Account Executive

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Description

Being a part of BrokerLink, means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present.
We want like-minded individuals who want to provide the highest level of customer service, who carry themselves with utmost professionalism.
We want to invest in you Your success is our success and our purpose of “we’re here to help people” is what motivates us to keep the amazing talent we attract, for a long time. We want to bring out the best of all our team members Offering countless opportunities to grow and an environment which values our most important assets, you, our team members. We have over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements
**The Position**:
We are looking for an **Account Executive **to join BrokerLink and work out of our **Sydney, NS** on a **Permanent (FT) **Basis.
Responsible for development and maintenance of a prospect list, through direct solicitation, as well as all sales and service of a book of business. Accountable for decisions made on all aspects of prospecting, as well as selling and servicing clients as per performance standards. Coordinate with and advise clients and Commercial Account Manager on claims or loss settlements.
**As part of our employee promise, here are some of the many perks of working with us**:

- Flexible health and dental insurance benefits package
- Personal Spending amount to invest in your healthy lifestyle
- RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company matching
- ESPP - Employee Share Purchase Plan (TSX:IFC) program with matching aspect
- ‘Dress for your day’, dress according to your daily schedule
- Competitive compensation package with bonus aspect
- Employee discount program, including Apple, Bell, Rogers and more
- Paid Time Off in the form of: Personal days, Volunteer days, Exam/Study Time, Jury Duty and starting at 3 weeks of vacation per year
- Working for an employer who is regularly recognized as one of Canada’s best employers such as Kincentric 2022

**What the Role Entails**:

- Sell commercial insurance policies
- Develop and maintain a prospect list
- BOB to existing clients
- Build and maintain excellent customer relationships, including visiting customer sites
- Keep abreast of market knowledge, products, and pricing issues and opportunities
- Prepare proposals, and arrange for account placement with the insurance carriers
- Gather and document relevant information to ensure the customer receives the appropriate coverage's and service
- Maintain good quality in the book of business by adhering to underwriting rules and good business practices
- Arrange payment terms for new business sales and the timely collection of payments
- Support customers with the claims process
- Proactively contribute to the effectiveness and work quality of the department

**If you feel you have the equivalent skills, please apply**
- Post-secondary education or equivalent
- Excellent customer service and sales skills
- Excellent communication; capacity to coach support staff
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and deadlines
- Able to work both individually/entrepreneurial, as well as in a team environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; multi-tasking
- 5-7+ years Industry, sales and customer service experience
- Commitment to continual learning: CIP, CAIB designation or working towards completion

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
BrokerLink is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment which embraces our diversities and sees them as our strength We want to foster a workplace that makes all our team members and customers feel welcome and appreciated.
At BrokerLink, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that inspires each of us to be the best we can be. Join our team and make a difference

Ability to Relocate:

- Sydney, NS: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person