Bilingual Account Executive -SME

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description: The Account Executive must contribute to the continued growth and profitability of Sun Life's Group Benefits Division through the effective marketing of our benefits plans. In addition to sales duties, the Account Executive works with a team of non-sales professionals (underwriters, customer service representatives) to provide after-sales services to customers. and advisors and support the annual renewal of their plans with Sun Life. As part of your role, you will work closely with a team of customer service representatives, regional underwriters, regional customer service center staff, operations staff and management staff. The Account Executive must carry out its responsibilities in accordance with Sun Life Canada's integrity and compliance requirements. What will you do : Achieve assigned growth and profitability targets Work as a team with underwriters to obtain acceptable rates from closed contracts Work as a team with customer service representatives to maintain good relations with the advisor Have advisors consider Sun Life Canada as one of their top two choices among small business benefit plan insurers Provide advisors with the necessary training so that they can sign contracts with new customers and renew contracts with existing customers Provide timely and informative market commentary to management to enable management to respond to market demands Attend and contribute to meetings from time to time to communicate and receive information from internal and external sources Actively seek new advisors who meet the standards. What do you need to succeed : Prior experience in a similar role with a focus on growth Prior experience with small business plan pricing Good understanding of small businesses, their structure, activities and functioning Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and worldwide. Specific requirements : Valid driver's license Hold a representative's certificate in group insurance of persons recognized by the AMF Industry recognized professional designation such as FLMI, CEBS, ACS or other. Preferred skills Excellent verbal and written communications (French and English) University or college diploma Very good understanding of the importance of the role of advisors in the group benefits model Demo