expanding the agency's reach and developing new markets.
- Stay current on insurance products, industry trends and skilled requirements.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and a commitment to ethical, needs-based sales.

What We're Looking For

- A valid Ontario LLQP life insurance licence is required.
- Previous experience selling life insurance and related protection products is essential.
- Demonstrated track record of success supported by measurable results, such as annual production, sales volume, conversion rates, growth in client base or achievement against sales targets.
- Experience selling life insurance, critical illness and disability insurance.
- A proven ability to prospect independently and develop new business.
- Strong networking, relationship-building, presentation and closing skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial protection products clearly.
- A disciplined approach to managing a sales pipeline and following up with prospects.
- High ethical standards, sound judgment and a commitment to client-focused recommendations.
- Strong self-motivation, accountability and resilience.

What Will Make You Successful

- You have a proven track record of success and can explain how you achieved the results.
- You enjoy the challenge of finding new clients and developing business.
- You're comfortable representing the agency in the community and building referral relationships.
- You have an entrepreneurial drive and take ownership of your pipeline




- You are persistent, organized and consistent with your follow-up.
- You value long-term client relationships over quick transactions.
- You have the drive to succeed independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

What We Offer

- Competitive base salary of $50,000–$55,000, with flexibility for exceptional experience.
- Commission and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities to develop new business within an established insurance agency.
- Access to an existing client base and potential cross-selling opportunities.
- Support from an experienced agency owner.
- Opportunities for continued professional growth and increased earning potential.

Interested?

We're looking for a proven insurance professional who wants to make an impact, build relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our agency.

When applying, please include a brief overview of your previous insurance sales experience with measurable sales achievements and your unique approach to achieving results.

Employment is subject to applicable licensing requirements and successful completion of required background screening.

This job posting is for a genuine employment opportunity.

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. Any technology used in the recruitment process is limited to administrative support and does not replace human review or judgment.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- a brief overview of your measurable sales achievements and your unique approach to achieving results.

Experience:

- life insurance, critical illness and disability insurance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario LLQP life insurance licence (preferred)

Location:

- Oakville, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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