Job title: Life and Living Benefits Sales Representative

Company: OTIP

Job description: Company Description

OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a:

Life and Living Benefits (LLB) Sales Representative

Job Description

• Initiates new business for all product lines, which includes calling leads and following-up on prospects, meeting or surpassing sales objectives, and compiling information to be sent out to prospective members. Answers product questions to attract potential members and makes recommendations about other products, services and referral campaigns.
• Maintains the individual lines data system in our Broker Management System (BMS), which includes entering new members while ensuring accuracy of information.
• Responds to telephone or written inquiries and processes required requests relating to LLB sales product and cross department requests. Contacts insurance carriers to provide information, verify application forms, and responds to telephone or written verification and other requests for information.
• Coordinates the distribution of marketing and introductory kits and health forms. This includes preparing documents and maintaining an effective follow-up system for leads, prospects and referrals via Salesforce.
• Maintains the LLB carrier data systems and updates member information for all product lines.
• Actively owning and resolving all customer inquiries, while ensuring the customer effort is minimized.
• Actively participating within the team unit and independently to continuously contribute to overall business improvement.
• Submits activity and results reports to keep management informed.

Qualifications

• A Life Insurance Licence and Accident and Sickness Licence. The Life Licence Qualification Program is required.
• A minimum of three years’ sales experience, preferably in Life Insurance and Health & Dental.
• Exceptional communication skills and the demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Superior time management, project management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, Salesforce is considered an asset.
• The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary plus monthly bonus structure
• Industry-leading employer-paid group benefits that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 100% coverage of continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses)
• Flexible work from home and hybrid options
• Opportunities for advancement

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavour to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Location: Waterloo, ON

Job date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:57:10 GMT