Regional Insurance Manager (Prairies Region)
Calgary, Canada Area
Acted as the primary field resource for all of the Creditor Insurance products with the primary emphasis on the channel distribution network. Assess relevant data and information to implement regional sales strategies, identify business opportunities and provide input and assistance in resolving impediments to business growth. Based on input from the field, contribute ideas and tactics back to ScotiaLife Financial - Insurance Canada - Creditor Insurance executives and the regional insurance sales management team. Coach, train, and motivate the retail branch sales staff through persuasive presentations, workshops and coaching session to increase confidence and awareness of existing and new Creditor Insurance products and the relevant customer benefits. Assisted in developing a regional business plan that will result in increased cross selling, stronger market share and higher knowledge level among field staff of the protection products offered in relation to credit products and their benefits to clients. Success will be determined by your ability to achieve aggressive sales growth within the region through the retail branch network. Contributed to the regional sales goals and cost controls through effective liaison and partnership with the branch distribution channel management and their sales staff (Branch Managers & Sales Officers). Exceeded regional sales targets by 10-15% while utilizing efficient business development, marketing, and sales skills.