Commercial Market Sales Representative

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Office-Based
Language: This role operates in English.

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.
As the Commercial Specialist you will be responsible for new client growth and expansion of the commercial portfolio through outbound prospecting, client contact and sales activities. You will play a key role in identifying prospects in business markets, servicing clients, determining risks and presenting customized insurance solutions.
Conducting inbound and outbound calls to prospect and proactively build a sales pipeline, developing marketing plans to promote insurance offerings, and contributing to the achievement of sales, profitability, and growth goals.
Completing risk assessments and commercial inspections in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
Working with clients to review goals, providing risk management advice and recommendations for coverage, completing policy updates, and documenting required changes.
Conducting policy reviews to identify changing coverage requirements, responding to client inquiries, resolving complaints, and escalating issues as required.
Participating in events to create brand awareness and developing, maintaining, and cultivating community contacts to enhance agency visibility and maximize new business opportunities.
You remain focused and optimistic in the pursuit of a goal, despite barriers, until the objective is achieved and allocate time and resources to effectively manage the sales portfolio.
You successfully build plans focused on expanding market penetration and apply an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies, with a client centric lens.
You have 2-3 years of experience in commercial insurance sales and business development.
You will travel regularly.
Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required.
You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
Opportunities to give back to your community.