Regional Sales Manager, Insurance (Outside Wholesaler)

Description

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Ready to move beyond traditional sales and become a strategic partner to advisors who are helping Canadians achieve their financial goals?

What you will do

- Become a trusted insurance expert and strategic partner to advisors, providing guidance on life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness products, sales strategies, industry trends, and regulatory considerations.
- Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, building a targeted pipeline, and helping advisors expand their life insurance and living benefits business.
- Develop strong relationships with advisors and key business partners across your territory, becoming a valued resource in helping them achieve their business goals.
- Deliver compelling product insights, market intelligence, and innovative sales ideas that help advisors create meaningful client solutions and differentiate their practices.
- Collaborate with internal partners, including advanced case support and technical specialists, to design and deliver tailored insurance solutions for complex client needs.
- Actively position Canada Life's broad suite of products and solutions, showcasing the value and strength of our offerings in a competitive marketplace.
- Stay current on industry trends, tax and estate planning concepts, and changing market dynamics to provide relevant insights and strategic guidance to advisors.
- Leverage your skilled credibility and expertise to influence, educate, and inspire advisors while establishing yourself as a trusted partner within the financial services community.

What you will bring

- 5+ years of experience within the financial services, insurance, or wealth management industry.




- Post-secondary education in finance, business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Proven success developing business, managing relationships, and driving sales results within a competitive environment.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian life insurance, disability insurance, and critical illness products, as well as industry trends, regulations, and sales strategies.
- Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage advisors at all levels.
- A growth mindset and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to identify opportunities, develop business plans, and execute with discipline and accountability.
- The ability to work independently while effectively managing a broad territory and competing priorities.
- Confidence using a variety of communication channels, from virtual meetings and presentations to in-person advisor visits and industry events.
- A passion for coaching, mentoring, and helping advisors grow their businesses through tailored insurance solutions.
- A solid understanding of tax and estate planning concepts related to life insurance and living benefit planning.
- Experience supporting advisors across various business models, including Managing General Agencies (MGAs) and National Accounts, is considered an asset.




- The ability to collaborate effectively with internal business partners to deliver exceptional advisor experiences and business outcomes.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory using your own transportation.

The base salary for this position is between $88,130 - $125,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life.

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well‑being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 mil

📌 Regional Sales Manager, Insurance (Vancouver)
🏢 Canada Life Group
📍 Vancouver