Job Description

LIFE INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE

A successful Desjardins Agent is seeking a qualified professional to join their winning team for the role of Life Insurance Representative. We seek an energetic professional interested in helping our business grow through value-based conversations and remarkable customer experience.

Salary Range $35,000 to $40,000 per year plus commissions and Annual Team Bonus

JOB PURPOSE

This position is suited to a motivated, sales-oriented individual who has a passion for the insurance industry. The primary focus is to grow our existing Life Insurance business. Our goal is to build strong relationships and increase our professional reputation. You will work as an employee of a Desjardins Independent Contractor Agent assisting the agency in selling and marketing Desjardins life and health insurance products, and in providing quality service to Desjardins customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Advise on, and sell, all the Life Insurance products Desjardins has to offer. Requires a sound Sales Philosophy and Sales Process for success.



o Conduct customer focused, needs based sales interviews, supported by technology to educate customers about insurance options.



o Work with the Agent to establish and meet marketing goals.



o Seize all sales opportunities, solicitation and product offers



o Generate referrals



o Prospecting for new business both inside and outside the Agency book of business



o Adherence to Underwriting and Compliance Guidelines



o Provide prompt, accurate, friendly, cost-effective service and utilize it as a basis for establishing a climate of trust in your customer interactions.



o Work with the agency computer system to update information in customer databases used by the agent.



o Share in all clerical duties related to Life Insurance as assigned by the Agent.



o Perform other related duties as assigned by the Agent.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

o Must currently hold a valid Ontario Life and Accident & Sickness Insurance Agent's license.



o Prefer the candidate to have a minimum of 2 years life insurance industry experience.



o Ability to learn and apply product, industry, and market knowledge to make professional recommendations to prospects and clients.



o Ability to influence others.



o Ability to create professional business relationships with prospects and policyholders.



o Ability to take initiative and act effectively in various circumstances without direction.



o Ability to work both independently and within a team atmosphere.



o Self-confidence/perseverance/strong work ethic: remain positive and maintain progress towards a goal despite obstacles and adversity.



o Goal oriented: highly motivated and resourceful to achieve results.



o Proven track record of trustworthiness, dependability, and ethical behavior.



o Ability to organize and act on several activities concurrently while paying impeccable attention to detail and deadlines.



o Successful track record of meeting sales goals



o Strong communication and interpersonal skills



o possesses strong problem-solving skills.



This position is with an independent contractor agent that is part of the Desjardins exclusive agent network, not with Desjardins Group or its subsidiaries. This agents' employees are not employees of Desjardins. Independent contractor agents are responsible for and make all employment decisions regarding their employees.