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Job Description / Duties

We are seeking a highly dependable and personable individual to work in the role of Commercial Account Manager in our firm’s fast-paced small business Stanhope Commercial Team. This is a permanent, full-time position that is available immediately.
We are seeking a self-motivated insurance professional who takes initiative. Diligence and organizational skills are imperative. Applicants should consider themselves to be team-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills. We are looking for a client-focused individual with the ability to foster and build positive professional relationships with colleagues and clients. A successful candidate is adaptable to a fast-paced and dynamic office environment.

The Commercial Account Manager role requires both individual and team work. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad portfolio of small to medium sized commercial insurance accounts under the leadership of Scott Peach and Victoria Stanhope.

What makes this position so unique and rewarding?

 We do not operate in silos nor do we centralize or outsource our activities or services – this means our Commercial Account Managers are empowered to be hands-on with our clients, providing exceptional service for all facets of their insurance and risk management needs

 The members of our commercial team are trusted and enabled to go above and beyond for our clients – we don’t micromanage or use highly metrics-driven performance management

 At Stanhope Simpson, you are not just an employee number; you are part of an extended family whose culture is as tight-knit as it gets – simply put, every member of our team has each other’s back

Qualifications / Required Skills

Education/Experience Requirements for this Role:

 Insurance broker experience is an absolute requirement
 Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PDF software is required
 Insurance-related education and/or professional designations are considered very important assets (and other post-secondary education is viewed as a benefit but not a requirement)

Additional Information

Why Join Our Company?

 Recently awarded Top Insurance Workplace in 2020 & 2021 by Insurance Business Canada
 Competitive compensation including bonuses paid twice per year
 Optional work from home flexibility
 RRSP contributions provided to all staff
 We have a terrific employee perks program which includes gym membership, Costco membership, employee anniversary gifts and various other employee benefits
 We offer a fantastic corporate culture with great comradery and company spirit
 A comprehensive group health and benefits plan
 We financially support educational endeavors for our staff (subject to management approval)
 A strong reputation in the business community and an exciting future

Salary: To be determined

Contact Information

Please email your cover letter and resume to Heather Peach at hpeach@stanhopesimpson.com. We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Stanhope Simpson is an independent and privately owned Atlantic Canadian family business similar to many of our long-standing, highly valued commercial clients.

Our mission is to provide our clients with superior insurance, surety bonding and risk management services, and to do so at the highest level of customer service so they may focus on cultivating their businesses and enjoying their families while feeling protected and well taken care of.

With 70 years of history and a strong reputation in the Maritimes, we invite you to join our team and become a part of our exciting future.

Who We Are: A general insurance brokerage providing exceptional commercial insurance, surety bonding and personal insurance solutions to businesses and individuals throughout Atlantic Canada. We stand out from other brokerages in our region because we are an independent and family owned company; we are not owned or controlled by an insurance company or larger corporation. In fact, we have successfully transitioned our business to a very capable and proven second generation who are actively growing our company. Our management team is comprised of both men and women including an MBA and CPA, CA.