Regional sales leader coaching Sun Life Global Investments’ Western Canada wealth distribution team. Driving sales targets, team development, and investment-product distribution across Calgary and Vancouver.
Responsibilities
Manage the Western Canada regional sales team of external and internal wholesalers
Drive achievement of regional sales targets across a multi-channel distribution strategy
Provide in-field sales coaching across Western Canada
Increase productivity in each territory
Execute the firm’s strategic direction and align the sales team through coaching and business planning
Achieve assigned regional and territorial gross and net sales targets
Lead, motivate and coach direct reports in one-to-one and group settings
Analyze data and reporting
Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape
Network and build industry relationships
Collaborate with sales, compliance, national accounts, training, marketing and product teams
Promote Sun Life Global Investments’ value proposition in Western Canada
Hire, develop and motivate regional sales staff, including Wealth Sales Directors, Wealth Sales Representatives and Wealth Sales Coordinators
Manage budget and expenses
Travel frequently across Western Canada
Requirements
10 years of experience in a senior management position within the Financial Services industry
Previous asset management and insured wealth solutions experience
Prior wholesaling experience recommended
Proven effective strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong business acumen
Ability to address issues strategically and execute operationally
Ability to influence and interact with all levels of the organization
Deep understanding of cultural and business differences within the Western Region
In-depth understanding of financial service needs from wealth accumulation through wealth preservation
Strong knowledge of wealth products and sales processes
Extensive knowledge of the Wealth Management industry, competitors, products and services, market segmentation and trends
Proven networking and communication skills with financial advisors
Strong presentation skills, including use of technology
Ability to think and respond quickly and adapt to change within a rapidly growing and complex area of personal financial services
One or more professional designations in financial services recommended, such as MBA, CFA, CFP, or CIM
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually
Incentive plans for eligible employees
Sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results for certain sales-focused roles
Accommodation support during the application process
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Professional growth and development supported by leaders and colleagues
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