Market Development Manager

Desjardins

. Lead the department and manage a team dedicated to selling financial products and services .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing teams dedicated to selling financial products, while developing business strategies that align with organizational priorities. Proven ability to build long-term client relationships and ensure service quality and performance management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipBusiness Strategy DevelopmentRisk ManagementClient Relationship ManagementFluency in French

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Hard Skills

Business Plan DevelopmentPerformance MonitoringProcess Efficiency ImprovementFinancial Product KnowledgeService Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

CoachingMotivating TeamsEmployee EmpowermentEngagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesDesjardins Brand PromotionCommunity EngagementRisk Management PracticesCompetitive Service Offer Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the department and manage a team dedicated to selling financial products and services
Build and maintain long-term business relationships with members and clients
Develop and monitor a business plan addressing priorities, challenges and objectives
Ensure sector performance and sound, prudent risk management
Follow up on results and manage department performance
Develop business strategies aligned with Desjardins’s strategic priorities
Ensure service quality, business relationships and the member/client experience
Implement and monitor action plans to achieve target results
Lead, coach and motivate the team; develop skills, engagement and employee empowerment
Implement and develop a competitive, profitable service offer with partnerships across the organization
Improve process efficiency and profitability
Promote the Desjardins brand and strengthen community roots
Uphold Desjardins’s cooperative values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Available to work one evening per week

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