Business Development Manager

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 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.

This role is hybrid with 4 days in the office.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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

Required 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, segregated funds) and an understanding of global financial markets

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

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.

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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 better. To learn more about us, visit .

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.

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary & Benefits

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location.

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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