Account Executive Group Benefits

**Job Description**:
We are looking for an**_ Account Executive, Group Benefits, National Accounts_**

Are you a dynamic leader who cares about people and is determined to succeed? Is your intent on exploring the market to find winning strategies and put your ideas into practice? Are you determined to excel in a team and promote change and improvement while inspiring others to do the same? Do you find building business relationships stimulating? Are you a communicator who knows how to engage others and listen actively?

**What We Offer**:

- A dynamic work environment and competitive compensation package
- The opportunity to work together with a large number of national and international business partners and client companies
- A flexible and stimulating work environment focused on collaboration

The opportunity to be part of a winning team

**What you will do**
- Support a block of in-force large and/or complex Group Benefits clients
- Develop and maintain relationships with consultants and be attentive to their needs so that they are excited to do business with Canada Life
- Lead the sales process from request for proposal to finalist presentation
- Perform all duties related to the management of accounts assigned, in particular financial duties such as annual account renewal
- Solve problems related to unusual or delicate claims and address financial matters for which guidelines are not available or act in cases where a decision must be taken after consultation with Field Management
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal partners
- Work collaboratively with respective service counterparts to ensure customer service needs are exceeded
- Promote additional products and services with consultants, plan sponsors, and service counterparts to enhance client retention
- Achieve annual sales, persistency, in-force growth, profit and other targets

**What you will bring**
- Undergraduate diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of group insurance and thorough knowledge of group life insurance, healthcare insurance, disability insurance, and underwriting
- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written with an enthusiasm for doing presentations.
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Ability to act quickly and put forward innovative solutions
- Ability to work in a fast‑evolving environment and adapt to growth and change
- Strong sales and interpersonal skills as well as motivation to achieve business objectives
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle, given the travel needs
- Designation of C.A.A.S. [certified group benefits advisor], GBA (Group Benefits Associate), or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) is a significant asset

**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

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Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _
- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._
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Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**.

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