Advisor, Business Development and Sales Support

Desjardins

. Serve and maintain business relationships with members and clients .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relationship management and sales skills by effectively analyzing client needs and providing tailored solutions. Proficient in negotiating terms and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction while balancing profitability and risk management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeSales Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementData Analysis and ReportingBilingual in French and English

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Sales TechniquesRisk ManagementPortfolio ManagementNeeds AnalysisSolution Implementation

Soft Skills

Customer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedDrive ResultsNimble Learning

Industry Keywords

Business RelationshipsClient SatisfactionService QualityMarket TrendsNegotiation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve and maintain business relationships with members and clients
Sell products and services through multiple distribution channels based on member/client needs and current strategies and practices
Develop and maintain business relationships with important clients
Promote and sell products and services in accordance with business objectives and strategies
Balance sales objectives, sound and prudent risk management, profitability and member/client satisfaction
Work with clients with complex and diverse needs and significant development potential
Analyze member/client needs, develop and implement personalized solutions, and present integrated service offers
Advise and assist practitioners and current and potential members and clients
Represent Desjardins and enter the organization into important agreements with clients
Establish and negotiate product and service terms
Set goals and advise partners, practitioners, members and clients on the best solutions and strategies
Collect, compile and analyze data; prepare reports and recommendations
Oversee portfolios; assess customer satisfaction and service quality, follow up and make improvements as needed
Monitor the industry to stay current on trends, opportunities and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of four years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Intermediate 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
Action oriented
Customer Focus
Differences
Drive results
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

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