Vice President Sales Manulife Investments

Job Description

Manulife Financial’s Distribution organization holds a dominant leadership position for advisor-based financial services distribution, supporting multiple channels by matching our services to our distributors' changing needs. We are renowned for putting the best people in front of Canada's best advisors, every single day. Reporting to the Vice President, Head of Sales for Quebec, the VP Sales is accountable for the development and implementation of a strategy that establishes Manulife Investments in our sales channels. Dealing directly with Financial Advisors, you will be responsible for promoting all products within Investments, as well as providing an insight and solution-based method of selling. Position Responsibilities: Achieve aggressive sales targets and annual production goals Identify and pursue new relationships within the Financial Advisor network Provide new ideas to advisors to help them develop business Give advisor and investor seminars Work collaboratively with the Internal Wholesaler and Territory Coordinator to develop new sales Develop effective and professional working relationships with other Manulife field partners, including representatives from Manulife Investments, Professional Services Team and key partners in all Business Divisions 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 Develop and share ongoing best practices, sales, marketing and business development ideas and strategies with peers and Advisors Required Qualifications: You have at least 5 years of investment sales experience with extensive and thorough knowledge of Financial Services industry and capital markets You actively participate in the sale of investment products through one or more of the following: IIROC channels, Broker/Dealer networks, Banks You have in-depth knowledge of mutual fund products, ETFs and segregated funds You have successfully completed the IFIC mutual funds course or CSC You're ambitious and highly organized 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: Decision making Project and business planning Creative thinking Interpersonal/communication skills Listening, resolving conflict and presentations skills Computer proficiency All aspects of the sales process 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. #LI-WAM 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 bet

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