Position Type:
PermanentIf you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.
As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.
The Opportunity:
Imagine a job where you work with advisors to help organizations provide health and wellness solutions to their employees.
Medavie Blue Cross is growing, and so is our need for talented Account Executives. Whether you bring extensive Group Benefits sales experience within corporate or brokerage sales, we want to hear from you!
As an Account Executive, you’ll be reporting to the Regional Vice President Business Development where you will work with our team to execute the organization’s Growth Sales and Retention Strategies for the group business.
As a talented relationship builder, you’ll develop an understanding of your client’s needs and provide solutions and opportunities to ensure their overall satisfaction with Medavie Blue Cross. You are high-energy, dynamic, passionate, and not afraid to challenge the status quo and you care deeply about relationships and what you do. You’re the go-to expert on all things group insurance and you’re always keeping up to date on the latest industry trends.
When clients come to our Advisors asking about group benefits, they will think of you first.
As an Account Executive, you will:
Be responsible for all aspects of the business development function of your assigned block of business.
Be accountable for achieving annual targets in the areas of new business, retention, execution, and profitability.
Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current clients and prospective clients through a relationship-based approach.
Coordinate business development efforts with service and underwriting teams.
Conduct sales presentations and organize seminars.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing industry publications and establishing your professional network.
Prepare action plans to identify specific opportunities and segment client contacts.
About you:
You’ve got 5+ years of experience in group benefits, making you an authority in sales and the industry.
You love to build and maintain relationships. As a specialist in group benefits, you’re passionate and thrilled to meet clients with a sales concept that works for them in helping them achieve what they need.
You thrive on that as customer focus is a top priority for you!
You have a proven business development track record that you’ll be proud to tell us about.
You have built meaningful relationships with a host of advisors
You love being part of a team but you’re also highly motivated to work independently.
You have completed a post-secondary education in marketing or a related, relevant field of study.
You’re a strong verbal and written communicator.
Other:
Life license is a requirement to have or secure within 4 months of hire date.
Having a driver’s license is mandatory as this position will require travel within an assigned region.
Bilingualism in English and French would be great, but not a must-have.
So, what else is in it for you??
Of course, a top-notch Health and Dental Benefits Program paid 100% by us, including a Health Spending Account.
A stimulating and flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance and wellness, including health support tools and discounts on your fitness membership.
A diverse team of colleagues with multiple fields of expertise in an organization where we encourage personal growth.
If getting involved in charitable causes is something you’re passionate about, we support and offer plenty of opportunities to give back. We are a not-for-profit organization, and our shareholders are the communities in which we operate.
We encourage your curiosity as part of the recruitment process; qualified candidates will have the opportunity to speak with key stakeholders as part of the interview. We believe an interview is a chance to get to know you, and for you to get to know us.
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We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.
We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.
Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!
Kristen Drapeau – Senior Recruitment Consultant
Kristen.Drapeau@medavie.bluecross.ca
Kriysta Duguay – Recruiter
Krysta.Duguay@medavie.bluecross.ca
Welcome to Medavie!
I would be happy to share and discuss our organization, current and future career opportunies.
Many of our roles are able to be remote (work from home) in Canada
- Kristen Drapeau, Senior Recruitment Consultant
-Krysta Duguay, Recruitment Consultant
Who we are
We’re a team of over 8,000 professionals serving clients from coast-to-coast with operations in most provinces. We provide health benefits to nearly 1 in 10 Canadians and manage emergency medical services for nearly 1 in 15 Canadians.
We’ve been a leading health services partner for individuals, employers and governments across Canada for 80 years and a premier all-in-one carrier that provides health, dental, travel, life and disability benefits to individuals and organizations.
We've been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and an Imagine Caring Company.
What we value
Our values are inherent to our culture and provide the framework for each interaction we have and transaction we make, while providing a clear set of expectations to empower employees to do the right thing for everyone we serve. We are:
Caring – We show compassion in everything we do
Accountable – We follow through on our commitments
Responsive – We have the courage to act and adapt
Innovative – We encourage and value new ideas
Community-minded – We achieve more together
More than simply a poster on the wall, our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians represents the purpose of our organization ― and we align that with our culture.
What we give back
As a not-for-profit organization, we don’t answer to shareholders. Instead, we invest our earnings in our business, our communities and, most importantly, our employees. We use some of these earnings to support:
Programs to support causes that are close to our employees' hearts, matching the volunteer hours and donations they contribute
An annual United Way workplace campaign led by employees in each of our locations
The Medavie Foundation, which invests in community initiatives and organizations that improve the wellbeing of Canadians, focuses on some of the most pressing mental and physical health challenges facing Canadians.
We want to meet you as you are
At Medavie Blue Cross, we foster a culture of openness, understanding and a sense of belonging where everyone can bring their true selves to work. Nearly 70% of our management roles are held by women and we’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for who they are and what they contribute. We will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, selection and hiring processes.
What we offer
If you live our values and deliver results, you’ll experience meaningful, rewarding work in a purpose-centred, inclusive organization that provides:
Flexible work options: We want you to work where you work best. We offer work from home, from the office, or a hybrid of the two, while ensuring you feel connected to your team and to our purpose. Our flexibility goes beyond location. We also have flexible working hours and part-time options available.
Competitive compensation: We believe in rewarding our employees for the skills they bring to their jobs and the results they deliver. This includes competitive compensation that will reflect your experience and expertise and annual performance-based incentives, a 100% employer-matched defined contribution pension plan, an employee RRSP, one-on-one financial counselling, vacation and personal days to help you rest, refuel and balance your life.
Career Growth: Internal talent mobility and growth are an integral part of our success. Employees are empowered to own their career development and have rewarding experiences in a variety of work areas. Supportive leadership will encourage and coach you to maximize your potential so you can access multiple learning pathways to develop. Our leadership development program and other programs, such as mentoring, performance-based management and education assistance, are offered to provide employees with an environment of lifelong learning.
Outstanding benefits: Wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do and this starts with our employees. To help you take a proactive approach to your health, we provide: