The Head of Agency will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance the sales of unit trust products through our agency network. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep expertise in financial products and a proven track record in driving sales performance and agency development.

Position Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans to drive the growth of unit trust product sales through the agency channel, aligning with the company's overall business objectives.

• Agency Development: Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of a high-performing agency network. Implement programs to enhance the skills and productivity of agency members.

• Sales Management: Set and monitor sales targets, ensuring that the agency network meets or exceeds them. Analyze sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with agency leaders and top-performing agents to ensure alignment and engagement. Act as a liaison between the agency network and the company's management.

• Product Knowledge: Ensure that the agency network is well-informed about unit trust products, market trends, and regulatory requirements. Provide ongoing training and resources to enhance product knowledge.

• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market analysis to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion. Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscape.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that all sales activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies. Implement measures to mitigate risks associated with sales operations.

Required Qualifications:

• ·Extensive experience in a senior sales or agency leadership role within the financial services industry, with a focus on unit trust or investment products.

• Proven track record of driving sales growth and developing successful agency networks.

• Sound knowledge in equities, fixed income, multi-asset and solution products, with an understanding of mutual fund market trends and movements, as well as ideally a proven ability to identify product trends and to advise in the design of products to meet investor needs.

• Deep knowledge and experience with strong relationships with agents, regulators and other stakeholders.

• Understanding of strategy and business development processes, practices and applications, together with sound knowledge of the operational and regulatory frameworks for intermediary investment markets.

• Strategic sales skills and ability to take an entrepreneurially strategic approach to growing Manulife’s market share amongst intermediaries, demonstrated creativity in their approach, execution focus and a proven passion for developing business.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

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