Director, Strategic Initiatives, Sales Power

at  Sun Life

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the AVP Sales Power, the Director, Strategic Initiatives will be accountable and play a critical role in leading the development, implementation and monitoring of new programs and strategic initiatives that support the overall growth and productivity of our advisory network. You will work directly with the AVP Sales Power as well as with key partners to plan and implement appropriate strategies to grow Sun Life’s business in alignment with overall Retail Advice & Solutions objectives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead or participate in problem solving sessions, workshops and interviews with subject matter experts to bring in new perspectives, creative ideas, and practical approaches to ensure the on-going health of our advisory network to achieve business objectives.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative analytical results to guide recommendations and inform strategic decision making.
• Communicate findings and recommendations succinctly in a compelling storyline that facilitates productive discussion and decision making among senior executives.
• Execute project plan and help to lead key workstreams, adapting and reprioritizing as necessary to meet project objectives while ensuring timely delivery and achievable scope.
• Work closely with functional and business leaders to define and gain buy-in on the strategic vision, priorities, and tactical plans.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of new programs and initiatives that support the growth in sales power
• Provide regular progress reporting on initiatives to AVP Sales Power and senior leadership.
• Work with the AVP Sales Power to establish annual sales power targets and monitor/report against targets.
• Manage content, coordinate meetings, and represent the Sales Power team at regular Salesforce Advisory Council meetings.