What it's like to be a Director, Sales Operations

As a Federated Insurance Director, Sales Operations, you will play a critical leadership role in driving the evolution, effectiveness, and scalability of our sales organization. You will lead the strategies, processes, technologies, and performance frameworks that enable sustainable growth, improve productivity, and enhance the customer experience.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership across Sales Operations, Technology & AI Enablement, Lead Generation, and Growth Strategy Execution. You will partner closely with sales leaders and key stakeholders to optimize sales performance, streamline operations, drive technology adoption, and identify new opportunities for growth. A key focus of this position is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the sales lifecycle to transform customer engagement, lead generation, and business outcomes.

You will also provide strategic oversight for Polaris, champion continuous improvement initiatives, support direct channel growth, enhance association and distribution programs, and leverage data-driven insights to help shape the future of our sales organization.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Providing strategic leadership and driving organizational change
• Building collaborative partnerships across teams and stakeholders
• Leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation
• Leading technology adoption and operational transformation initiatives
• Problem-solving and implementing scalable business solutions
• Managing multiple priorities while driving business results
• Influencing and supporting growth-focused strategies
• Championing customer-centric thinking and engagement excellence

And you have:

• University Degree, College Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in sales operations, business operations, or related leadership roles
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with responsibility for strategic initiatives and team management
• Experience implementing technology solutions and driving operational transformation
• Demonstrated experience with performance metrics, analytics, process optimization, and growth initiatives
• Strong knowledge of CRM platforms, AI-enabled technologies, sales enablement tools, and Microsoft Office applications
• Insurance industry experience
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

We're committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000, which reflects the expected base pay - not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We're also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn't quite match your expectations, don't let that hold you back - we'd still love to hear from you.

This is a real opportunity - we're actively hiring! If the role sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.

We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions, and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

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