Director, Growth & Distribution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the growth strategy for both group and individual insurance segments, incorporating the expansion of voluntary benefits within a comprehensive portfolio.

• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Sales teams to create and launch innovative products and enhancements.

• Identify and seek out new growth prospects across various markets, products, and distribution channels.

• Build, enhance, and optimize distribution partnerships and channels to broaden reach and improve performance.

• Formulate and execute strategies to cross-sell and strengthen relationships with current clients.

• Anticipate and address the changing needs of plan sponsors, customers, and distribution partners.

• Deliver market intelligence, competitive analysis, and performance evaluations to guide strategic choices.

• Ensure that all initiatives comply with regulatory standards and adhere to industry best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of group insurance within the Canadian market.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in the insurance sector, including leadership positions focused on growth, distribution, or commercial strategy.

• Demonstrated capability to lead through influence and achieve results across product, marketing, and sales functions.

• Proven success in establishing and managing distribution channels and strategic partnerships.

• Experience in converting market insights into actionable growth strategies and product development opportunities.

• Proficient in influencing senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

• An entrepreneurial mindset, capable of developing and scaling a new or evolving line of business.

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.

• Possession of a Life license (LLQP) or a willingness to obtain one.

• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, to effectively serve our customers and engage with internal stakeholders.

• Bilingualism in English and French is considered a valuable asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Various performance-based incentive programs.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

• A culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as an equal opportunity employer.