The opportunity

The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering Business Development Manager with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you.  

Manulife Financial Advisers is looking for a self-motivated experienced Business Development Manager, who is obsessed with delivering value, is forward-thinking, and responsible of business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop presentation slides for directors and managers meetings
• Design training materials for cluster training sessions on estate planning and business ownership
• Analyze market trends and competitors, and summarize daily news and key takeaways
• Create email marketing campaigns for recruitment, lead generation, and sales concepts
• Understand FA Firms’ business environment and conceptualize sales activities to synergize with company’s sales strategies to enhance partner relations
• Improve sales performance through product training , firms’ visits, workshops and engage in activities to enhance relationships with advisers
• Participate in all promotional activities to increase sales, including attending company functions and events
• Follow-up on business submissions and respond to product enquiries
• Work with underwriters for business issuance
• Work with the recruitment team and ensure branches meet recruitment targets
• Communicate and be the liaison officer between MLS and MFA for matters pertaining to service, compliance, etc

How will you create impact?

This position will report to the Chief Cluster Officer is responsible to ensure tasks are carried out accurately and within the stipulated timeline.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think 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.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Business Administration or other related discipline
• At least 5 years of business development experience in the financial services industry
• Experience handling IFA / FA / Banking channels deemed advantageous
• Great people skills; ability to build good rapport with different stakeholders
• Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

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 stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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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