Account Executive - SunAdvantage

Account Executive – Sun Advantage

Join the Sun Life team as an Account Executive for the Sun Advantage Group Benefits, where you will help advisors in the 3 to 49 life group market reach profitable outcomes. You will bring value through strategic relationship management, product expertise and a customer‑first approach.

We’re a world‑class team of experts helping clients across Canada and the United States protect the life and health of families and communities. If you want a supportive and innovative environment where you can grow, thrive, and make a real difference—this role is for you.

The Account Executive, Sun Advantage Group Benefits is responsible for the profitable management of a portfolio of group benefits business in Vancouver, focusing on the 3‑to‑49 life group market. This involves understanding advisors’ needs, communicating Sun Life’s value proposition, and keeping advisors updated on changes to benefits.

• Serve as the relationship manager for advisors (consultants and brokers) and oversee the overall client relationship with Sun Life Financial.
• Meet annual financial objectives and drive growth and profitability of an assigned block of business.
• Develop the relationship with assigned advisors, providing training and new business development.
• Ensure client/advisor needs are met through the delivery of value‑added products and services.

• 2–5 years proven selling experience.
• Integrity, customer focus, strong leadership and the ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and influencing skills.
• Self‑starter and results‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adept at juggling multiple priorities.
• Flexible work schedule and willingness to travel within a two‑hour driving radius during regular business hours.
• Must obtain a GBA designation within the first two years of employment.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

• Knowledge of group benefit plan design, underwriting, technology, Internet applications, taxation, administration procedures, claims practices, government legislation and current developments in the benefits field.
• Ongoing professional development and group industry involvement (advocis, local seminars etc.).

• A competitive salary and bonus programme based on market scale.
• A flexible group insurance programme starting on your first day of work.
• Time off that allows you to focus on the moments that matter most.
• Sun Share Ownership Program, offering employer‑matched contributions.
• A warm, supportive and inclusive culture recognised on Great Places to Work’s 2025 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces.

• Base Pay range: $80,000–$128,000.
• Incentive plans and discretionary payments based on individual and company performance.

• Seniority level:
  Not applicable.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development.
• Industries:
  Financial Services and Insurance.
• Job Category:
  Sales – SIP.
• Posting end date: 01 Jul 2026.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request to  We are proud to be a hybrid organization offering flexibility to work from the office or virtually, based on the needs of the business and our clients.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.