Are you interested in joining a team that is recognized for innovation, excellence and industry-leading service? We are looking for an Internal Affinity Wholesaler to resource and partner with some of the brightest minds in our industry - read on for more details!

The Manulife Affinity Markets Sales team, in collaboration with financial advisors across the country, offers a suite of creative insurance solutions, including: health & dental, travel insurance, as well as simplified issue critical illness, and disability products.

As a Head office-based Internal Affinity Wholesaler you will virtually manage a sales region and will be responsible for developing existing advisor relationships and cultivating new ones, always with the goal of promoting client-centric solutions that increase Affinity Markets sales at Manulife. As our new Affinity Wholesaler, you are a dynamic individual with a sales focus, excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and a dedication to succeed. You are coachable, collaborative and can think critically.

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilizing your strong communication skills, you will interact with advisors daily, with the objective of supporting key advisors and partnering with them to uncover sales opportunities

• Handling and organizing your daily tasks effectively to achieve productivity metrics in a way that best supports advisors and the region as a whole

• Handling incoming advisor inquiries covering case consultations, illustration support, product queries and training, among others

• Using your peers, external wholesalers, tools and resources, data and analytics to investigate sales opportunities that are executed using effective business planning (ideally in 60 day cycles)

• Using Salesforce.com to build and maintain advisor profiles and data on current and proposed activity

• Collaborating with peers from other teams, departments and territories to share business leads and ideas

Wholesalers also have the rare opportunity to participate in a Manulife proprietary continuous training program - a dedicated program that is designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to be promoted to an External Affinity Wholesaler position.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

• At least 2 years of insurance sales experience

• College or University degree in related field (or equivalent work experience)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including intermediate level of experience using Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• LLQP designation or in process

• Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail

• Strong social and relationship-building skills

• Well-organized, self-starter with high energy and creativity

• Creative marketing and problem-solving skills

• Excels in a collaborative and challenging environment with a strong desire to win

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

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 recruitment@manulife.com for additional information.

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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.