Financial Service Specialist - Desjardins Agent Team Member Location: Hamilton, ON
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

At Wayne Nichols Insurance a Desjardins Office, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all.

We have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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At Wayne Nichols Insurance a Desjardins Office we don't offer you a job, we offer you job satisfaction. There's a difference.

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