Leader sales and distribution Life Insurance

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

28837

Category

Manager

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

01-Oct-2025

Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Personal banking, Advisory services, Commercial banking, Insurance

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Sales and Distribution Leader at National Bank Life Insurance means guiding the business strategies of the Insurance sector while coaching and engaging high-performing teams. It means playing a key role in the evolution of the sector and its visibility across the organisation across Canada.

Your job

Define and roll out the national competency development strategy for the protection advisory offering, in order to develop the skills of more than 4,000 specialists across Canada, ranging from financial advisory services to branch management and mortgage teams
Influence and engage a vast decision-making network comprising 25 regional vice-presidents, more than 300 branch managers, 2,000 financial advisors, as well as 500 mortgage managers, residential financing specialists and their managers to anchor the culture of protection in every conversation with clients based on client needs and priorities
Lead a manager and his business development team who support front-line teams and their managers in developing protection skills, identify obstacles and deploy targeted activation strategies
Supervise the Sales and Distribution Project team and the Training team, made up of a manager and instructional trainers and designers, in order to create innovative, integrated programs aligned with the real needs of the field. Training is given to Bank employees as well as employees of our business partner, Securian.
Work closely with the products, Digital channels, savings, financing and Marketing, Sales strategies, value chain (internal and external partners) to ensure that coverage is perfectly integrated into the overall offer and supported by powerful tools
Influence and connect both inside and outside NBI
Measure the effectiveness of initiatives using performance indicators and quickly adjust strategies based on results and market realities.
Set financial targets in collaboration with partners

Your team

You will be responsible for the Training and Business Development teams at National Bank Insurance.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the evolution and growth of a sector that aspires to become an industry leader. By establishing strategic partnerships, promoting synergy at the national level, and maximising the digital offering, we aim to enrich the client and employee experience.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience or master's degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience
In-depth knowledge and solid experience of the branch network
Extensive experience and knowledge in skills development
Significant experience in personnel management in a context of transformation
Demonstrate a strategic vision
Communicate with impact and strong ability to share the vision
Excellent ability to manage change
Ability to influence and rally various stakeholders and partners

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

Critical Thinking Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Innovation Management Risk Management Stress Management Business Alignment Data-Driven Decision-Making Decision Making Learning Agility Mobilization Partner Development Resiliency Strategic Vision Strategy Execution

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. 

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?