Branch Manager

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Branch Manager in Chemainus, BC at our Oak St. office. Are you looking for growth in your career, building a team, developing and mentoring staff? If so, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a career minded individual who is focused on expanding their management experience in a rapidly growing organization.

**What we offer**:

- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
- Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

**The Opportunity**:
This position provides leadership to team members within a branch. They are knowledgeable with technical insurance products (personal lines and auto) and have the management skills to support the team in achieving the goals of the company, our clients and employees.

**In this role you’ll**:

- Achieve targets within the sales and marketing plans
- Conduct monthly sales/production meetings and performance meetings with team members
- Provide guidance and support to sales agents to ensure they attain expected targets
- Develop and deliver a sales and marketing plan for their branch
- Prepare sales and expense budgets with an emphasis on growth and profitability
- Handle client concerns effectively or accelerating to executive level as required
- Handle branch administration including operational support for agency staff
- Hire, develop, coach and mentor agents and staff
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and effectively manage changing priorities
- Collaborate with other business unit managers to attain standards and operational levels

**Here’s what you bring**:

- 5 years of industry experience
- Post-secondary degree or diploma is preferred
- Previous people management/leadership experience
- Insurance broker level 2 license is a must. CAIB and/or CIP are an asset
- Proven results in developing and leading a team
- A natural ability at building authentic customer relationships
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated business acumen

Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada. With a national network of 195 locations and over 2,100 employees, the company continues to expand coast to coast. Westland's brokers provide expert advice to home, business, farm, life, and auto insurance clients. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its local communities.