Commercial Specialist
- Parry Sound, ON, Canada
Expected salary/hourly range $54,517.00 - $90,861.00. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Expected salary/hourly range $54,517.00 - $90,861.00.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- You have 2-3 years of experience in commercial insurance sales and business development.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company: CGIC
Department: District Offices
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Office-Based
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant
The Opportunity:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.
As the Commercial Specialist you will be responsible for new client growth and expansion of the commercial portfolio through outbound prospecting, client contact and sales activities. You will play a key role in identifying prospects in business markets, servicing clients, determining risks and presenting customized insurance solutions.
How you will create impact:
Department: District Offices
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Office-Based
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant
The Opportunity:
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.
As the Commercial Specialist you will be responsible for new client growth and expansion of the commercial portfolio through outbound prospecting, client contact and sales activities. You will play a key role in identifying prospects in business markets, servicing clients, determining risks and presenting customized insurance solutions.
How you will create impact:
- Conducting inbound and outbound calls to prospect and proactively build a sales pipeline, developing marketing plans to promote insurance offerings, and contributing to the achievement of sales, profitability, and growth goals.
- Completing risk assessments and commercial inspections in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
- Working with clients to review goals, providing risk management advice and recommendations for coverage, completing policy updates, and documenting required changes.
- Conducting policy reviews to identify changing coverage requirements, responding to client inquiries, resolving complaints, and escalating issues as required.
- Participating in events to create brand awareness and developing, maintaining, and cultivating community contacts to enhance agency visibility and maximize new business opportunities.
- You have 2-3 years of experience in commercial insurance sales and business development.
- You have a post-secondary education in a related discipline.
- You hold a General insurance license.
- You have or are working towards the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation.
- You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
- You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
- Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
- You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prospect for new commercial clients, grow the commercial portfolio, and contribute to sales, profitability, and growth goals through client outreach and marketing. Assess commercial risks, recommend tailored insurance coverage, manage policy updates and inquiries, resolve or escalate complaints, and build community relationships to increase business opportunities.
Requirements
Requires 2–3 years of experience in commercial insurance sales and business development, post-secondary education in a related discipline, and a general insurance license. Candidates must hold or be working toward the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation, and should demonstrate communication, critical thinking, continuous improvement, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Commercial Insurance Sales
- Business Development
- Outbound Prospecting
- Sales Pipeline Development
- Marketing Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Commercial Inspections
- Underwriting Guidelines
- Risk Management Advice
- Policy Reviews
- Complaint Resolution
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Training And Development Opportunities
- Flexible Work Options
- Paid Time Off
- Physical And Mental Health Programs
- Supportive Workplace Culture
- Paid Volunteer Days
- Pension
- Health And Wellness Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Life Coverage
- Mental Health Support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sales Incentive Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Finance & Accounting
- Customer Service & Support
- Marketing
Keywords
- Commercial Insurance
- Insurance Sales
- Business Development
- Outbound Prospecting
- Sales Pipeline
- Marketing Plans
- Risk Assessment
- Commercial Inspections
- Underwriting Guidelines
- Risk Management
- Insurance Coverage
- Policy Updates
- Policy Reviews
- Client Inquiries
- Complaint Resolution
- Community Contacts
- General Insurance License
- Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)
- Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP)
- Sales Incentive Plan