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Business Development Associate page is loaded Business Development Associate Apply locations Vancouver, British Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR23061190
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid

Job Summary:
The sales team is looking for an energetic, motivated and focused team member. If you want to be part of a team that is at the center of sales activities, that constantly challenges you, and that provides an opportunity to make an impact for our clients, then this role is for you.
As part of the Manulife Investment Management team, the Business Development Associate is one of the members of a wholesaling team that consists of a District Vice President and Business Development Manager.
Your directive will be to partner with the sales teams in achieving a sales target. To do this, you will be required to develop a thorough understanding of the sales needs of each of your territories, participate in business development initiatives, and work directly with advisors.
You are an effective communicator, well organized and demonstrate the ability to collaborate. You also take initiative, are a problem solver and are results- and team-oriented. There will be occasionally travel for training, meetings, and the execution of territory events.
A basic knowledge of retail wealth products, such as mutual funds, segregated funds and ETFs will be beneficial to grow your career at Manulife Investment Management.
The Opportunity

• Spearhead process for requesting Portfolio Manager access in the field
• Schedule and confirm meetings for the District Vice President
• Use mass email tool to manage email territory distribution lists, execute e-marketing campaigns and run tracking reports to analyze campaign success
• Build and maintain relationships with advisors and key internal Manulife partners
• Plan and implement events right from the beginning planning stages, to the agenda to everything in between
• Manage territory budgets
• Coordinating and participating in corporate and social events with industry professionals
• Assist in the preparation of reports and fund proposals for internal partners and investment advisors
• Act as the main point of contact with internal and external partners
• Provide input for the development and execution of the annual territory business plan
• Provide guidance to sales teams regarding internal Manulife policies and industry regulations governing sales practices
• Facilitate weekly team meetings

This Is The Job For You Because You

• Demonstrate strong PC skills with experience using Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Learn quickly and are a self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Investigate problems without supervision
• Balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism while mitigating risk
• Are flexible and adaptable when dealing with changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Are experienced with Salesforce and SAP Concur
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Job Requirements

• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC course is considered an asset
• Post-secondary education
• Experience in Mutual Fund business or brokerage/financial planning industry is an asset

Where can this role take you?
Sales opportunities at Manulife cover a wide range of geographies, demographics and products. This opportunity offers a long-term professional career path with a focus on business development within an established training program to become a Business Development Manager. This role can also take you to a variety of other business units within Manulife, including but not limited to Banking, Insurance, Marketing and Product Management.
What motivates you?

• Obsessing about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• 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.
• Thinking big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

What can we offer you?

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

Our commitment to you

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

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 cultivate 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] .
Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply!
Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.
About John Hancock And Manulife
John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com .
One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance , annuities , investments , 401(k) plans , and education savings plans . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com .
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] .
Salary & Benefits
The annual base salary for this role is listed below.
Primary Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Salary range is expected to be between
$45,150.00 CAD - $75,250.00 CAD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
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.
Similar Jobs (1) Business Development Manager locations Vancouver, British Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago About Us
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive.
We offer work that challenges and makes a difference within a flexible and supportive environment, so you can help make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.
We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include:

• Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2023
• Best Place to Work in Asia-Pacific 2022
• Forbes 2022 World’s Best Employers
• Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2023
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022

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