Business Development Manager
Location
Canada
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Business Development Manager
Manulife
• Develop, maintain and expand advisor/referral relationships within a specified geographic territory though regular strategic contact/meetings articulated in your annual business plan • Optimize delivery of value added products, service and advice while enhancing sales efforts through consultation and demonstrating the merits of integrated Bank products and services with the advisor’s traditional insurance and money products-based business • Develop, organize and deliver proposals, business cases and case analysis to advisor • Share best practices and collaborate with other Manulife Bank Business Development Managers across the organization while delivering on organizational efficiencies by highlighting opportunities for improvement in existing products and services (10%) • Partner with other Manulife wealth, insurance and group representatives to build advisor interests in Manulife Bank debt management, loan and deposit solutions (5%)
Job Requirements
- University degree or equivalent industry experience
- 5 or more years of banking/credit experience
- Business planning and territory management skills
- Proven ability to persuade and negotiate through consultation and active listening skills
- Diplomacy and conflict management skills to mitigate resistance and ensure adherence to company policies and compliance standards
- Effective presentation skills and delivery to small and large groups
- Proven ability to be innovative in sales strategies, marketing concepts and product applications
- Valid driver’s license and a vehicle
- Completed or working towards industry designation – AMP etc. is preferred
- Knowledge of Manulife Investments and life insurance products is an asset
- Must be able to communicate in English and French.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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