Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles, Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty. We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.

 

Sales Manager – Financial Services

 

Reporting to the VP of Financial Services, you will be part of our Leadership team leading a group of 10-12 Financial Services Account Executives. You will develop strategies and motivate your team to achieve established sales targets, using sound business practices that align with Western’s sales, service and management standards. This role is ideal for an experienced Life Insurance Sales Representative looking for the next step in their career progression. 

 

Here is what a typical day looks like

Communicating and rolling out organizational initiatives, leading your team through the impacts of changes in the business Engaging, representing, and building relationships with all levels of the organization Support sales staff in applying proper procedures with financial products Conducting coaching sessions with direct reports focusing on development needs and providing guidance as needed Collaborating with other business areas to align business support with operational directives Leading and promoting the long-term sales strategy for the company’s product offerings Guiding and delivering the customer experience program in supporting the goal of continuously improving NPS scores Continue self-development through industry and community involvement, training, and other courses

 

The value you bring

3-5 years of progressive industry and general business experience Life License (LLQP) is required Proven track record of exceeding business goals and targets; leadership experience an asset Superior selling and sales management skills Involvement in industry related associations and your community Experience in recruitment, staff development and performance management an asset Professional communication etiquette, both written and verbal

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/ week

Location: Remote anywhere in Canada – Up to 40% travel

Salary Range: $75,000 - $112,000

Requisition #: 81368

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What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box – we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role – or we might have another that suits you even better!

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in If you have questions or require accommodation, please reach out to us.

 

Health and Wellness

We take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives – after all, they are our greatest asset.  Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account. 

 

For over 20 years, supporting our local communities has been a part of everything we do – it’s engrained in our culture though the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.