Telephone Account Manager Wealth

Join to apply for the Telephone Account Manager Wealth role at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community. This job is with Canada Life UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903 and is transforming to create a more customer‑focused business by providing expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third‑party customers. Job Purpose We are recruiting a Telephone Account Manager to support the transformation and the future growth of the business within the Wealth Management function, so it can be a market‑leading, retirement‑led platform provider offering a holistic approach to Retirement Income, Tax and Estate Planning to the UK Wealth Advisory market. Key Accountabilities Manage a panel of accounts in conjunction with a Regional Account Manager. Panel management includes effective follow up of quotes, webinars, events, leads and campaigns which are all driven through Salesforce. Deliver or exceed sales target with a suitable spread across Canada Life’s wealth product areas as well as delivering activity targets in terms of call numbers. Develop strong relationships with professional advisers within the accounts through a telephone contact strategy in order to maximise sales of Canada Life wealth Products and increase CL’s market share. Develop and maintain a high level of technical and industry knowledge in Canada Life’s Wealth product range. Regular product knowledge testing is performed as part of the role. Achieve and maintain competency under the Distribution T&C Scheme. In line with agreed sales strategy, develop an approach to account planning including carrying out research, competitor analysis, generating quotes, deal options, sales ideas, business generation initiatives, products, services etc. This should be demonstrated through telephone calls where the quality will be measured. Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills Previous experience of working in a telephone sales role within financial services is desirable with a proven track record of delivering sales targets. An understanding of the UK taxation system and how life assurance bonds are taxed is preferable. Platform knowledge and experience of selling platform products is desirable. The ability to work as part of a team is essential as there will be joint responsibility of delivery of sales target alongside a Regional Account Manager. Previous experience of using a CRM system such as Salesforce. The ability to form strong professional relationships with adviser firms, fact find and pitch Canada Life’s wealth products. Strong presentation skills. Qualifications Desirable: CII Diploma in Financial Planning – Level 4 (or at least studying for). Benefits We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that is regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We also provide a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. How We Work Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. Diversity and Inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI and continue to focus on it as a significant priority. Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Business Development and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr