Desjardins Group

Regional sales director, Wholesaler

Desjardins Group$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Minimum six years of relevant experience, including five years in sales
  • Successful completion of the Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) course
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
  • Knowledge of French and advanced proficiency in English is required
  • Strong understanding of the financial services industry
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct one-on-one sales meetings using a consultative approach to identify needs and opportunities
  • Implement a business plan to strengthen relationships and expand client base
  • Meet and exceed sales activity and performance targets
  • Manage prospects effectively to optimize territory coverage
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of investment solutions and market conditions
  • Utilize sales tools and technology effectively to analyze and track campaigns
  • Engage in business development activities, including presentations and seminars.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • Four weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan for predictable retirement income
  • Group insurance coverage including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment.
Full Job Description
As Regional Sales Manager - Wholesaler, you have a solid knowledge of the financial services industry and Desjardins Investments products and services to proactively sell and support the investment advisor community in the assigned territory. You are responsible for generating new sales, while focusing on maintaining assets under management. You will develop and maintain relationships with independent financial advisors. In partnership with the Regional Sales Consultant, you design and implement the territory's executive plan to meet and exceed sales and business objectives. More specifically, you will be required to:
  • Conduct proactive one-on-one sales meetings using a consultative sales approach to identify needs, issues or opportunities to position the rightinvestment solution
  • Implement a territorial business plan focused on deepening relationships with existing clients and engaging in prospecting activities to expand the reach of Desjardins Investments
  • Consistently meet and exceed minimum activity and sales targets
  • Consistently demonstrate effective prospect management and prioritization and territory coverage
  • Maintain solid knowledge of Desjardins investment solutions, competition and financial markets
  • Effectively utilize sales tools provided, including technology (CRM, conduct, track and analyze effectiveness/impact of targeted sales campaigns using EXCEL, hypothetical illustration tools, financial calculators and WebEx presentations)
  • Conduct business development activities such as presentations at branch meetings, advisor and investor seminars, participate in dealer conferences
  • Represent Desjardins Investments at industry events
  • Collaborate with the Regional Sales Advisor through effective ongoing.


What we offer*
  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
  • Group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • A minimum of six years of relevant experience, including five years in sales
  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
  • Successful completion of the Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) course
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
  • Knowledge of French is required
  • Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
  • Knowledge of the financial services industry
  • Working knowledge of applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Available for frequent travel within the Greater Montreal area
Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Persuades, Strategic mindset

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family
Life and health insurance (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-09-20

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is a Canadian cooperative financial group with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1900 and has since grown to become the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, with over 7 million members and clients. The group offers a range of financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, and investment services. Desjardins Group operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, but also has a presence in other Canadian provinces as well as in the United States and Europe. The group is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, and has implemented various initiatives to promote these values.
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48,200 employees
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