Job Title
Business Development Specialist
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Build the future with us
Are you driven by business growth, relationship building and helping clients thrive? Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Business Development Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting retailer satisfaction and contributing to the expansion of iA Dealer Services across the network.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
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What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
- Support and execute strategies to grow the client base and acquire new accounts.
- Identify and engage potential retailers, presenting solutions and offerings to new and existing clients.
- Assist with account setup, documentation, and coordinate installations and follow ups to ensure efficient onboarding.
- Maintain ongoing contact with retailers to support transitions, facilitate meetings, and help resolve operational issues.
- Conduct exit interviews, perform follow ups, and support retention efforts for vulnerable or former clients.
- Monitor compensation, loan agreements, and ensure effective oversight of retailer accounts.
- Support risk management activities and ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Represent iA Dealer Services at industry events; assist with planning, budgeting, and building strategic relationships to expand our network.
- Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and support the onboarding and training of internal and external partners.
- Respond to internal inquiries, collaborate across teams, uphold professionalism, and ensure the timely preparation of reports and expense claims.
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What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is known for their strong relationship building and client service skills.
- Stands out for their ability to identify opportunities and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
- Is recognized for their professionalism, autonomy, and collaborative mindset.
- Has 2-3 years of experience in business development, account management, sales, or a related field.
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Why you’ll love working with us
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
- A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
- We offer a competitive compensation structure for this role. The base salary for this position is $60, 000 annually + commission. We also offer competitive benefits and a pension plan. Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
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Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
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Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
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Company
iA Financial Group
Posting End Date2026-03-09Company OverviewiA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
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iA Financial Group Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
522 University Avenue, Suite 400,, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1Y7
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