Business Development Manager – Southwestern Ontario

Role Overview

This role focuses on driving regional growth for insurance products by building and expanding relationships with general agencies and brokers across Southwestern Ontario. The position plays a key role in accelerating sales performance, strengthening partner engagement, and increasing market penetration for life insurance solutions.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute regional sales strategies, build and maintain relationships with general agencies and brokers, promote insurance products, and identify new business opportunities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in relationship-driven sales and enjoys shaping regional growth strategies. The role requires strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a competitive financial services landscape.

Requirements

• 4–6+ years of experience in financial services, insurance, or business development
• Valid life insurance license
• Financial planning designation or related certification
• Proven experience in insurance sales, business development, or broker relationship management
• Strong understanding of life insurance products, financial planning, and investment fundamentals
• Ability to explain complex insurance concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Strong influence, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a consultative approach
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a regional territory
• Experience with financial services tools, sales systems, and reporting platforms
• Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork and cross-functional coordination abilities

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based compensation opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellbeing programs
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning support
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements depending on role requirements
• Opportunities for career progression within a large financial services organization