Business Development Associate Life

Beneva Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

British Columbia Full-time Junior Business Development

Entry-level Business Development role at Beneva. British Columbia · full-time · CA$69,341–CA$98,592 base.

SalaryStated by Beneva

CA$69,341 – CA$98,592

Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll generate new business through outbound and inbound calls with advisors
You’ll build regional plans, hit sales activity goals, and track daily outreach
You’ll strengthen advisor relationships and uncover opportunities in their business goals
You’ll support Business Development Directors at meetings, events, and seminars
You’ll learn individual life products and recommend Beneva options around advisor needs

What you bring

You bring three to five years in sales, marketing, or call-center work within financial services
You bring strong listening, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills with an entrepreneurial mindset
You have broad financial-services knowledge and relevant coursework such as CFP or CLU
You’re ready to complete LLQP and participate in continuing sales training
You communicate fluently in spoken and written English; French is an asset

Who this fits

This suits a relationship-focused, coachable seller who is comfortable taking initiative and speaking with advisors by phone. The role is full time and permanent in British Columbia. French is helpful, and you must be willing to complete LLQP.

From the employer

Official Internal Job Title:

Inside Sales Representative

Status:

Regular

Job Description:

Reporting to the Regional VP Business Development, the Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for generating sales, building, and strengthening new business relationships with potential prospects and understanding the advisor's book of business (goals, targets,) while uncovering opportunities to recommend Beneva products. This role will also be involved in developing sales strategies, marketing concepts and to provide support to the Business Development Directors. This role combines proactive sales activities and value-added services through daily telephone contact with existing and new advisors in the region.

Vacancy: 1 Permanent

Salary Range: $69,341 - $98,592/year *This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Achieve activity and sales targets, including 25 pro-active contacts per week and business planning.
Sales activities are done through outbound and inbound communication with advisors.
Assist in the develop and ongoing management of an annual business plan for the region Support the local sales activities of the Business Development Director leads, team meeting, sales events, industry seminars.
Become an expert in strategies, and individual life products.
Achieve local sales target.
Develop strong relationship with advisors and Business Development Managers to ensure clients' expectations are always exceeded.
Responsible for updating daily activities on the time management system.
Develop a daily call plan to ensure sales activities are met.
Promote Beneva's brand, the products and high-quality service.
Carry out any other task, as required.

Qualifications

College degree in a related field is an asset.
3 to 5 years of sales / marketing / call center experience in the financial services industry
Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
Strong active listening skills — an entrepreneurial approach is key to the role.
Successful completion of industry related courses such CFP, CLU. Must be willing to complete LLQP.
Solid knowledge of financial services industry overall
Coachable and open to ongoing sales training
Excellent command of spoken and written English, French would be an asset.

Beneva is an equal opportunity employer, so we encourage all Women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people as well as visible and ethnic minorities to apply.

Purpose : True to its purpose, Beneva places people at the heart of its actions and contributes to the well-being of the community. It accompanies its clients in all stages of their lives, both for their insurance and for their financial services.

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