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We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an opportunity for you! We are seeking a Chief Sales & Relationship Officer to join our executive leadership team. If you’re an executive leader who is passionate about organizational sales, service delivery, and strategic operations, we want to hear from you!
This opportunity offers the ability to work remotely, with a preference for candidates living within British Columbia.
What’s the role?
As the Chief Sales & Relationship Officer, your expertise spans retail banking, commercial banking, and wealth management operations, practices and regulations. Experience overseeing insurance operations would be an asset. You possess advanced knowledge of financial industry trends and market dynamics as well as an advanced understanding of credit union operations, principles, and values. Your leadership extends to high-performing teams ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, goals, and overall corporate direction and vision. Additionally, you craft forward-looking sales strategies and provide strategic support for integrated relationship building, guiding the credit union through BC’s evolving financial landscape
Your additional responsibilities include:
- Establishing an operational structure to drive the sales team to meet and exceed targets, focusing on both new member acquisition and deepening relationships with existing members.
- Cultivating a high-performance sales culture that emphasizes accountability, innovation, and member-centricity.
- Playing a lead role in the divisional budget process, directing the preparation of both operating and capital plans, as well as long range plans, to ensure the needs of the organization are met.
- Elevating the credit union’s profile within the business and professional community, forging influential relationships that drive sales opportunities.
What are we looking for?
- Post-secondary degree in business or another related field.
- A relevant credential designation.
- An MBA is an asset.
Ideally you have:
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience managing in a financial service environment, successfully developing and managing people and business development.
- Minimum 10 years senior leadership experience in retail, commercial, and wealth management.
- Knowledge of all applicable regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of sales strategies and a proven record of reaching sales targets.
- Advanced understanding of credit union operations, principles, and values.
- Proven experience in facilitating and leading of groups and/or teams of executive level positions.
- Proven experience in leading high-performing teams.
If you’re an approachable problem solver who embraces self-development and life-long learning, you’ll be a great fit with us.
What we offer you:
- Competitive salary
- A comprehensive benefits package including MSP, dental, and extended healthcare
- Employer paid RRSP benefit
- Ongoing support for education and career development
Short-listed candidates will be provided with a package outlining additional total compensation information and a fulsome job description.
Who are we?
Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:
- We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.
- We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centers, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
- We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.
Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We offer a generous total rewards package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!
We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and workplace culture that’s second to none. This includes a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.50% Employer-paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more!
The salary range for this role fits within the Executive career band. Individual job salary range will vary within the career band, based on the skills and requirements of the job posting.
Executive Career Band – $179,130.00 – $257,500.00
If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you!