Assistant Branch Manager (Equest)

Abbotsford (Abbotsford Village), BC, 2090 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Req #1087

Monday, July 11, 2022

Westland Insurance Group Ltd is growing and has a new opportunity for an Assistant Branch Manager in Abbotsford, BC at our Abbotsford Village office. Do you love to talk about insurance and provide exceptional client service? If so, you will love working for Westland! We are looking for a career minded individual who is focused on growing their insurance industry knowledge and experience.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

The Opportunity

The Assistant Manager is an integral part of a team and will be responsible for promotion, sales and service of all insurance products to new and existing clients. They are knowledgeable with technical insurance products (personal lines and auto) and will support the team in achieving the goals of the company, our clients and employees.

In This Role You’ll

• Lead meetings with the team and supports the Branch Manager by ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively
• Review and monitor branch reports for key performance indicators
• Participate in hiring, developing, coaching and mentoring agents and staff, including participation in performance reviews
• Provide guidance and support to sales agents to help them attain expected targets Assist in the preparation of sales and expense budgets
• Assist in the preparation of sales and expense budgets
• Identify client’s needs and provides recommendations for the products and services required
• Promote retention of existing clients by providing quality customer service
• Pursue new business and additional product sales on a continuous basis

Here’s What You Bring

• 3 years of industry experience
• Post-secondary degree or diploma is preferred
• Previous people management/leadership experience
• Insurance broker level 2 license is a must. CAIB and/or CIP are an asset
• Proven results in developing and leading a team
• A natural ability at building authentic customer relationships
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated business acumen

Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada. With a national network of 195 locations and over 2,100 employees, the company continues to expand coast to coast. Westland’s brokers provide expert advice to home, business, farm, life, and auto insurance clients. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its local communities.

Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equality and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected]

Other Details

• Job Family Active Jobs and Positions
• Pay Type Salary

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• Abbotsford (Abbotsford Village), BC, 2090 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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