Build the future with us
Are you driven by the insurance industry and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Director of Sales – Individual Insurance, you will play a key role in promoting iA Life Insurance products and services through the Brokerage Network, while building and strengthening business relationships with Independent Financial Advisors, MGA administration teams, and advisor office staff to support business growth and client success. In this role, you will have the opportunity to directly influence sales growth and be rewarded through a competitive performance-based incentive program.
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.
What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Director of Sales – Individual Insurance, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
Deliver training to advisors on iA life insurance products, sales concepts and illustration software.
Developing a Marketing Plan for their regions with MGA’s particularly for the delivery of product and software knowledge to advisors.
Solicit new business and re-establish contact with advisors.
Maintain regular contact with top, past and future Advisors.
Creating and revising presentations using Power Point software.
Responding to inquiries through telephone, email, written correspondence, or in person, in a timely and professional manner.
Attendance at planned conferences, road shows, presentations, and organized events for supporters during evening and weekend hours, as required.
What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
Stands out for their interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage a variety of business partners.
Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, and delegation skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Is recognized for their ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, supported by excellent written communication skills.
Has experience in the insurance industry/ brokerage environment.
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma.
Ability to communicate fluently in Mandarin (asset).
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.
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
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!
Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
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!
The typical hiring range for this position is between 105 000$ and 155 000$CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.
Company
iA Financial Group
Posting End Date2026-08-08Company 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma
- Experience in the insurance industry or brokerage environment
- Proven training and coaching abilities for advisors
- Ability to deliver training on life insurance products, sales concepts, and illustration software
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to influence partners
- Strong organizational, planning, delegation, and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to create and revise presentations using PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate fluently in Mandarin
What We Do
iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares) and IAF (preferred shares).
