Field Sales Representative

<p><b><u>What it’s like to be a Federated Commercial Insurance Specialist, Trainee</u></b></p><p></p><p>Federated Insurances Commercial Insurance Specialists work hard to build and maintain relationships with commercial businesses across the province to provide a variety of insurance products.</p><p></p><p>At Federated, our insureds’ interests are our top priority. Our goal is to provide the best service in the business. The Commercial Insurance Specialist meets with clients and recommends the most appropriate coverage for their needs. You will have the opportunity to employ your skills in a wide variety of fields. This position requires both strong analytical skills and solid people skills.</p><p></p><p>Join Federated, a dynamic and growing company with a long tradition of providing innovative insurance solutions to clients across the country.</p><p></p><p><b><u>We want your talent</u></b></p><p></p><p><b>If you are great at:</b></p><ul><li><p>Interacting with clients and understanding their needs</p></li><li><p>Communication and active listening</p></li><li><p>Taking initiative and achieving goals</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>If you have:</b></p><ul><li><p>Sales experience</p></li><li><p>A competitive spirit and a desire to deliver a high level of performance</p></li><li><p>A knack for catching on quickly and solid math skills</p></li><li><p>1-2 years of client-facing exposure;</p></li><li><p>Ability and willingness to travel regularly, pending client needs;</p></li><li><p>Valid drivers License</p></li><li><p>OTL or RIBO license preferred</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:</b></p><ul><li><p>This position is 100% remote. You will work from your home office, with the flexibility to create your own schedule. We also provide you with all the hardware you will need to set up your workspace!</p></li><li><p>We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!</p></li><li><p>We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.</p></li><li><p>We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.</p></li><li><p>NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $50,000-$55,000 plus commission, which reflects the expected pay and commission – not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>This is a real opportunity — we’re actively hiring! If the role sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions, and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.</span></p><p>#LI-TS1</p><p></p><p><b>Who we are:</b></p><p></p><p>We’re Federated Insurance. We’ve proudly been serving Canadian businesses for 100 years. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial insurance providers. Our employees are dedicated to focusing on our customers’ unique needs and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Federated. </p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>At Federated we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.</span></p>

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