Regional Sales Director, Life and Health Insurance

As a Regional Sales Director, you play a pivotal role in driving life and living benefits sales across multiple distribution networks. You are a visible ambassador for Desjardins Insurance, representing the organization at industry conferences, field offices, and key regional events while strengthening our presence in the market. Working closely with advisors and field partners, you lead the development of life insurance sales by promoting innovative solutions, delivering compelling sales concepts, and helping identify the right outcomes for clients. Your ability to influence, educate, and build trust enables sustained growth across your territory. You bring strong presentation and communication skills, paired with exceptional interpersonal abilities. You are known for building and nurturing high-impact relationships with advisors and partners, and you have a proven track record of successfully developing and expanding sales territories. With a specialization in life and living benefits, you excel at promoting solutions and building long-term business partnerships that drive performance and loyalty. This role covers the Ottawa (Eastern Ontario) and Atlantic Canada supporting key MGA partners and DFSIN Financial centre contributing to the sales growth within the key territory. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Promote and sell life and living benefits products and develop business relationships across various networks 

• Drive sales of life and living benefits products across the MGA partners and DFSIN network.  

• Consistently meet or exceed established sales targets. 

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with MGA partners and DFSIN network. 

• Collaborate within a high-performing team environment to execute strategic initiatives. 

• Leverage digital tools and software platforms to analyze data, identify trends, and grow sales. 

• Represent Desjardins Insurance at key industry and regional events. 

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience (life insurance industry, and in wholesaling) 

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Holds an LLQP license

• Holds CPA, CFP, CLU or relevant designations 

• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Advanced knowledge of the carriers, regulatory issues, and trends within the industry

• Available for travel in the Ottawa /Eastern Ontario and Atlantic Canada

• Must have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle

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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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