A career as a Business Development Manager within the National Bank Insurance Distribution team means acting as a strategic partner to support the growth of our various distribution channels and help better address our clients’ protection needs. This role allows you to make a positive impact on our organization through your expertise in business development, coaching, insurance, and performance management.
By combining data, your knowledge of the field, coaching, and technology, you will help identify business opportunities, influence priorities, and turn strategies into concrete actions.
We are looking for two people to join our team: one in the Greater Montreal area and one in the Greater Quebec City area. Regular travel is required as part of this role.
Your role
- Support teams across National Bank’s various distribution channels by identifying performance gaps and implementing targeted, measurable coaching initiatives.
- Drive business performance across the channels and territories under your responsibility by identifying growth opportunities, setting priorities, and implementing action plans.
- Leverage performance data and field observations to develop concrete recommendations and support decision-making by leaders and partners.
- Promote an approach focused on clients’ protection needs by helping teams effectively integrate insurance discussions into their advisory practices.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders, partners, National Bank Insurance teams, and financial security advisors to optimize channel performance.
- Support the adoption of new strategies, innovative practices, and digital and artificial intelligence tools to enhance productivity, coaching, decision-making, and business development.
Your team
Within the Insurance sector, you are part of a dynamic team and report to the Senior Director, Quebec Distribution.
Our team stands out for the quality of its service, its results-oriented approach, collaboration, innovative mindset, and the enjoyment we get from working together. You will work alongside colleagues with diverse expertise and backgrounds who will contribute to your professional development.
We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment as well as a flexible and adaptable schedule.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through experience, help you master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring support, are available at all times.
Prerequisites
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; or a university certificate and seven years of relevant experience.
- Have demonstrated experience in business development and coaching.
- Have experience analyzing performance data and using insights to identify business opportunities and translate them into concrete actions.
- Have a good understanding of the banking sector, insurance products, and risk management solutions.
- Strong communication skills and comfort using digital and artificial intelligence tools in day-to-day professional activities.
- Be available to travel regularly within the assigned territory.