Director of Vitality Distribution

6 months ago

Waterloo, Canada Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Full time

Description

We are seeking an accomplished, strategic, and visionary thinker for our Director of Vitality Distribution, to join our high performing team. As the Director of Vitality Distribution, you will be responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive distribution strategy, expanding market reach, and fostering strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders. Your leadership, industry expertise, and strategic acumen will play a key role in positioning Manulife as the market leader in the Canadian retail insurance landscape.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of a robust distribution strategy for Vitality by identifying market opportunities, setting clear objectives, and implementing initiatives to drive market penetration and revenue growth.

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key partners and distributors, leveraging a deep understanding of their unique needs and market dynamics to position Vitality for mutual success, sustained growth, and market leadership.

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including product, marketing, and wholesaler teams, to ensure seamless alignment and maximize the effectiveness of distribution efforts, driving innovation and meeting evolving market demands.

Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and business development initiatives.

Create and deliver comprehensive distribution reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to senior leadership, providing strategic insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement and achieve distribution targets.

Requirements:

Proven track record of leadership and success in insurance distribution within the health and wellness industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of the market, distribution channels, and effective sales strategies.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and negotiate strategic partnerships

Strategic mindset, results-driven, and adept at developing and executing effective distribution strategies, with a keen focus on achieving and exceeding business objectives.

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; advanced degrees or industry certifications are a plus, complemented by extensive experience in wholesale distribution and business development within the health and wellness industry.

Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the GTA and across Canada.

If you are a seasoned professional with a proven track record in wholesale distribution, possess exceptional leadership and strategic capabilities, and are passionate about driving growth and fostering strong partnerships within the health and wellness sector, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity.

What can we offer you?  

A competitive salary and benefits packages. 

A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills. 

A focus on growing your career path with us. 

Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance. 

Professional development and leadership opportunities. 

 
Our commitment to you  

Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. 

Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. 

Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. 

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. 

Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact. 

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary & Benefits

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 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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