Business Development

18 hours ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Acera Insurance Full time

Business Development & Client Relations Specialist

Jul 13, 2024 Location:

Calgary, AB, CA

We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, formerly Rogers Insurance, offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees. 

Our people are:

Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence. Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work. Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first. Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.

We also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 550 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees. Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance's success — which they make possible.

Join our award-winning network of over 1,000 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CLIENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST 

Acera Insurance is looking for an ambitious and engaging relationship builder to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in hunting for new commercial insurance business as well as high value clients.

LOCATION AND STATUS

Calgary, AB Full-time, permanent

JOB DESCRIPTION

Cultivate and build strong relationships amongst key stockholders of companies and high value clients Actively hunt for new business through researching, cold calling, and prospecting Periodically attend events/meetings such as golf events, hole sponsorship, etc., and represent Acera Insurance Consistently meet quarterly targets and gross/net sales Be a leader and solution provider to the client Work to diversify and increase commercial insurance and high value clients Build and maintain a pipeline Available to travel as needed Event planning – plan and oversee events i.e., guest speakers, 'fun events', etc  Track and deliver reports on CRM

QUALIFICATIONS

2 to 3 years of related experience in a sales role Insurance knowledge or strong business background is considered an asset Event planning experience is considered an asset

COMPETENCIES

High degree of professionalism and integrity Strong business acumen Committed to excellence in customer service and builds strong relationships with clients Works well within a team and independently  Excellent verbal and written communication skills Self-starter Proven record of strong client relationship ability Excellent organizational skills for tracking and reporting Ability to prospect and build relationships Must have own reliable/highway vehicle and a valid clean driver's license

Acera Insurance is one of the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerages in Canada. With over 60 locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and the Yukon, and $1 billion in gross written premium, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective. Our collaborative work structure combines our people's strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits.

Acera Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 

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