Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Build the future with us

Are you driven by building and maintaining relationships and you have experience in the life insurance / Investment industry and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Sales Associate, you will play a key role in the promotion Investment products and services to independent financial advisors through the independent advisor’s network (MGA). You will also be responsible of developing business relationships with them as well as with the administrative staff of the MGA offices.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

You must be based in Vancouver (Lower Mainland) and have reliable access to a vehicle as well as a valid drivers license.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Sales Associate, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Work in close collaboration with our territory Sales Directors in developing a game plan to achieve sales objectives.

• Product and deliver training to MGA advisors on iA products, sales concepts, and illustration software.

• Understand the business model of the advisors and Business development managers (BDMs).

• Develop/Implement business plans to achieve sales objectives.

• Run portfolio recommendations and prepare and drive Sales campaigns on iA products.

• Solicit new business and maintain contact with advisors.

• Hold regular touch point (in-person, virtual, phone, email, etc.) with the advisors assigned to you for prospection, reinforcement, and recognition.

• Propose, create, and share growth ideas and concepts.

• Attendance at planned conferences, road shows, presentations, and organized events for supporters during evening and weekend hours, as required.

• Ensure coordination with BDMs.

• Reviewing sales reports for strategic prospecting.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their excellent interpersonal skills: ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of people. Able to influence and motivate our business partners.

• Stands out for their excellent organization and planning skills with a strong ability to meet tight deadlines. Able to delegate effectively.

• Demonstrates strong ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Is recognized for their good training skills: ability to lead, teach, coach, and motivate

• Has 2-3 years of experience in the individual insurance industry/brokerage environment

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! 

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Compensation

The typical hiring range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000 CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.