Business Development Manager

Job Posting Description The Opportunity: As a Business Development Manager (BDM), you will be responsible for promoting a full range of Wealth Management solutions to Advisors and industry-leading access to Portfolio Managers and Strategists, providing proactive sales and business building ideas. With a proven understanding of the Advisors’ business, you will be at the forefront of aligning their needs with our innovative technology, product and service solutions.

As an active participant in a dynamic team consisting of an External Wholesaler and Territory Coordinator, your main objective will be to drive sales growth and effectively maintain relationships within a specified region.

Exceptional knowledge of wealth products, such as Mutual Funds, OM and Alternative Funds, ETFs and Separately Managed Accounts, will be beneficial as you grow your career at Manulife.

This role is hybrid with 4 days in the office.

Requirements

Proven track record to persuade and negotiate through consultation and active listening skills

Effective presentation skills and delivery to engage with different audiences

Ability to prioritize and time management skills to schedule time to work on the business, as well as in the business

Proven sales competence, business development and prospecting proficiency

Interest in technological advancements as a way to improve efficiencies and effectiveness

Knowledgeable on the current industry landscape and competitors with an ability to be innovative in sales strategies, marketing concepts and product applications

An expert in Wealth Management solutions and strategies

Our BDM's have a strong desire to succeed, and they are:

Positive and energetic

Resilient and coachable

Ambitious

Self-motivated

Adaptable to change

Results oriented

This role can develop and grow your career, here is how:

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 and defined training program into becoming an External Wholesaler. as well as roles in our Banking, Insurance, Marketing, Product Management and Asset Management areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

College or University degree in a related field is preferred

Prior sales experience in the financial services industry, ideally with familiarity in advisor practice management

Knowledge of Wealth Management products (mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs) and an understanding of global financial markets

Successful completion of industry related courses such as CSC, IFIC, CFP (or working towards) is preferred

This posting supports ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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.

This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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 hr@manulife.com.

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