IA Financial Group

Sales Associate, Insurance

IA Financial Group$73K — $96K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience in insurance or brokerage environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to engage and influence others.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams.
  • Advanced English proficiency required for training and presentations.
  • A Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma is an asset; industry designations like CLU, CFP, or CHS are considered beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales growth by promoting iA's life insurance products.
  • Educate and train advisors on products and sales processes.
  • Build relationships with Independent Financial Advisors.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams for impactful presentations.
  • Respond to advisor inquiries and represent iA at industry events.

Benefits

  • Environment that fosters learning and development.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
  • Inclusive workplace where potential is nurtured.
  • Competitive benefits including flexible group insurance and pension plan.
  • Access to wellness days, telemedicine, and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Sales Associate - Insurance, you will play a key role in promoting iA Insurance products and offerings to Independent Financial Advisors through the Brokerage Network. Working closely with a team of Insurance Sales Directors, you will build strong business relationships with advisors to understand their needs and support the execution of sales strategies.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. By joining our team, you will contribute directly to the growth of our distribution network while helping advisors deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients.

What you'll accomplish with us

As a Sales Associate - Insurance, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
  • Drive sales growth by increasing advisor awareness of iA's life insurance products and industry-leading ease-of-doing-business processes.
  • Educate and support advisors through individual and group training sessions on iA life insurance products, sales concepts, illustration software, and required documentation.
  • Develop new business opportunities and build strong relationships with Independent Financial Advisors across the Brokerage Network.
  • Collaborate with Sales Directors and marketing teams to create and deliver impactful presentations, while maintaining brand awareness and market presence.
  • Respond to advisor inquiries in a timely and professional manner and represent iA at conferences, road shows, presentations, and other industry events.


What could accelerate your success in this role

We're looking for someone who:
  • Is recognized for their ability to lead, teach, coach, and motivate others.
  • Stands out for their excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and engage business partners.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Works effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
  • Is known for their excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Has a minimum of 3 years of experience in the insurance industry or brokerage environment. A Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma is considered an asset. Industry designations such as CLU, CFP, CHS, or other related certifications are also considered assets.
  • Advanced level of English proficiency required, as the role involves training advisors on life insurance products, responding to inquiries, developing business relationships, delivering presentations, and collaborating with advisors and business partners based in Toronto and across Canada on a regular basis.


Why you'll love working with us
  • A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
  • A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
  • Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!


Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply - your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

The typical base salary hiring range for this position is between $73 ,214 and $96 ,096 CAD per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive compensation program. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

Location(s)
Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East

Other Possible Location(s)

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-08-19

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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