Market Development Manager

Desjardins

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-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 ensuring high-quality service and effective risk management. Proven ability to develop business strategies and maintain long-term client relationships aligned with organizational priorities.

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Team LeadershipBusiness Strategy DevelopmentRisk ManagementClient Relationship ManagementPerformance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Business Plan DevelopmentFinancial Product KnowledgeProcess EfficiencyContinuous ImprovementPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CoachingMotivatingEngagement BoostingAdvisory Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesDesjardins BrandCooperative ValuesMember ExperienceService Quality

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
Draw up 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
Oversee employee skills development and ensure high-quality service
Coach team members and provide advisory services and recommendations
Help develop business strategies aligned with Desjardins’s strategic priorities
Manage the member/client experience and service quality
Implement and monitor action plans to achieve target results
Lead, coach and motivate the team to develop skills, boost engagement and empower employees
Develop a competitive, profitable service offer and partnerships
Ensure process efficiency, continuous improvement and profitability
Promote the Desjardins brand and strengthen community presence
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

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