District Sales Associate

Job Description

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management.The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.   

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. 

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre. 

Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable. 

Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.  

What the role is all about: 

• Territory operational support with a strong focus on attention to detail and time management, which includes territory calendar management, expense and budget management, events planning, and maintaining our CRM database
• Create and implement your business plan in collaboration with the District Vice-President and Business Development Manager for your assigned territory 
• Facilitating weekly team meetings as part of the implementation of business processes, and ensuring efficiency and consistency of territory management
• Discover and explore new business opportunities via proactive sales calls with existing investment advisorsand strengthening internal and external client relationships
• Adheres and applies Internal Compliance regulations and Sales Practices under NI 81-105 for our clients as the team compliance coordinator

What are the qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree
• willingness to pursue new and creative ideas, the motivation to achieve results, dedicated & energetic, strong communication skills – both verbal & written
• An interest and curiosity in capital markets and how they relate to the fund industry
• Ability to work well with multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Successful completion of a financial services industry program course (i.e. CSC, IFIC, CFA, CFP, CIM, etc) would be an asset but not required
• Knowledge of French and English is required to support clients and Team members within and/ or outside the province of Quebec.

What’s in it for you: 

• Great compensation (competitive base and commission) & benefits package (some examples include: Share Purchase Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Education/Career support and a paid Volunteer Day each year)
• In-person opportunity to participate in the National Sales Conference as well as sales training (opportunity to network with colleagues across the country)
• Growth Opportunity to work with and learn from a dynamic and diverse team of sales experts 
• Ongoing training to develop market, product & sales skill knowledge
• Opportunity to attend multiple client events throughout the year
• Opportunity to participate in our Inside Wholesaler Development Program – IWDP (training & development to become a Business Development Manager/ Inside Wholesaler)

The expected annual pay range for this position is $47 000 - $67 000, which includes base salary and variable sales incentive. Base salary is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and variable sales incentive is subject to achieving set business and performance objectives. This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers 

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people. 

This posting is intended to build a talent pipeline for future retail opportunities within the Retail Distribution department at Mackenzie Investments. By submitting your application, you will be considered part of our talent community, and we sincerely appreciate your interest in exploring career opportunities with us.

Our Talent Acquisition team reviews applications on an ongoing basis. Should your experience, skills, and career aspirations align with the role, we will contact you to discuss the next steps.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

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