Business Development Representative ( Bilingual English/Mandarin inside sales
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Sun Life
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
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Sales
Insurance Sales
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Insurance
Insurance Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Business Development Representative ( Bilingual English/Mandarin inside sales )
Job Description
:
This position works within Independent Insurance Distribution within Sun Life Insurance Solutions. The purpose of this role is to support the promotion, education and sales of Sun Life insurance products to independent advisors. A key focus of the role is to engage new advisors to help expand the breadth of our product shelf.
This position plays a key role in the acquisition and support of individual life and health business using knowledge of Sun Life’s products, processes, the illustrations tools, the competition and concepts using insurance products.
What will you do?
Strategic prospecting of new advisors to increase sales, including following up on leadsIncrease productivity of existing advisors who have done limited insurance business with Sun LifePromote and recommend Sun Life product illustrations and sales strategiesProvide individual case support for new and existing business partners with the goal of helping advisors understand Sun Life products, processes and to place new businessWork with advisors in competitive situations to provide the support needed to win the saleProvide life and health product and illustration training, including awareness of sales strategies and the sales cycle to independent advisors via phone and virtual conferencing toolsParticipate in outbound contact campaigns designed to raise awareness of the team and its ability to support advisorsProactively identify advisors for potential opportunitiesParticipate in post-launch sales initiatives to develop advisor interest in campaigns and product enhancements, with the goal of generating sales and increasing market shareWork with the Regional Director to develop a tactical plan for the region that will provide direction for the marketing and sale of Sun Life products and services within the firmsMaintain knowledge of our current and future product shelf as developedCreate and maintain activities, opportunities, tasks and events on Sales ForceRespond to inquiries about Sun Life's individual life and health products and processesWhat do you need to succeed?
Knowledge of life and health insurance products within the marketSolid understanding of the independent distribution channelLife license would be considered an assetProven effective problem solving and complaint resolution skillsAbility to prioritize competing inquiries from phone and e-mail and multi-task a variety of requestsStrong phone and active listening skillsDemonstrated proficient interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communicationProficient in sales discovery conversations (understand the advisor's business)Strong time management skillsStrong team playerStrong presentation skillsBilingualism required in specific markets (English and Mandarin)What’s in it for you?
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Purpose:
to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.
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