Aviva

Group & Programs Manager

Aviva • $85K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College or university degree in related fields
  • CIP, FCIP, ACIP designation preferred
  • 5+ years experience in the property and casualty insurance industry
  • Exposure to sales and servicing or relationship management
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and Salesforce
  • Excellent relationship and networking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead performance management for sales and portfolio as partnership owner
  • Monitor sales plans and growth targets for Group and assigned Programs
  • Collaborate with Sales Teams to identify new business development opportunities
  • Act as primary contact for all Group and Program relationships
  • Prevent and reduce escalations through root cause analysis
  • Work with Partner to deliver innovative solutions for business challenges
  • Support the development and execution of strategic plans focusing on sales growth

Benefits

  • Compelling rewards package including base salary and annual bonus
  • Hybrid flexible work model
  • Outstanding career development opportunities
  • Support for professional development education
  • Competitive vacation package with optional extra days off
  • Employee-driven diversity and inclusion programs
  • Corporate wellness programs for physical and mental health
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Were looking for a dynamic and strategic Group & Programs Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving the success of one of Avivas largest global partnerships. In this highimpact role, you will lead sales performance, strengthen key partner relationships, and champion strategic initiatives that fuel profitable growth across Group and Specialty Programs. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment, excel at building strong partnerships, and are motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of a major distribution channel, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.


What youll do:

Sales and Revenue Growth

  • Lead ongoing performance management for sales and portfolio, serving as the partnership owner for Group and Programs Portfolios
  • Deliver and monitor sales plans and growth targets for Group and assigned Programs.
  • Collaborate with Sales Teams to identify and unlock new business development opportunities that drive growth and retention.

Account and Relationship Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for all Group and Program relationships.
  • Proactively prevent and reduce escalations through root cause analysis and continuous process improvements.
  • Work alongside our Partner to deliver innovative solutions to address business challenges, strengthening the partnership and driving mutual success.

Strategic Initiatives and Planning

  • Support the development, planning, and execution of Group and Programs strategic plans and BAU deliverables, with a focus on sales growth, volume expansion, and enhanced customer experience through clear value propositions.
  • Partner with Digital Quote & Buy and Service teams to ensure continuous improvement and delivery of digital OKRs, driving increased Group digital sales results.
  • Collaborate across internal and external sales and service channels to align Group and Programs value propositions with Partners brand and strategic objectives.



What youll bring:
  • A college, university degree in related fields
  • CIP, FCIP, ACIP designation is preferred
  • 5+ years related experience within the property and casualty insurance industry, including exposure to sales and servicing environment or relevant account and relationship management experience.
  • Experience in P&C Sales and Service role is an asset
  • Experience in P&C Underwriting is an asset
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and effective presentation techniques
  • Advanced Experience with PowerPoint, Excel and Salesforce is preferred
  • Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
  • A high performance, results orientated, great teammate work ethic.
  • The ability to get things done effectively at pace
  • Excellent relationship skills
  • Strong networking capabilities
  • Very strong business management (business plans, metrics, understands business drivers) capabilities
  • Negotiation skills
  • Strategic problem solver


What youll get:
  • The salary band for this position ranges from $85,000 to $120,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Hybrid flexible work model. 
  • Outstanding career development opportunities.
  • Well support your professional development education. 
  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
  • Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.  
  • Corporate wellness programs to support our employees physical and mental health.  

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.


Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.


About Aviva

Natural health retailer and resource. Aviva promotes a holistic approach to your health and well-being through proper nutrition and a healthy, natural lifestyle. Aviva operates a retail store in Winnipeg, MB Canada and serves customers across Canada and around the world through www.avivahealth.com. Everything for healthy living.

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