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About the role
- Regional Director driving profitable growth and agent relationships for Desjardins’ independent insurance network. Leading regional strategy, recruitment, business development, and change management across London East.
Responsibilities
- Drive strategic objectives, identify growth opportunities, and achieve key business results for the Desjardins Agent Network
- Align agent needs with Desjardins’ products, services, and tools
- Manage profitable growth and relationships across the defined geographic region of London East, including London, Brantford, and Cambridge
- Consult with Desjardins Agents on business plans focused on Business Management, Sales Process, Team Member Development, Customer Experience, and Quality
- Drive profitable, multi-line growth within the assigned region using market knowledge and subject matter expertise
- Collaborate with new agent development resources to mentor and prepare agency candidates during training and field development
- Identify and recommend strategic solutions for business challenges and market opportunities
- Enhance operational systems supporting new market acquisition and retention
- Recruit and attract talent to optimize the agency footprint
- Develop and implement regional communication and change management strategies through virtual meetings, in-person sessions, study groups, and written communications
- Promote Desjardins’ vision, cultural values, and leadership behaviours as a Brand Ambassador
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to support agent success
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of ten years of relevant experience
- Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Experience in the insurance or financial services industry
- Familiarity in managing independent businesses
- Holds the Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) and Other Than Life (OTL) license, or completion required in the first 6 months in the role
- Expert proficiency of English
- Advanced knowledge of P&C and Life Insurance products and understanding of market conditions
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Available for travel to Aurora office for meetings
- Action oriented, Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset, Trust
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
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