Manager, Sales Enablement

Permanent Full Time 

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We’re looking for a Manager, Sales Enablement to support the growth of Client Advisory Services (CAS)—a recently launched sales organization focused on strengthening client relationships at Canada Life. This role will support Pinnacle and the Financial Solutions Centre, two key areas driving our future growth and advisor experience, with a focus on driving Pinnacle’s multi-year strategic program.

You’ll play an important role in leading program strategy and execution, resulting in the delivery of a scalable, standardized business model that delivers measurable results and industry-leading advisor and client experience. You’ll work closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to drive outcomes, understand interdependencies, and propel growth.

What you will do  

• Deliver programs aligned with CAS strategic priorities and annual sales targets, ensuring clear objectives, measurable outcomes and timely delivery:
  • Pinnacle: Drive multi-year strategic program to guide national adoption of best practices, build a scalable advisor channel and a consistent client experience.
  • Financial Solutions Centre: Implement initiatives that expand advisor capacity, drive sales growth, and operational efficiency.
• Lead program governance, perform strategic analysis, and drive delivery and integration of project tactics
• Engage stakeholders from all levels to communicate initiative progress, facilitate decision-making, mitigate risks, resolve dependencies, and gain alignment
• Work with Director of Sales Enablement to lead, prioritize, and assess initiatives based on alignment with business strategy and impact
• Work closely with sales leaders, Technology, Operations, Performance Management and other partners to drive initiatives forward, create measurable outcomes, and foster collaborative business evolution
• Create and refine methodologies that support business growth and scalability
• Drive alignment between Pinnacle and Financial Solution Centre priorities, develop deep knowledge of the business, ways of working, and opportunities for partnership to gain efficiency or improved experience
• Lead a team of Initiative Leads, aligned to Pinnacle and the Financial Solutions Centre, providing strategic initiative support, coaching, and development opportunities
• Foster high performing team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement

What you will bring 

• 5+ years of experience in sales enablement, sales operations, or related leadership roles in cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to drive structured problem solving and critical thinking using a data-driven approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable messages (e.g. executive presentations, recommendations, decision requests)
• Ability to conduct analysis, generate insights, and develop sound recommendations
• Strong collaboration skills with experience driving outcomes and partnerships in a matrixed organization
• Experience designing and leading program governance; track record of delivering outcomes on time and within scope
• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities
• Experience coaching and developing direct reports
• Knowledge of financial services and the wealth management industry is an asset
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

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The base salary for this position is between $96,200 - $146,200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. 

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