Director, Partner Solutions MGA+

Job Description

We are seeking a Director, Partner Solutions MGA+ to join our team in Kitchener or Waterloo.

The Partner Solutions division of People Corporation was designed to provide our third-party advisor channel with a unique market advantage. Our solutions-based approach helps advisors deliver timely, and value-driven results to their clients, while enhancing their brand strength and removing obstacles that stand in the way of their growth. As part of a regional franchise model, you will work to achieve individual and team revenue targets in your assigned region. You will be bringing new group advisors onto the GroupQuest platform, and providing unbiased concierge business development support to in force MGA+ advisors across their respective GroupQuest block s of business.

The Director, Partner Solutions MGA+ will:

• Conduct telephone calls, video calls and in-person visits to existing and prospective advisors
• Work with our existing distribution network of advisors to understand their needs and their client’s needs
• Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with existing advisors and prospective advisors in your assigned region
• Maintain agreed-upon levels of face-to-face contact with advisors you partner with in your region
• Leverage networking events, social media, and advisor referral to open new opportunities
• Conduct research to qualify prospective advisors and determine if they are an appropriate partner for People Corporation
• Collaborate and share ongoing best practices, sales, marketing, and business development ideas and strategies with peers and advisors
• Collaborate with the Vice-President, Partner Solutions Distribution, MGA+ to formulate, agree upon and implement a comprehensive annual business plan for the region, as well as management strategies to ensure proper coverage of the entire territory
  
  
  

T o be successful as a Director, Partner Solutions MGA+ with People Corporation, you will need :

• Minimum 5+ years of sales experience in the insurance industry, working in a target-driven environment
• Highly motivated, competitive, and results-oriented sales professional
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong organizational and networking skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Independent self-starter who is confident, positive, enthusiastic, and professional
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while meeting critical deadlines
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Motivated to embrace and evangelize our value proposition in the industry
• Proficient technology skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
  
  

All-star candidates will have:

• Level II Life License and/or CEBS GBA an asset
  
  
  

What's in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation
  
  
  

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. 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. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to [email protected]