Account Executive I

Being a part of BrokerLink, means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present.  

We want like-minded individuals who want to provide the highest level of customer service, who carry themselves with utmost professionalism.  

We want to invest in you! Your success is our success and our purpose of “we’re here to help people” is what motivates us to keep the amazing talent we attract, for a long time. We want to bring out the best of all our team members! Offering countless opportunities to grow and an environment which values our most important assets, you, our team members. We have over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements!

This is a 100% commissioned role. There is no limit to the earnings potential in this role; candidates have the flexibility to manage their book and be compensated on what they produce. Commissions will be paid as a bi-weekly draw against commissions earned and reconciled annually. To help new employees while they build their book, they may receive a guaranteed draw for a specified timeframe.

Commissions will be paid based on new business sales, policy renewals and a growth bonus on the book.

Pay at BrokerLink is about much more than just commissions.

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our benefit offerings, including:
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with BrokerLink matching a portion of employee contributions
- Group RRSP that provides flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers
- Flexible work arrangements
- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, Wellness account and much more

About the role

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our growing team!

In this role you will be responsible for sales, prospecting, and servicing a commercial lines book of business. You will develop and maintain a meaningful list of prospective customers, close sales in the commercial area, and provide excellent and timely customer service. This would include acting as a liaison between the customer and the insurance carrier when there may be claims.

What you’ll do here:

• Sell commercial insurance policies

• Develop and maintain a prospect list

• Build and maintain excellent customer relationships, including visiting customer sites

• Keep abreast of market knowledge, products, and pricing issues and opportunities

• Prepare proposals, and arrange for account placement with the insurance carriers

• Gather and document relevant information to ensure the customer receives the appropriate coverage's and service

• Maintain good quality in the book of business by adhering to underwriting rules and good business practices 

• Arrange payment terms for new business sales and the timely collection of payments

• Support customers with the claims process

• Travel in and out of town

What you bring to the table:

• High school and/or post-secondary education

• Valid Driver’s License

• willing to obtain or have General Insurance License

• Ideally have one or more of CIP, FCIP, CAIB or CCIB

• Exposure to Epic is an asset

• Minimum of 5 years’ commercial insurance sales experience preferred

• Excellent customer service and sales skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

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This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

BrokerLink is committed to providing an accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. 

BrokerLink is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment which embraces our diversities and sees them as our strength! We want to foster a workplace that makes all our team members and customers feel welcome and appreciated.  

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Please note that BrokerLink does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

At BrokerLink, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that inspires each of us to be the best we can be. Join our team and make a difference!