Inside Sales Support Representative - term until September 2023 - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Date: Jul 12, 2022Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-1A8 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6E-6A8 Calgary, AB, CA, T2R-0E4 Moncton, New Brunswick, CA, E1E-4R5 Toronto, ON, CA, M2P-2B7 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6J-4Y3Company: Wawanesa InsuranceWe’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work. In this role, you will decide whether your preference is to work from home (remote), work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both. You may live and work anywhere that Wawanesa operates in Canada.The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is Canada’s largest mutual insurer, with $3.9 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10.5 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Western Canada. With more than 5,700 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2022. This certification recognizes us as a leading employer and reinforces that we’re a company that values our people for who they are and the work they do to support our customers, communities, and brokers. Wawanesa is also a Manitoba Top Employer for 2022 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.Job OverviewResponsible for developing and managing our existing agent/agency network in a specific region through inbound/outbound calls and acting as a liaison between our producer force and the head office with a focus on promoting our products and soliciting new business through brokers.Job Responsibilities

• Interact directly with agents to promote marketing/agency services and tools through inbound/outbound calls and emails. Establishing rapport and service with current broker network and seeking new brokers to do business with. Work closely with brokers to ensure prompt service to clients.
• Using a database to track inbound/outbound calls: who was contacted, what was discussed with brokers, and when to follow-up.
• Become an expert on all products in order to communicate and promote Wawanesa Life products throughout the organization and the independent system.
• Keep informed on company contracting procedures and pricing.
• Providing support to Life Brokers via email/phone, ex: contracting, licensing and commission inquiries, product inquiries, building insurance quotes, software inquiries, and marketing material questions.
• Become familiar with marketing materials available: brochures, posters, flyers, bulletins, memos, product guides, PowerPoint presentations, Life Broker software.
• Become familiar with underwriting and new business procedures to assist brokers in soliciting business.
• Research and technical responsibilities, keep informed on Agency Services issues: i.e. – contracting and licensing regulations and procedures.
• General department office assistance, which includes covering other desks during absences to order supplies, broker licensing and contracting, completing reports, and providing assistance to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to individuals with a post-secondary education degree/diploma.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to build and maintain effective, professional relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as listening skills.
• Have confidence when and take pleasure in speaking to individuals over the phone.
• Creative and technical skills, ability to problem-solve, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Service oriented, with a positive attitude and a strong desire to succeed.
• Ability to take initiative and act effectively in various circumstances.
• Proven track record of trustworthiness, dependability and ethical behavior.
• Experience/knowledge of life insurance products is considered an asset.
• License to sell life insurance products considered an asset.

#LI-RemoteWawanesa provides its employees with a respectful, challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our full-time permanent employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan). Wawanesa provides a stable environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas Privacy Policy.Quick Apply

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