Sales Support Associate - 12 Month Contract Job Details | The Canada Life Assurance Company

Canada Life is a trusted company dedicated to improving the financial, physical, and mental well-being of Canadians. They are seeking a Sales Support Associate who will understand employee benefits data and pricing, and work closely with sales and service teams to ensure proposals and amendments are processed efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Understand the sales process and participate in the processing of the business with excellence
• Work with all systems required for the Sales Support Associate accountabilities of the sales and renewal process
• Works with Sales team to ensure that proposals are processed and released in a complete and timely manner to our business partners
• Work with Service and Sales teams to ensure that amendments are completed as per client request
• Understand the renewal process and participate in the processing of the business is key to the success of the Selectpac business
• Acknowledge and raise any revenue generating opportunities to the sales team
• Miscellaneous Administration/Cross Functional Training/Professional Development

Skills

• Post-secondary education in a business or technical discipline – or equivalent industry experience (1 - 3 years)
• Strong critical thinking skills with an analytical approach
• Adept with numbers, formulas and ability to read, compare and understand data
• Intermediate to advanced skill in Excel, with a keen ability to learn and work within other software programs (RS4, ARC, Salesforce etc)
• Proficient in using Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe; aptitude for learning new technologies
• Excellent time management and organization: ability to prioritize multiple tasks and expectations, ability to plan and organize work, meets deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Responds promptly to requests; tact, courteous, and patient in all communications internal and external
• Experience in the Financial Services industry would be an asset

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to