Sales Director, Investments

Position Description

Do you enjoy connecting with people and you have a strong interest for investment products and services? As a Director of Sales, Investments you will build effective business relationships with the Independent Financial Advisors from the MGA channel with a particular focus on the Asian market. More precisely, you will be responsible of sales development activities in BC to increase our market share, such as:

• Being the advisor of the advisors;
• Delivering training to independent advisors on iA segregated funds products, GICs, HISA, sales concepts and software. Training can be delivered in person or on Webinars;
• Building new relationships and developing current ones to their full potential;
• Responsible of developing and implementing a Marketing Plan for the region to achieve the growth objectives;
• Using your in-depth knowledge of our products and the investment industry in general along with your interpersonal skills to increase sales and retain assets;
• Creating and revising presentations using Power Point software;
• Responding to inquiries through telephone, email, written correspondence, or in person, in a timely and professional manner;
• Attendance at planned conferences, road shows, presentations, and organized events for supporters during day and evening, as required.

Your career path looks like this:

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with an insurance or mutual firm, or in a bank;
• CSC, CIM or other professional designation is an asset, along with excellent knowledge of segregated funds and investments industry;
• Fluent in Mandarin;
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of advisors;
• Ability to influence and motivate our business partners;
• Excellent organization and planning skills with a strong ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to delegate effectively;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Annual bonus based on sales objectives;
• Comprehensive health and dental plan including a health spending account and wellness account;
• Pension Plan;
• Work from home;
• Generous vacation entitlement including personal leave days;
• Support for learning and development and career growth.

The typical hiring range for this position is 100 185 to 162 000 CAD per year; The base salary offered may vary depending on the knowledge, skills, years of experience and internal equity related to the position. At iA, we are committed to providing a fair, equitable and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.