Director, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships

The Director, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships is responsible for helping build and grow Canada Life’s wealth business within Primerica, one of its strategic distribution partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business in build mode and play a meaningful role in shaping advisor engagement, sales growth, and long-term partnership success.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in financial services, investments, wealth sales, or wholesaling
• Experience with mutual funds and/or segregated funds in a wholesaling or advisor-facing role
• Strong ability to explain wealth concepts in clear, simple, practical language
• Proven relationship-building and business development skills
• Strong presentation, training, and communication skills
• Comfort working in a role where evening and weekend activity is a regular part of the job
• Strong telephone, virtual, and in-person sales skills
• Ability to manage a territory and maintain disciplined follow-up
• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM tools
• Strong knowledge of investment products, wealth concepts, and the advisor marketplace
• Industry designations such as CSC, IFIC, CFP, or CIM are considered assets
• Post-secondary education in business, finance, or a related field is preferred

Benefits

• 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.