Business Development Associate

Beneva

. Generate sales and build and strengthen new business relationships with potential prospects.

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeCanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$69,341 - CA$98,592 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales strategies and relationship building within the financial services industry, with a focus on achieving sales targets and providing exceptional service to advisors. Proficient in developing business plans and conducting proactive sales activities to drive growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Strategy DevelopmentRelationship BuildingFinancial Services KnowledgeActive Listening SkillsLLQP Completion

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceMarketing ConceptsBusiness PlanningProactive Sales ActivitiesCall Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCoachable AttitudeEntrepreneurial Approach

Tools & Technologies

Time Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

CFPCLULLQP

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesSales TargetsBusiness DevelopmentAdvisor RelationshipsBeneva Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate sales and build and strengthen new business relationships with potential prospects.
Understand advisors' books of business, including goals and targets, and uncover opportunities to recommend Beneva products.
Develop sales strategies and marketing concepts.
Provide support to Business Development Directors.
Conduct proactive sales activities and provide value-added services through daily telephone contact with existing and new advisors in the region.
Achieve activity and sales targets, including 25 proactive contacts per week and business planning.
Conduct outbound and inbound communications with advisors.
Assist in developing and managing the region's annual business plan.
Support local sales activities, team meetings, sales events, and industry seminars.
Become an expert in strategies and individual life products.
Achieve local sales targets.
Develop strong relationships with advisors and Business Development Managers.
Update daily activities in the time management system.
Develop a daily call plan to meet sales activities.
Promote Beneva's brand, products, and high-quality service.
Carry out other required tasks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree in a related field is an asset.
3 to 5 years of sales / marketing / call center experience in the financial services industry.
Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
Strong active listening skills; an entrepreneurial approach is key to the role.
Successful completion of industry-related courses such as CFP and CLU.
Must be willing to complete LLQP.
Solid knowledge of the financial services industry overall.
Coachable and open to ongoing sales training.
Excellent command of spoken and written English; French would be an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Marketing Beneva is a Canadian insurance and financial services company formed by the merger of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance. It offers a wide range of insurance products including life, health, auto, home, and group insurance, alongside investment solutions like RRSPs, TFSAs, and commercial insurance. Beneva emphasizes a people-first approach, prioritizing customer experience and community involvement, and aims to provide comprehensive financial coverage to individuals, businesses, and groups throughout Canada. Business Development Associate 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 null – Hybrid 💵 $69.3k - $98.6k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 💰 Business Development (BDR) 🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required 👻 Ghost score 0% Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Generate sales and build and strengthen new business relationships with potential prospects.
Understand advisors' books of business, including goals and targets, and uncover opportunities to recommend Beneva products.
Develop sales strategies and marketing concepts.
Provide support to Business Development Directors.
Conduct proactive sales activities and provide value-added services through daily telephone contact with existing and new advisors in the region.
Achieve activity and sales targets, including 25 proactive contacts per week and business planning.
Conduct outbound and inbound communications with advisors.
Assist in developing and managing the region's annual business plan.
Support local sales activities, team meetings, sales events, and industry seminars.
Become an expert in strategies and individual life products.
Achieve local sales targets.
Develop strong relationships with advisors and Business Development Managers.
Update daily activities in the time management system.
Develop a daily call plan to meet sales activities.
Promote Beneva's brand, products, and high-quality service.
Carry out other required tasks. 🎯 Requirements
College degree in a related field is an asset.
3 to 5 years of sales / marketing / call center experience in the financial services industry.
Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
Strong active listening skills; an entrepreneurial approach is key to the role.
Successful completion of industry-related courses such as CFP and CLU.
Must be willing to complete LLQP.
Solid knowledge of the financial services industry overall.
Coachable and open to ongoing sales training.
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