Account Manager - Commercial Market - Jobs in Chandler, QC

Job Description

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.Job LevelDC-3The incumbent is responsible for prospecting, soliciting, developing and maintaining business relationships with a clientele composed primarily of medium organizations operating in the commercial sector, with a view to promoting and selling products and services in order to grow the centre’s business. He or she uses his/her technical business knowledge and solid grasp of applicable frameworks to represent, negotiate and engage companies as part of complex agreements with significant impact on the business centre. He or she ensures consistency and balance between sales objectives, sound and prudent risk management, portfolio profitability and member, client and partner satisfaction.General Information on the PositionMain responsabilitiesInitiate, develop and maintain personalized business relationships with current and potential clients in order to promote and sell the products and services offered by Desjardins.Act as an account manager by serving as a key intermediary between the business centre and members and clients. Ensure proper usage and updating of, as well as satisfaction with the products and services offered. Analyze sources of dissatisfaction and recommend potential solutions.Identify and analyze member and client needs, develop personalized solutions and prepare an integrated service offering. Negotiate applicable conditions with members and clients.Recommend strategies and solutions for achieving objectives by the business centre such as increased business volume, sound risk management, portfolio profitability and stronger business relationships.Use intelligence to identify opportunities for business development that will increase the competitiveness of the products and services offered.Execute various promotional activities as part of the centre's business operations. Participate in targeted public relations activities and participate actively in the business community.Be attentive to client and member needs to ensure their full satisfaction, seize business opportunities and, as needed, refer them to the right person to meet their needs.Adhere to all policies, practices and standards in effect, as well as the various laws governing the distribution of financial products and services. Provide sound and prudent risk management for all portfolios under their responsibility.Other working conditionNumber of job available: 1QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related fieldA minimum of 4 years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredFor vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is requiredSpecific knowledgeKnowledge of the latest financial, economic, policy and legislative developmentsAbility to perform analyses of the market and the business centre external environmentAbility to perform financial analysisKnowledge of the characteristics and credit risk inherent to the major commercial, industrial and institutional marketsKnowledge of loan and guarantee contractsKnowledge of products and services for businesses and those offered by caisses, components and Desjardins distribution networks and those of the competitionKnowledge of financing and credit management practices related to businessesKnowledge of policies, legislation and standards governing the products and services offered by the business centreKnowledge of business credit authorization, monitoring, collection and recovery practicesKnowledge of the Desjardins business processesUnderstanding of the referral processFamiliarity with government business assistance programsNetworking skillsStrong sales skillsKnowledge of service standardsUnderstanding of cooperative and cooperative network values, rules and operationsDesjardins Cross-sector skillsAction oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learningKey competencies for the jobCommunicates effectively, Drive results, Interpersonal SavvyWork Location70, boulevard René-Lévesque EstTrade UnionUnposting Date2021-05-10Job FamilyMember/client sales and service (FG)