The Opportunity:
 

The 529 Wholesaler is responsible for the distribution of John Hancock 529 plans to the broker dealer community. This territory covers the Western United States.
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop new business through proactive outbound call activity.
• Create and maintain relationships with key focus firms in the territory by establishing method of call campaigns and communication.
• Organize and execute campaigns to prospects, dormant and low-volume producers.
• Coordinate call activity with lists provided by management and National Accounts.
• Maintain a database of focus lists and representatives.
• Track calls, update sales database and log sales and successes.
• Build networks and relationships with internal and external wholesaler partners to meet or exceed business objectives.
• Handle incoming phone calls and requests for information, sales and marketing material and illustrations in a professional and timely manner.
• Support territorial marketing campaigns by organizing and implementing telephone calls and mailings.
• Travel 15 - 20% to interact with field sales team members and to deliver sales presentations.
   

Qualifications:

• FINRA Series 6 or 7 and 63, 65, or 66 required.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of internal sales experience in the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 529 college savings plans and mutual funds.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently, manage time and a travel budget effectively.
• Ability to influence others and collaborate with a team.
• Ability to analyze sales figures and determine a strategic plan of action.
• This position is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Pay-to-Play Rule 206(4)-5 regarding political contributions by investment advisors and their covered associates.
   

What motivates you?

• Obsessing about customers, listening, engaging and act for their benefit.
• Thinking big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
   

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
• We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity!
• We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career!
• Continuous innovation
• We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
• We build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact.
   

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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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Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)