Financial Service Specialist - Desjardins Agent Team Member Location : Hamilton, ON
Job Type : Full-time, Permanent
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Available opportunities :
Life Insurance Specialist
Approved candidate with licenses will earn a base salary of $70,000 plus commissions from Life, Disability, Critical Illness and Annuities
Approved candidate without licenses working towards the licenses will earn a base salary of $45,000 initially
A licensed candidate can expect to earn $85,000 or more annually
To sell and service Desjardins life insurance products EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Licensed with a life or enrolled in the licensing
- Experience in a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows applications, desirable
- Experience in retail sales, marketing or customer service desirable
SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Ability to learn and apply product, industry and market knowledge to provide suitable recommendations to potential and existing clients
- Ability to conduct needs based marketing interviews with potential and existing clients
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively relate to customers within a sales environment
- Strong listening, oral, and written communications skills
- Ability to take initiative and act effectively both individually and as a member of a team without direction
- Ability to create and maintain professional business relationships with prospects, policyholders, co-workers, and associates within the Desjardins organization
- Ability to learn and become proficient with various computer applications
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and a dynamic work environment
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain strong organizational skills
- Ability to remain positive and maintain progress towards a goal in spite of obstacles and adversity