Director of Sales; inside sales

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our

Purpose:

helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

The purpose of the role is to support the regional sales team in achieving all insurance & health and retention targets by developing and managing various forums of sales promotion including sales campaigns. The incumbent will build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners who can aid in sales objectives. The successful candidate will share in Sun Life's values and believe in growth to achieve goals.

They will manage escalations reported by the region, and escape to RVP if necessary. They will help support market share growth by strategizing ways to increase advisor penetration and overall sales. The Director of Sales will have leadership accountability for support functions including Business Development Managers, Inside Sales and Coordinator, and will be responsible for managing the existing relationship with some advisors and firms.

They will spend an equal proportion of their time on team leadership & partner collaboration, sales activation and advisor & relationship management.

• Management of support functions including Business Development Managers, Inside Sales and Regional Coordinator
• Supporting RVP in firm relationship management at senior leadership level
• Manage front-line escalations
• Improving sales results through Inside Sales and business management campaigns
• Responsible for some advisor & firm relationships
• Work with Directors of Sales, nationally, to define, promote and share best practices
• Support the regional team in identifying sales opportunities through new or existing relationships
• Identify, monitor and mitigate potential risks to the company
• Effectively managing the team’s budget
• Assist the Regional Vice President in the development of a strategic plan for the region that will provide direction for the marketing and sale of Sun Life Financial products and services through advisory distribution channels

• Complex tier 1 case consultation
• Budget planning & accountability
• Support Business Development Representative onboarding
• Input into sales target discussions from a firm perspective
• Liaise with Insurance Sales Representatives to maintain relationships with advisors

• Education, Licensing & Accreditation Requirements:
  University degree or post‑secondary education Life and Health Insurance License Knowledge of insurance and health products and operations Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) or Certified Life Underwriter (CLU/AVA) – asset Leadership experience with proven results - asset Leadership / Management
  
  Competencies:
  
  Highly organized and detail oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under tight timelines Strong partnering skills…