External Wholesaler Canada Insurance

We are currently looking for a new External Insurance Wholesaler to serve Quebecterritory

Manulife is a leading provider of insurance solutions that helps people make decisions easier and lives better.

Through a strong, well-diversified distribution platform which includes independent advisors, contracted agents, financial planners, brokers and distribution partners, we deliver:

· Market leading individual life insurance

· Living benefit products, the best on the Market

· Critical illness and disability insurance solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Proactively handle relationships with key advisors and intermediaries
• Be a contact in providing assistance in the resolution of problem situations that may arise with the intermediaries and individuals within the region;
• Identify opportunities and activities to generate profitable business growth;
• Develop and execute regular business development plans;
• Conduct dynamic sales meetings & seminars;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to provide consultants with top-notch marketing support and new sales ideas and concepts;
• New sales ideas and concepts to Advisors;
• Maintain agreed upon levels of face-to-face contact with the advisors in the region and record daily activities using the current contact management system.
• Represent and promote Manulife in the local financial community by developing strong business relationships with advisors and industry associations.
• Perform a front-line business risk management function through awareness, support and implementation of compliance and company policies with advisors, including supervision of sales related activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous industry sales experience;
• University Degree or equivalent industry education;
• ​Knowledge and expertise in personal and corporate taxation and financial planning;
• Attained or working on relevant professional designations (CLU, CFP, and CH.F.C.);
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required for this role
• Fully bilingual (French/English): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of regulatory issues impacting the sale of life insurance;
• Expert knowledge of Manulife individual insurance products;
• Strong knowledge of marketing concept and product application;
• Strong knowledge of competitive positioning;
• Facilitation and presentation skills;
• Self-motivated and strong self-management skills;
• Ability to develop, organize and deliver proposals, business cases, and estate analysis;
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

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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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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].

Working Arrangement

Salary & Benefits

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.