Welcome!

Fort Insurance & Group Benefits is one of the 10 largest property and casualty insurance firms in Quebec. Here, we’re passionate about what we do, and it shows in the excellence of our advice. Join a team united by a passion for advising our people.

To make your mouth water, at Fort :

• We love a challenge! Here, we nurture your passion and ambition by entrusting you with stimulating mandates and opportunities to grow as a leader.
• We trust you, and give you the freedom to shape your role, innovate, and lead projects that reflect who you are.
• We even enjoy each other outside the office, organizing social activities and festive evenings.
• We invite you to read on, because we’ll keep on surprising you!

A Glimpse of Your Daily Life

Your playground is yours to build! Reporting to the VP of Commercial Insurance, our future Director combines strategy and creativity to make our brokerage shine in the industry. We’re looking for a team player with an intrapreneurial mindset, ready to elevate our sales team to the next level. Your responsibilities are divided into four key areas:

Business Development (50%)

• Develop and execute a business development plan focused on growth.
• Identify new business opportunities in strategic sectors (construction, transportation, real estate, etc.).

Strategic Partnerships (15%)

• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners (associations, groups).
• Negotiate collaboration agreements to optimize service offerings and strengthen the firm’s position.
• Participate in brainstorming and organizing networking events, webinars, and conferences to enhance the firm’s visibility in collaboration with the marketing & communications team.

Market Strategic Analysis (15%)

• Monitor performance indicators related to sales, client acquisition, and partnership profitability.
• Provide recommendations to the executive committee on product and service improvements based on market feedback.

Management & Collaboration (20%)

• Train new account directors on business development strategies.
• Provide daily support and guidance to account directors.

The Profile We’re Looking For

• University degree in business administration.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in business development—insurance experience not required!
• Proven experience in negotiation and strategic partnership management.
• Management or leadership experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication, networking, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Our Commitment to You (Our Perks!)

• Comprehensive group insurance (telemedicine, dental care, glasses, enhanced mental health support, etc.).
• A $300 annual health & wellness allowance.
• Work-life balance with a flexible schedule, hybrid remote work, and summer hours.
• Chair massages three times a year.
• Fresh fruit at the office every week.
• Generous vacation based on your recognized experience (minimum 3 weeks!).
• Additional paid holidays + 9 personal days + a day off for your birthday.
• Extra bonuses through commissions and referrals.
• Fun “extracurricular” activities organized by our social club.
• An in-house training department and 100% coverage of your training costs—we believe in your career growth!
• We also care about your future with a pension plan and employer contributions.

Administrative Details

Main Office • Montreal or Westmount
Schedule • 35 hours per week
Department • Commercial Insurance

The recipe is simple. At Fort Insurance, we bring all the right ingredients together to keep your passion alive and create a workplace full of small (and big!) perks.

Apply here or at recrutement@fort.ca!