Director, Business Development – Ontario
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Your Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Vice-President, Business Development, your primary mission will be to drive growth and expand brand presence for individual life insurance and investment product lines, primarily across Ontario.
As a strategic ambassador, you will be at the core of our partner relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to expand our market share.
Your Key Daily Challenges and Mandates
Business Development and Outreach:
- Build, nurture, and grow business relationships with advisors and Managing General Agencies (MGAs) across the assigned territory.
- Prospect, schedule, and lead individual and group presentations showcasing the company’s value proposition.
- Actively represent UV Insurance at industry conferences, professional events, and networking functions.
Advisory Support and Partner Training:
- Promote the full line of individual life insurance, living benefits, and investment products.
- Create, adapt, and tailor innovative sales concepts while addressing advisors’ informational needs.
- Design, organize, and deliver dynamic training sessions covering our insurance solutions, sales concepts, and technology platforms.
- Support advisors with case analysis and problem-solving for complex or specialized files.
Market Intelligence and Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor market trends and competitive offerings to deliver strategic recommendations that enhance our solutions and sales tools.
- Collect field feedback from partners to optimize the competitiveness and marketing of our products.
- Participate in developing and executing go-to-market strategies to achieve sales targets.
Compliance and Operational Excellence:
- Ensure seamless file coordination and follow-up between field partners and internal head-office teams.
- Actively uphold rigorous privacy, compliance, and personal data protection standards.
Candidate Profile
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field (an asset).
Licensing / Certification: Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) certification.
Experience: 3 to 5 years of business development experience in individual life/health insurance and/or retirement savings (high-potential inside sales professionals looking to transition to the field will also be considered).
Network: Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships of trust with Managing General Agencies (MGAs) and independent advisors.
Core Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of life insurance, living benefits, and wealth/savings products.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently by car within the territory.
- Complete professional fluency in English (oral and written); knowledge or comprehension of French is a strong asset.
- High comfort level with digital tools and sales technologies to drive growth in emerging markets.
Soft Skills and Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial mindset, high autonomy, and strong organizational skills to effectively manage a territory.
- Passionate team player with exceptional listening skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive attitude with a drive to exceed expectations.
- Dedicated to customer satisfaction and achieving measurable results.
This job description is not exhaustive; other responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
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Go RH
View Company ProfileGo RH (operating at gorh.co) is a specialized human resources (HR) and recruitment firm designed to streamline talent acquisition and strategic workforce planning for businesses across Quebec. Founded to address the fragmented nature of HR services—where companies often juggle multiple vendors for recruitment, workplace culture, and strategic hiring—Go RH consolidates expertise under one roof. The platform aggregates in-house HR specialists, offering tailored solutions for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organizations. By centralizing recruitment, executive search, and workplace climate consulting, Go RH ensures seamless alignment between talent needs and business goals. This empowers clients to optimize hiring efficiency, foster positive workplace dynamics, and scale operations with confidence. While specific funding details remain undisclosed, the company’s focus on operational efficiency and strategic partnerships positions it as a key player in Quebec’s HR ecosystem.
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