Client Relationship Manager, Group Savings and Retirement
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- University degree (BA) and a minimum of 5 years experience of group insurance experience in customer service and/or sales-related environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Build the futur with us
Do you have a reputation for delivering exceptional service, fostering robust business relationships, and exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills? Do you possess extensive expertise in group insurance? If so, the role of Client Relationship Manager (CRM) in Group Benefits & Retirement Solutions at iA Financial Group could be the perfect fit for you.
In this role, you will be establishing and building strong relationships with our key decision makes and plan administrators to enhance loyalty and client satisfaction. This role entails proactive engagement with sponsors to demonstrate iA's benefits and responsive handling of their inquiries. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, in-depth
knowledge of group insurance, and a customer service-oriented mindset.
What you'll accomplish with us:
- Act as a dedicated contact for Toronto based clients by establishing, developing, and managing valuable relationships: participate in service meetings, administration trainings and ongoing support finding the rights solutions in a timely manner.
- Deliver comprehensive client training on our products, tools, and services, leveraging strong communication and social skills to manage expectations and address client escalations or conflicts.
- Understand client expectations and identify solutions that are satisfactory to them within iA Financial Group's capabilities and service standards.
- Collaborate with the Financial Education team to develop communication plans to identify needs/issues, potential improvements or find opportunities that demonstrate value in educating plan members on their benefit plan.
- Communicate regularly with clients and proactively inform them of our products and services.
- Collaborate with the sales team in the development of new business by preparing and actively participating in finalist presentations to prospect clients.
- Establish, implement, and maintain our service model and strategies.
- Contribute to the success of other CRMs of the team by participating in internal meetings or workshops where you will share your experiences, knowledge, and advice.
- University degree (BA) and a minimum of 5 years experience of group insurance experience in customer service and/or sales-related environment
- In-depth knowledge and experience of detailed knowledge in all areas of group insurance including; processes, contracts, new business issue, claims, underwriting procedures and guidelines, and billing/administration
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of people
- Able to gain credibility and trust quickly from both internal and external clients so that problems and issues may be resolved to the client’s and the company’s satisfaction
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and assumes ownership in all areas of responsibility
- Understanding and experience of Lean philosophy (A3, Kaizen and DMS)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to persuade and plan (written and oral skills)
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and solve problems/issues autonomously
- Excellent organizational skills, autonomy and team spirit
- Experience in managing relationships with clients and advisors
- Ability to build trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint
- A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
- Flexibility to travel within the province with occasional trips to other provinces
A six (6)-week paid training program starting the moment you begin your role.
Ongoing support through access to a trainer and a coach to help you grow.
A work environment where learning and development go hand in hand with a collective pursuit of excellence.
Artificial intelligence is accessible to everyone, helping you increase your personal efficiency and driving the organization’s growth.
Managers who value autonomy and actively support their teams.
A primarily remote role requiring in-office presence 2 to 4 times a month at an office in Quebec City, Montreal, or Toronto.
A collaborative team where mutual support and job satisfaction are key priorities.
Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement within a rapidly growing company.
Competitive Benefits
A 35-hour workweek, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and communicated one month in advance.
Flexible group insurance plans.
Competitive retirement plan.
Stock purchase plan.
Vacation policy and days off for wellness and personal development.
Telemedicine.
Employee and family assistance program.
Comprehensive health program and competitive working conditions.
Discounts on iA products and more.
Apply now and take control of your career where your talent truly matters!
Hesitating to apply?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply: your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Build and manage relationships with group benefits and retirement clients, provide training and ongoing support, resolve inquiries and escalations, and identify solutions that meet client needs. Collaborate with financial education and sales teams on member communications, service strategies, and finalist presentations, while sharing expertise with other client relationship managers.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of group insurance experience in customer service or a sales-related environment, with detailed knowledge of group insurance processes, contracts, claims, underwriting, billing, and administration. Candidates should have strong communication, presentation, organizational, and relationship-management skills; Lean experience; Microsoft Office proficiency; a valid driver's license and vehicle; and flexibility to travel.
Skills
- Group Insurance
- Customer Service
- Sales Support
- Client Training
- Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Relationship Building
- Lean Philosophy
- A3
- Kaizen
- Daily Management System
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
Benefits
- Paid Training Program
- Ongoing Trainer and Coach Support
- Competitive Retirement Plan
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Vacation and Personal Development Days
- Telemedicine
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Health Program
- Discounts on Company Products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Finance & Accounting
- Sales
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Group Benefits
- Retirement Solutions
- Group Insurance
- Plan Administration
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Client Training
- Claims
- Underwriting
- Billing
- Insurance Contracts
- New Business Issuance
- Financial Education
- Client Escalation Management
- Lean Philosophy
- A3
- Kaizen
- Daily Management System
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Finalist Presentations
- Service Model
- Stakeholder Management