Financial Services Consultant - Insurance Sales

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Join our Group Retirement Savings Client Service Centre team at 1 York overlooking the Toronto Harbour with direct PATH access to Union Station.

This role is hybrid (once per week in office)

At Sun Life, our clients are at the centre of everything we do. As a licensed Financial Services Consultant (FSC); Insurance Sales your work will directly contribute to our mission of helping clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. 

What you will have to do:

• Support Sun Life clients with their insurance needs by speaking with clients over the phone / video and providing recommendations that meet their needs. 

• Receive inbound calls and transferred sales leads (no cold calling) from Sun Life’s Group Benefits members who are leaving their employer benefit plan and want to convert their health and dental, life insurance and/or critical illness benefits to an individual plan.

• Provide consultation to members by reviewing their options and recommending solutions that are aligned to their needs and help them through a period of transition.

• Contribute to sales targets by meeting or exceeding objectives. 

What you need to succeed:

• Valid and active Life Insurance License (LLQP) or willingness to obtain one within 60 days

• Minimum of 2 -3 years of related sales experience in the financial services industry is preferred.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of sales / service experience is required.

• Completion or a college or university degree or equivalent related experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Ability to quickly build rapport and relationships with clients over the phone / video conferencing

• Effective listening skills and the ability to ask probing questions to understand needs

• Self motivated and have the ability to work independently

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist Program (CEBs) -an asset

• Experience selling insurance products over the phone is an asset

• Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is an asset

Why join Sun Life:

• Flexibility of hybrid work environment

• A focus on the mental, physical and financial health and wellbeing of our Employees; helping you to bring your best self to work.

• Competitive base salary with a quarterly bonus based on sales results.

• Rewards and Recognitions program which celebrates performance excellence.

• Comprehensive flexible benefits program including:

  • Medical, dental, life, critical illness and disability insurance

  • Lumino Health Virtual Care

  • Tuition assistance

  • Licensing fees covered

  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.

  • Dynamic team environment and coaching from Managers.

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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