Sun Life sales manager coaching Advisor Development Program participants. Driving advisor readiness, productivity, sales performance, and future financial-services talent development.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Insurance and/or Wealth licensed Advisors
Support advisor onboarding and readiness through expectation setting, success measures, and program milestones
Develop early-career advisors’ skills, confidence, and business acumen
Provide structured coaching, feedback, developmental experiences, and individualized development plans
Provide day-to-day guidance to support advisor development, productivity, and sales results
Support foundational sales capabilities, including prospecting and holistic needs-based conversations
Monitor advisor progress and support transitions to the next stage of their careers
Manage the day-to-day sales and service function
Plan workforce scheduling to ensure optimal coverage
Analyze data and insights, close data gaps, provide feedback, and recommend improvements
Support client retention and loyalty
Maintain advisor and financial planner understanding of wealth, life, and health benefits products and market trends
Build relationships with Individual Distribution, Dealer leaders, and compliance partners
Drive advisor development, sales activity, productivity, progression, and conversion objectives
Identify capability gaps and opportunities for growth
Advocate for timely training and process improvements
Requirements
8+ years of sales leadership experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution, Insurance and Wealth business
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop and manage advisors in a performance-driven sales environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
Ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
Ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility and ability to adapt to a frequently changing regulatory environment
Passion for relationship building with key external and internal business partners
Strong sales and service orientation
Knowledge and experience of industry compliance standards and practices
Licensing requirements listed as preferred, not required: Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC; Life, Accident and Sickness licensed; MFDA Branch Manager status, including successful completion of the Branch Manager’s Course and minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Benefits
Flexible benefits package that adapts to your life from day one
Pension, Stock and Savings programs
Fitness and Wellness programs
Flexible work arrangement with the choice to work from the office and virtually
Personal growth and career development opportunities
Continuous improvement and professional development opportunities
Positive, dynamic, and collaborative work environment
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