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Business Development SpecialistWawanesa Insurance • Kitchener, ON (Hybrid), CA
Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

Wawanesa Insurance • Kitchener, ON (Hybrid), CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for a dynamic and strategic Business Development Specialist to join our team and play a key role supporting regional business development teams, driving growth across our regional offices. You’ll be a trusted advisor and catalyst for innovation—equipping our business development teams with the tools, training, and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Job Responsibilities

As a member of the team, you’ll work cross-functionally to strengthen our national BD framework and enable long-term success. Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic Collaboration – Build strong relationships with leaders and regional teams, acting as a trusted liaison to align local actions with national goals.
  • Sales Enablement – Support the design and rollout of sales playbooks, processes, and tools that enhance sales effectiveness, increase broker engagement, and support profitable growth.
  • Performance Insights – Support the development and implementation of advanced Excel-based reporting tools and dashboards that streamline data analysis, enhance decision-making, and drive business performance.
  • Enterprise Impact – Bring your business development expertise to large-scale corporate initiatives and strategic projects, helping to shape the future of the organization.

Qualifications

  • A passion for strategic growth and relationship building
  • Proven experience in business development within the insurance or financial services sector
  • A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Excel, with a strong command of advanced functionalities
  • Experience in commercial underwriting, leading sales enablement or performance improvement initiatives, Power BI or Salesforce is a preferred

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