Account Manager, Group Benefits

Base + Comm

The Account Manager partners with brokers in the Ottawa region to lead the quoting, renewal, and amendment processes that ultimately drive increased premiums for small case group benefit clients.

**What you will do**
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with advisors to achieve annual sales targets
- Manage the sales process from request for proposal to finalist presentation
- Develop and implement business plans to achieve annual sales targets through new and existing client relationships
- Work closely with consultants/advisors, plan sponsors, and client relationship staff to ensure client satisfaction through our new business implementation process
- Work collaboratively with the Group Customer team to ensure Canada Life’s success in this market
- Promote additional products and services with consultants/advisors, clients and client relationship managers to enhance client retention
- Be a strong ambassador of the Canada Life brand in the industry and community

**What you will bring**
- Experience or exposure to the field of group benefits/insurance and/or group life insurance, healthcare insurance, disability insurance, 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
- Proven negotiation and public speaking skills
- 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, & flexibility to travel
- Designation of C.A.A.S. [certified group benefits advisor], GBA (Group Benefits Associate), or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) is a significant asset
- Undergraduate diploma or equivalent experience

The base salary for this position is between **$58,600**:

- $97,700**annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

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.

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.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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