Business Development Coordinator

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Date: Apr 30, 2024

Location: North York - Toronto, ON (Hybr, CA

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID: 8017 


Working Business Language: English.
 


Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. 
 

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $60,000 - $70,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

 

About Us
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from the following location: Toronto, ON. 
 

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com. 


We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
 

Job Overview

Reporting into the Director of Business Development, the Coordinator will oversee various projects, assist with events and department budgets as well as execute administrative duties for the Business Development Department.

As the backbone of the department the coordinator is a highly organized person who can handle multiple tasks. They must be able to work independently and within a team. They will be detailed oriented and thorough. They frequently need to work on time sensitive duties and will handle projects from start to finish. 
 

Job Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain broker changes, broker appointments, cancellations etc in Salesforce.
  • Assist Director with Budgeting.
  • Provide general administrative support inclusive of managing shared calendars, coordinating events, training and education.
  • Inventory control and distribution of promotional materials.
  • Compile information, organize and disseminate reports.
  • Manage relationship with MLSE and oversee sporting events tickets.
  • Assist with travel accommodations, bookings for key staff on the team.
  • Maintain and organize existing shared drive folders to keep folders up to date within One Drive through Teams.
  • Research marketplace, products, brokerages and competitors and ensure that Salesforce is up to date with key information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 5 years’ experience in administrative support and customer service experience.
  • Highly organized. Strong ability to multi-task and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office; WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce.
  • Strong client service orientation.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to conduct reviews of information carefully and comprehensively.
  • Excellent analytical, and problem solving with the ability to select and implement best solutions.
  • Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proactive planning and organizing skills with the ability to monitor performance and results.
  • Insurance Designation (or working towards designation) would be considered an asset.

 


Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.   

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