Job Opportunities Business Development Representative Maritimes

Job ID : 9597

Employment Type : Existing Role.

Working Business Language : English. This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language for this role is English. As such the successful candidate

Salary : At Wawanesa salary is only one component of a holistic comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our addition to salary full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time personal days premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors including but not limited to : your work location local labour market conditions external market salary data internal pay equity and the knowledge skills experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range : $70000 - $90000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us

At Wawanesa we offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations : Moncton NB; Dartmouth; NS.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (Wawanesa Mutual) founded in 1896 is one of Canadas largest mutual insurers with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg is the parent company of Wawanesa Life which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada and Western Financial Group which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada and we are home to more than 3300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitobas Top Employers. To learn more visit .

We are currently looking for dedicated driven and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Under direct supervision the Business Development Representative will; maintain brokerage relationships between Wawanesa and brokerage network assist in developing and achieving targeted business goals with contracted brokers and assist in developing opportunities to grow the business with new brokerages and territories within the region all which reflect Wawanesas strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between Wawanesa and our brokers to ensure flow of communication and assist in solving any company / brokerage concerns.
• Maintain the brokerage relationship which includes; sharing production results assist in setting and achieving growth and marketing plans based on individual brokerage plans and regional goals and assessing a brokerages benefit or risk to regional goals.
• Work effectively with functional departments and management teams to achieve plans and goals which includes; training sessions facilitating meetings with Wawanesa and brokerage staff implementing underwriting plans providing marketplace information and directing claim or underwriting concerns to the appropriate channels at broker and Wawanesa offices.
• Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of marketplace products brokerages and competitors.
• Assess non contracted brokerage opportunities and territories to achieve growth and production plans.
• Liaison and coordinate efforts with all Marketing and Business Development departments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Diversity Equity Inclusion& Belonging

At Wawanesa we are committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including racialized persons women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of the 2SLGBTQIA community gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process please reach out in confidence to .

All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas .

Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen assess or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,Cold Calling,Outbound Sales,Account Management,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Telemarketing,CRM Software,Lead Generation

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 70000 - 90000