Employment Opportunities

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join our team!

Are you passionate about new opportunites and not afraid to roll up your sleeves to make a job yours? We welcome you to review our current posting and if you have the qualifications, the drive, and the willingness to succeed, then please forward your resume to:

Lynne Theriault at: Lynne@tfi.cc

Client Services Representative

A career opportunity is waiting for you…

We are looking for a full-time Client Services Representative to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This is a newly created position. Reporting to our Senior Partner and working with our sales team, you will be part of the ongoing administrative and sales operations involving our clients and potential clients. You must have or be willing to acquire the appropriate Nova Scotia license (LLPQ) to service and sell life and health insurance products in order to assist in the administrative and sales responsibilities of this position.

What will you be doing…

Assisting in growing our business in the employee benefits, life and health fields by providing strong leadership and client service

Working in all aspects of the prospecting, sales and retention phases of our business

Working with existing and potential clients to discuss their coverage and prepare proposals where new or existing products could better address their needs

Developing and strengthening business relationships and trust with clients and prospective clients with a demonstrated commitment to their interests and priorities

Working with our team to prepare our communication needs with a focus on growing our company’s base; drafting marketing materials and the visual presentation of our brand

Developing and presenting briefing sessions for our sales team to address the changing needs of our prospects and clients.

Initiating client care calls on a regular and rotating schedule to provide service, record keeping, problem resolution, etc.

Drafting and sending correspondence as guided by our Senior Partner—quotes, proposals, renewals, etc. adhering to our administrative processing and in accordance with all appropriate confidentiality regulations

Accompanying our Senior Partner on service and client calls, seminars and training programs. Upon completion of the probationary period, you will initiate these calls and appointments

Maintaining full knowledge of products and services available to and provided by our team

Working as a member of a collaborative team with trust and respect for each member

Other responsibilities as they arise

What you will need to join us…

A valid LLPQ license for the Province of Nova Scotia service and sell life and health insurance products or be willing to acquire this license. While preference will be given to applicants with the appropriate license, your application will be considered if you have a proven sales record, are interested in a career in life and health benefits sales field and are willing to acquire the appropriate sales license.

A diploma or undergraduate degree with a focus in business and communication or marketing and strong analytical and organizational skills

A self-starter with exceptional communication, verbal and interpersonal skills, a team player with a strong work ethic who works with minimal supervision

An ability to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment and to adapt quickly to daily changes

A commitment to provide exceptional customer service

An ability to set priorities and multi-task

An ability to use and adapt to product software—MS Office, email, internet, etc.

A minimum of two years of experience in the insurance industry in a sales and/or administrative role

Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record Check

What we will do for you…

We value each member of our team. We are committed to providing a working environment and company culture to support the growth and development of each member of our team. We are a closeknit group and work together to ensure that everyone has the support they need to grow.

What to expect as a member of our team…

Office hours: 8:30- 5:00 week days. Your work with clients and prospective clients, participation in networking and promotional events will occasionally extend beyond regular office hours.

Vacation: two weeks annual (three weeks at five-year anniversary)

Sick time: five days annual

Statutory and provincial holidays—non-working days

Probationary period: 90 days if you hold the appropriate Nova Scotia license to service and sell life and health insurance products. Otherwise, you will be required to obtain the appropriate Nova Scotia license as noted within a six-month period. The probationary period will extend through this timeframe of up to six months for the acquisition of the appropriate license.

Some travel will be required…you must have a valid driver’s license

Salary: $38,000 - $40,000 pending qualifications

A competitive compensation package: You will be covered by our benefits plan upon successful completion of your probationary period

A bit about us…

Theriault Financial Inc., founded in 1970, is a locally owned brokerage specializing in employee benefits programs and life and health products. Located in Dartmouth, NS, we currently manage benefits programs for more than 1,200 Nova Scotia companies and many individual clients.

We work to provide great solutions for our clients by building strong relationships and providing exceptional customer service at every opportunity.

For further information about us, please visit our web site at www.tfi.cc

We look forward to hearing from you…

We will review applications upon receipt.

Date of posting: December 2022

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• sales: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location