Insurance Sales Representative
McFarlane Insurance Agency | Whitby, Ontario | Full-time | On-site
We’re growing and looking for a motivated, competitive and relationship-driven Insurance Sales Representative to join the McFarlane Insurance Agency team in Whitby.
This is a sales-focused role for someone who enjoys talking to people, building relationships, following up, creating opportunities and asking for the business.
You’ll work with both existing clients and new prospects to identify insurance needs and provide solutions across auto, home, life and other insurance products.
If you’re ambitious, coachable and want an opportunity where your effort can directly impact your income and career growth, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
- Proactively connect with existing clients and prospective customers by phone, email and in person
- Generate new business through outbound calling, referrals, networking and lead follow-up
- Conduct insurance needs conversations and identify opportunities across multiple product lines
- Quote and sell auto, home and other insurance products
- Identify, discuss and sell life insurance solutions where appropriately licensed
- Create life insurance opportunities across the existing client base
- Follow up consistently on quotes and sales opportunities
- Build strong, long-term client relationships
- Maintain accurate documentation and client records
- Meet individual sales, activity and production goals
- Participate in regular coaching, training and team accountability meetings
- Deliver an exceptional client experience from first conversation through policy issuance
Who we’re looking for:
You may already have insurance experience, or you may be a strong salesperson ready to build a career in insurance.
Insurance experience is an asset, but sales ability, drive, accountability and willingness to become fully licensed matter more.
You are someone who:
- Is comfortable making outbound calls and initiating conversations
- Is motivated by goals, targets and results
- Follows through without needing constant reminders
- Is confident asking questions and recommending solutions
- Can handle rejection and keep going
- Is organized and able to manage multiple opportunities at once
- Takes accountability for results
- Is coachable and wants to improve
- Values professionalism, integrity and a great client experience
Licensing
We are looking for candidates who are either currently licensed in Ontario insurance or willing to obtain the required licences.
Existing OTL, RIBO and/or LLQP licensing is an asset, but not mandatory for the right candidate.
Candidates who are not currently licensed must be willing and able to complete the required licensing as a condition of employment and continued employment in the role.
Final employment is subject to applicable licensing requirements, background screening and Desjardins approval.
Compensation & opportunity
- Base salary starting at $50,000
- Higher starting compensation may be considered based on relevant licensing, insurance experience and demonstrated sales performance
- Commission and performance incentives
- Strong earning potential for successful producers
- Full-time, stable employment
- Hands-on coaching and development
- Opportunity to gain experience across multiple insurance product lines
- Direct mentorship from the Agency Owner
- Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the agency grows
- Collaborative, energetic office environment
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Position: Full-time, on-site
We may be a great fit if…
You’re the person who looks at a sales target and immediately starts figuring out how to beat it.
You don’t wait for the phone to ring.
You follow up.
You ask for the appointment.
You ask for the business.
And you understand that great insurance sales is ultimately about helping people protect what matters to them.
Apply with your resume and tell us briefly why you believe you would be successful in a sales-driven insurance environment.