Business development manager, advisor

Do you want a revolutionary way to help your clients manage money? Are you a dynamic self-starter who wants to be rewarded for your own high performance?

Our Manulife Bank team has an immediate opportunity for a Business Development Manager in our Advisor Channel. In this external relationship management role, you will be responsible for promoting the Bank’s full range of products and services and be accountable to the voice of our Customers and Advisors. With a solid understanding of our Client/Advisor needs, you will be at the forefront of aligning these needs with our innovative technology, product and service solutions.

You are a consultative and engaging ambassador for our Bank products who knows how to get things done while maintaining and fostering meaningful relationships. You add value by bringing your banking knowledge into the regional marketplace and helping others understand that managing money doesn’t need to be complicated. Overall, we are looking for someone who can make a difference and help Canadians make their money work harder and help them achieve their broader financial goals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and expand advisor/referral relationships within a specified geographic territory through regular strategic contact/meetings articulated in your annual business plan (40%).
• 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 (30%).
• Develop, organize and deliver proposals, business cases and case analysis to advisors (15%).
• 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%).

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed or working towards industry designation - AMP etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge of Manulife Investments and life insurance products is an asset.

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.

Special Condition: This is a work from home opportunity with travel required within assigned territory. It offers a competitive base compensation and performance incentives, comprehensive benefits package, training and ongoing coaching and corporate support.