Business Development Strategy

Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a key contributor in all business development related activities in support of the distribution of our products and services to expand the business and achieve the company’s strategic growth objectives.
• Establish business targets and work with both external and internal stakeholders to develop and execute on key initiatives.
• In this highly collaborative role, you will work to build consistency, find synergies, and develop a roadmap for strong business development strategies and activities across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and enable a work environment that is respectful, challenging and rewarding and employees are maximized to their full potential while contributing to the achievement of Wawanesa's goals.
• Contribute to and support the development and evolution of Wawanesa's policies and practices. Champion initiatives and be receptive to both employee resistance and acceptance, so that genuine understanding and commitment can occur.
• Stay abreast of industry, regulatory and company changes or trends as they relate to the insurance industry Performs other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ Business Development experience with three years in a leadership role, preferably within the P & C Insurance Industry.
• CIP/FCIP designation desirable in combination with an undergraduate degree in business administration, commerce, sales, or marketing.
• Strong established broker network.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and gain respect, credibility and confidence from others.
• Ability to make excellent and well justified decisions in complex and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies and plans that bridge complex issues that span across time.
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize and identify critical issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills with the ability to effectively convey ideas in a persuasive and eloquent manner.