Working in a flexible work style, you will be working under the direction of the Manager Group Sales and Business Development North. The Senior Group Sales Representative will be responsible for the Edmonton/Grande Prairie and Northwestern Alberta region, promoting and marketing Alberta Blue Cross to various communities and business organizations. You will be responsible for creation of new business while managing an existing book of business and ensuring that the business that is negotiated is financially viable, administratively feasible and creates a positive customer experience. Preference will be given to those candidates that reside in the Edmonton/Grande Prairie and Northwestern Alberta region, but consideration will be given to those who reside in the Edmonton area, however there will an expectation to travel when required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the insurance industry.
- Life, Accident, and Sickness licensing is required.
- Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) is an asset.
- Willingness to enroll in industry educational courses, i.e. CEBS and attend industry related conferences and seminars as required.
- Focused and self-motivated on all targets & goals.
- Professionalism and excellence in sales ability and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with advisors, underwriters and the sales team.
- Demonstrate prior success in sales, building a sales territory or book of business.
- Demonstrate an ability to meet the challenges of heavy workloads, frequent changes, ambiguity and other pressures.
- Strong skills in verbal and written communications as well as excellent negotiation skills.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to department and individual needs.
- Demonstrate supervisory and managerial skills.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, please apply.
Minimum of 5 years experience in the insurance industry. Life, Accident, and Sickness licensing is required. Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) is an asset. Willingness to enroll in industry educational courses, i.e. CEBS and attend industry related conferences and seminars as required. Focused and self-motivated on all targets & goals. Professionalism and excellence in sales ability and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with advisors, underwriters and the sales team. Demonstrate prior success in sales, building a sales territory or book of business. Demonstrate an ability to meet the challenges of heavy workloads, frequent changes, ambiguity and other pressures. Strong skills in verbal and written communications as well as excellent negotiation skills. Demonstrate sensitivity to department and individual needs. Demonstrate supervisory and managerial skills.