Inside Sales Insurance

Job summary

The role involves delivering training to financial advisors on insurance products, sales concepts, and software while collaborating with Sales Directors on regional marketing plans. Additionally, the incumbent will solicit new business, maintain advisor relationships, and respond to professional inquiries.

Job details

Job Description Build the future with us Are you driven by the insurance 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 an Inside Sales, Insurance, you will play a key role in promoting iA Life Insurance products and building strong business relationships with independent financial advisors through World Financial Group (WFG). 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. What you’ll accomplish with us As an Inside Sales, Insurance, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities: • Deliver training to WFG advisors on iA insurance products (life, critical illness and disability insurance), sales concepts, illustration software, and application/forms completion • Collaborate with Sales Directors to develop regional marketing plans focused on product and software knowledge • Solicit new business and reconnect with advisors via telephone • Maintain regular contact with top, past, and prospective advisors • Create and update presentations using PowerPoint • Respond to inquiries via phone, email, written correspondence, or in person in a timely and professional manner • Attend conferences, road shows, presentations, and events (including evenings and weekends as required) What could accelerate your success in this role We’re looking for someone who: • Is known for their strong training, coaching, and facilitation skills • Stands out for their excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and motivate business partners • Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines • Is recognized for their ability to work both independently and within a team environment • Has experience in the insurance industry or a brokerage environment • Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma • Has a good understanding of life insurance products • Advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves delivering training, responding to inquiries, and collaborating with independent financial advisors and stakeholders on a regular basis 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! For positions posted in British Columbia The typical hiring range for this position is between $65,000 and $75,000 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. Location(s) Vancouver / 988 Broadway West Other Possible Location(s) Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-10-23 Company Overview iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.

What you’ll do

The role involves delivering training to financial advisors on insurance products, sales concepts, and software while collaborating with Sales Directors on regional marketing plans. Additionally, the incumbent will solicit new business, maintain advisor relationships, and respond to professional inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong training and interpersonal skills, along with experience in the insurance or brokerage industry. A Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma is required, as well as advanced English proficiency.

Benefits

• Flexible group insurance
• Competitive pension plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Vacation days
• Wellness days
• Personal development days
• Telemedicine
• Employee and family assistance program
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Insurance industry knowledge
• Training
• Coaching
• Facilitation
• Interpersonal skills
• Influencing
• Motivation
• Organization
• Planning
• Life insurance products
• Critical illness insurance
• Disability insurance
• Illustration software
• PowerPoint
• Communication
• Relationship management
• Inside Sales
• Influencing Skills
• Insurance Industry
• Professionalism
• Life Insurance Products
• Brokerage
• Management
• Investments
• Discounts And Allowances
• English Language
• Equities
• Sales
• Financial Services
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Insurance Products
• Insurance Sales
• Interpersonal Communications
• Market Data
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Presentations
• Wealth Management
• Telehealth
• Trustworthiness

Job areas

• Sales
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Inside Sales Representative
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

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