Account Representative

Full-Time Account Representative
Location: Pickering, ON

We hire people who use their skills and passion at work because our customers deserve to interact with us at our best. Choose a career with Desjardins and take the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and satisfaction.

The focus of this job is making connections with people, motivating and inspiring them to achieve results. Poise and an engaging, empathetic communication style based on natural warmth and enthusiasm is the key to achieving the goals of this job. The work involves driving toward results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of others. While the job requires strong initiative and self-direction, results are only achieved with and through people. A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated is the foundation for designing and implementing interactive communication and decision-making processes. Knowledge and skill in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding how their individual needs and
motivations link to goals are essential. The job requires a high degree of “selling”, whether of ideas and policies within the organization, or products or services in the marketplace. The job environment is fast-paced and results-oriented. While there is urgency to goal achievement, responsibility for the achievement of results needs to be shared and effectively delegated when necessary. Initiating projects and processes beyond established organization practices will often require training and developing others, and enlisting their support by using a “selling” rather “telling” communication style. A self-confident, extroverted style that can enliven, engage and positively impact individuals and groups is essential. The job has a variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing. Because goals and desired results can quickly change, the job requires regularly meeting and pro-actively establishing relationships with new groups. The ability to understand, quickly react, and motivate others to adapt to the changing organization environment is a critical key to success. In general, the core of this position requires a motivated and motivating team builder and organization developer.

Job Characteristics  
Variety of activities Multiple projects occurring simultaneously Multi-tasking Sense of urgency for goal
achievement Fast-paced environment
People/relationships focus Team building Inspire, motivate others, and engage their commitment
Involve others in decision-making process Cooperative, collaborative decision-making Must assume
responsibility for risk
Extroverted, warm, enthusiastic, empathetic Stimulating communicator Persuasive “selling” style
Collaborative approach
Leadership is based on the ability to motivate others
Strong commitment to results
Delegate authority readily

Training provided for the licensed candidate. This is a Full-time, permanent position within a Desjardins Insurance Agency in Pickering. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment with competitive compensation. Starting base salary and a generous commission package. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted