
Business Development Associate - Quebec
- Employer: PPI Management Inc.
- Office: 300-6700, boulevard Pierre-Bertrand
- Location: Quebec, Quebec
- Job category: Not Evaluated (Job Family)
- Job ID: JR10010983
- Job type: Permanent Job Full time
- Apply before: 2022-06-24
Description
PPI company overview:
Shaping Dreams Into Legacies
PPI elevates independent financial advisors to the next level.
Supporting advisors with market leading expertise and technology, we empower them to build the best solutions for their clients through proprietary tools, a comprehensive product suite, unparalleled life insurer relationships and competitive compensation. A tireless supporter and advocate for Canada’s insurance advisors, PPI offers national resources through a network of local offices from coast to coast.
Unparalleled resources. At your command.
Our business culture is guided by our core values, grounded in a powerful belief in the enhanced value of life insurance. We are also strong advocates for the essential value of insurance advisors to further the goals of their clients. For PPI, this means doing everything in our power to open new markets for advisors and enable their practices to prosper and thrive.
For more information about PPI visit: www.ppi.ca
To maintain PPI’s exacting level of service, we are looking for a Business Development Associate to join our Quebec office.
Business Development Associate - Quebec
The Business Development Associate works closely with the sales team to manage the case preparation of new business and the in-force block of business as required. The Business Development Associate is responsible for providing education to advisors and their staff, in addition to sales and operations team members on product software, product features and analysis, etc., while also providing support to the sales team as required.
Responsibilities
In conjunction with Business Development team members (BDM/Director/AVP), proactively meet with identified Advisors to build rapport, understand their business, and develop and understanding
of junior advisors to develop a KYA that will assist in the development of a suitable support program
Assist in delivering portions of the Knowledge Program and conduct all necessary follow-up
Manage Wholesalers identified by your AVP/VP to function as an extension of PPI support to Advisors
Develop and manage the relationship with Wholesalers identified by your AVP/VP to ensure they understand and support PPI’s business offering to our advisors, are effective in delivering the PPI message, are comfortable and confident in using PPI tools and are encouraged to refer advisors to PPI
Create standard presentation packages utilizing illustrations, applets and other available formats, etc.
Prepare illustration software quotes as requested
Develop strategies for the successful packaging of cases in conjunction with the advisor
Develop expertise on rated cases and pre-assess potentially rated cases
Provide advice and counsel to advisors on problematic case-level issues and underwriting assistance as required
Respond to queries regarding changes to in-force policies such as conversions
Educate advisors and their staff on product software, applets, the Toolkit, Wealthserv and insurance products
Provide training to operations and sales team members on all products, carrier software, industry issues, participating in the skills development of team members
Participate in regular sales team meetings
Provide support to the sales team as requested
Organize and coordinate marketing seminars and events including invitations and managing the RSVP process
Facilitate the completion of advisor contracting; reviewing for accuracy and communicating with advisors regarding any outstanding requirements, and the processing of changes to existing contracts, as required
Support the contracting functions of the office, facilitating the resolution of commissions related issues as required
Education, Experience and Skills
Must be fluently bilingual in French and English
Undergraduate degree in a business-related program desirable
Minimum 2-5 years' experience in the life insurance industry
Successfully completed LLQP
Considerable experience in a highly service-oriented role
Industry designations (FLMI, ACS, CLU, ChFC, CHS, CFP) desired
Demonstrated strong understanding of marketplace products and competition
Proven business knowledge of life and/or living benefits insurance industry and products
Superior written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships
Advanced degree of skill with Microsoft software applications – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint in particular
Excellent organization and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and move between projects continuously
Effective problem-solving skills
Initiative to be innovative and creative with developing new ideas and concepts
Proven ability to handle confidential material with the highest level of discretion
We thank all candidates for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your resume may be used for other vacancies.
At iA, we invest,
in you.
Our employees are our best investment and we have much to offer them.
Company Overview
About
iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
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