Job Information
Manulife Business Development Manager, Financial Advisory Department in Singapore, Singapore
Position Responsibilities:
Drive and execute sales strategies to achieve channel’s business targets.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with FA partners to uncover new business opportunities by identifying client needs, defining target markets, and cross-selling Manulife’s solutions.
Serve as the primary Manulife Singapore contact point to all FA firms, including their senior management, sales support staff, and advisers.
Build a strong brand presence and enhance sales performance through regular firm visitations, product presentations, and participation in partners' events and activities.
Strengthen distributor experience by serving as an enabler in the organization for a seamless application process through working closely with internal stakeholders (Product, Marketing, Underwriting, Legal & Compliance, Concierge and Policy Services)
Support the conceptualization and implementation of strategic projects within the channel.
Ensure Manulife Singapore stays ahead of the competition by staying informed about the competitive landscape, including distribution strategies, product benchmarking, and business processes.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business or financial services
Strong knowledge of the insurance products and sales positioning
At least 5 years of experience in life insurance industry
Proven track record of developing and executing successful sales and marketing initiatives in the life insurance industry.
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with distributors and internal stakeholders
Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of conducting virtual and in-person sales presentations.
Possess business acumen to identify market opportunities and growth, address issues, and provide innovative solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Sales advisory certifications and experience is advantageous
Certifications in Life Insurance equivalent
At least 5 years of experience in life insurance industry, preferably in the areas of business development
Strong project management 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 .
Working Arrangement
Hybrid