Bilingual Associate Account Manager

First Insurance Funding of Canada – Toronto, ON

Must be Bilingual (French/English) *
Reporting to the VP Inside Sales, the Bilingual Associate Account Manager is responsible for supporting two sales regions to achieve loan volume and revenue targets. Key responsibilities include preparing and submitting new and renewing premium finance loans under a pre-defined volume threshold, following up on renewals, submitting loans for conversion, assisting with credit and pricing requests and providing excellent customer service to brokers via phone and email.

·         Prepare incoming quote requests

·         Proactively perform follow-up on renewal and lost quotes from the prior year

·         Assist with loan submissions; ensure loans are properly submitted for conversion

·         Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers representing FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada in a professional manner.

·         Provide customer service and assistance to brokers calling in and emailing with inquiries

·         Identify and manage existing high priority brokers

·         Manage overall pricing margins and broker profitability

·         Analyze broker profitability to help determine broker’s segment

·         Apply the appropriate credit risk and pricing analysis when assisting with underwriting requests

·         Provide brokers with training on systems and processes as required

·         Escalate new business opportunities, programs and solutions to the Account Manager for further investigation

·         Support arrears where there may be possible relationship impacts

·         Support new business development activity

·         Undertake periodic visits to brokers’ offices

·         Other job related duties as assigned

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Required:

·         Strong organizational and time management skills; able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

·         Accuracy and attention to detail

·         Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, proactive, ‘can do’ attitude

·         Accountable for results

·         Ability to work as part of a team

·         Strong communication skills both verbal and written

·         Desire for continuous learning

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

·         University/college degree is preferred

·         1-3 years business experience

·         Commercial credit experience and asset

·         Understanding of commercial insurance policies an asset

·         Experience with insurance brokering network an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

·         Toronto, ON

Required experience:

·         Insurance: 1 year

Required education:

·         Bachelor’s

Required language:

·         French

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

·         Insurance: 1 year

Required education:

·         Bachelor’s