Team Lead - New Business (British Columbia, Remote First)

About Us:Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses. As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact:✅ Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 (2023, 2024, 2025)✅ Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 (2024, 2025)✅ Top Insurance Employers (2022)At Zensurance, we value ownership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges, challenging the status quo, and making a real impact in an industry ready for change. If you're looking to build something meaningful in a fast-growing, customer-focused company, we’d love to hear from you!We’re looking for a Team Lead - New Business (BC) to join our growing team at Zensurance. If you’re passionate about leadership, coaching, and the fast-paced world of sales, this is a great opportunity for you.Reporting to the Practice Leader, you'll play a huge part in growing our revenue, boosting conversion rates, and helping your team move fast without losing quality.This is a player/coach role. You’ll mentor a team of New Business Brokers to help them hit their goals, and work directly with prospects and underwriters to close deals yourself. Strong sales skills and coaching ability are the absolute core of this position.The New Business Workflow:Our team operates differently than a traditional brokerage. To lead this team effectively, you’ll need to master and coach to our unique high-velocity model:Qualified Leads: Brokers engage with 15+ warm leads per day.Pure Sales Focus: We’ve removed the admin drag. Your brokers focus only on new business; renewals and mid-term changes are handled by separate dedicated teams.Speed to Market: In our world, time kills deals. You’ll coach your team to manage a fast-moving pipeline, working with 50+ providers to bind business quickly.Tech-Driven: We use a proprietary BMS and advanced quoting tech to deliver the best deals to contractors in real-time.Measured Outcomes: Success is data-driven. You’ll be responsible for your team’s GWP, binding ratios, and response times.Responsibilities:Sales Coaching: Be obsessed with the the customer experience. Improve team performance through hands-on coaching, shadow sessions, and actionable feedback.Leadership Focus: Be committed to the craft of leadership: delivering tough feedback, conducting 1:1s, and building a high-performing, resilient sales culture.Motivation & Inspiration: Keep the energy high. Motivate your team to consistently hit and exceed monthly GWP targets.Team Development: Lead daily huddles, coaching sessions, and file audits to ensure we are maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and service.Navigating Ambiguity: Use your judgment to help brokers navigate complex contractor risks.Requirements:Industry Experience: 5+ years of insurance experience (commercial insurance experience preferred).People Leadership: 3+ years of supervisory experience.License: Valid provincial broker's license (RIBO preferred).Performance Management: Experience driving team performance.Goal Orientation: A hunter mentality with the persistence and agility to meet set targets consistently.Execution & Detail: High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.Self-Development: A dedication to owning your own growth and staying ahead of industry trends.Join Our Sales Team - Empowering Businesses, Building CareersAt Zensurance, we believe sales is about building relationships, providing value, and growing together. Here's what makes our team special:✔ We Fuel Your Growth We invest in your learning with a broad training schedule in your first three months. We have an open feedback culture and provide constant goal setting to help you advance your career.✔ A Culture of Support & Innovation You'll have the software and technology to manage client interactions, including our in-house Broker Management System (BMS). We give you the tools you need to succeed.✔ Delivering Value to Canadian Businesses You'll empower Canadian small businesses with a simple approach to insurance. We work with over 50 providers, using our technology to quickly compare quotes. You'll provide expert advice, ensuring clients get the best coverage and price, with in-house claims support.✔ Leaders Who Support Your Success Our sales leaders mentor and guide you, offering regular one-on-one meetings and daily team support.✔ Clear Career Growth Our well-defined growth tracks show you what's needed to take your career to the next level, aligning with your skills and ambitions.Benefits & Perks at Zensurance:At Zensurance, we know that when our people thrive, so does our business. That’s why we offer a flexible, people-first work environment designed to support your well-being,