Assistant Manager, Member Services and Sales Support
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Caisse Desjardins de L'Île-des-Soeurs-Verdun, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Temporary 13-month position
The work mode arrangement for the position is full-time on site.
As a member services and sales support assistant manager, you support Desjardins’s strategic priorities by leading your department, tapping into the full market potential and meeting the needs and expectations of members and clients. You are responsible for the strategic and operational management of a team dedicated to selling products and services and/or providing comprehensive sales support to sales teams. You help build and maintain long-term business relationships with clients and members in your line of business. You draw up and monitor a business plan that addresses priorities, challenges and objectives. You ensure unit performance, and sound and prudent risk management in accordance with standards. You follow up on results. You draw on your ability to make quality decisions and drive results to effectively manage your department’s employees and performance. You manage a team dedicated to members and clients. You oversee employees’ skills development and maintain high-quality service. The ability to build effective teams and develop talent is therefore essential. You serve as coach for your team members and provide and specific recommendations that take the needs of members and clients into account. The work associated with your unit requires extensive knowledge of the organization and your line of business. More specifically, you will be required to:
- Support your immediate supervisor by helping to develop business strategies in line with Desjardins’s strategic priorities and the unit’s challenges.
- Ensure the quality of services and business relationships, and manage the member/client experience.
- Implement and monitor the action plan to achieve target results.
- Put in place management and communication practices that promote talent acquisition and management, team synergy and change management, in keeping with Desjardins’s values. Lead, coach and motivate the team to develop skills, boost engagement and empower employees.
- Implement and develop a competitive, profitable service offer for your sector that incorporates partnerships with other components in order to provide an exceptional member/client experience.
- Ensure the efficiency and continuous improvement of processes, and boost profitability.
- Promote the Desjardins brand and strengthen the organization’s roots in the community.
- Uphold Desjardins’s cooperative values.
What we offer*
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Knowledge of French is required
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
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Job Family
Management (FG)Unposting Date
2026-10-30More about this job
Responsibilities
You will lead a department dedicated to sales and member services, focusing on strategic planning, operational performance, and risk management. Additionally, you will coach and develop your team to ensure high-quality service and drive business results in alignment with organizational values.
Requirements
The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of one year of relevant experience. Candidates must also possess strong leadership, coaching, and decision-making skills, along with proficiency in French.
Skills
- Strategic management
- Operational management
- Sales support
- Team leadership
- Coaching
- Talent development
- Business planning
- Risk management
- Performance management
- Change management
- Customer experience
- Process improvement
- Relationship management
- Communication
- Talent acquisition
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance
- Telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses
- Reimbursement of telework equipment
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Strategic priorities
- Sales support
- Business plan
- Risk management
- Performance management
- Talent development
- Coaching
- Change management
- Customer experience
- Process improvement
- Profitability
- Brand promotion
- Cooperative values
- Team synergy
- Talent acquisition
- Financial services
- Member services