Sales Support Associate

Toronto, ON
$45,600-68,400 per year
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Permanent Full Time-This role works closely with our sales team but is expected to provide support to our service area daily. The Sales Support Associate must be able to interact with these constituents including our advisors in an educated and informed manner. They must understand the “why” behind the “how” and have strong critical thinking skills.What you will do

Ability to understand the sales process and participate in the processing of the business with excellence
Ability to work with all systems required for the Sales Support Associate accountabilities of the sales and renewal process
Works with Sales team to ensure that proposals are processed and released in a complete and timely manner to our business partners
Understand the renewal process and participate preparing renewals is key
Processing Agent of Record changes
Helping new advisors set up broker contracting
Acknowledging and raising any opportunities to the sales team
Provide back-up support to other positions on the team as required
Willingness to take on ad-hoc assignments when needed

What you will bring

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. French is an asset.
Post-secondary education
Strong critical thinking skills with an analytical approach
Adept with numbers, formulas and ability to read, compare and understand data
Understanding the end-to-end sales process and how each part of the process impacts the next
Intermediate to advanced skill in Excel, with a keen ability to learn and work within other software programs (RS4, ARC, Salesforce, etc.)
Comfortable using MS Office 365 (One Note, One Drive, Word, Teams, and Outlook)
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail is key to succeed in this role
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Knowledge of the group benefits industry would be considered an asset.
We offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal development and growth.

-The base salary for this position is between $45,600 - $68,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Grow with Canada LifeWe're united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.We're looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!What we offer:We're committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here's what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.

Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.

Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.

Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about .We're committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact . All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.#LI-HybridRequisition ID: 5700Category: Sales and Business DevelopmentLocation:Toronto, ON, CA Mississauga Ontario, ON, CA, L5B 1M2Date: Apr 7, 2026If you are not finding suitable opportunities now, please click below to join our talent community!

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