The Opportunity

As Sr. Manager, Leader Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success and stability of our business. Your responsibilities will encompass engaging agency leaders to drive expansion as well as fostering the development of rookies into productive contributors, and strategically increasing our retention results.

Responsibilities

In charge of and supports the hiring, onboarding and management of new leaders sourced externally as well as the upgrading, onboarding and management of existing financial advisors who wish to pursue the agency leader path.

Support implementation of leader hiring programs: Leader Recruitment Program, Experienced Manager Program as well as organic upgrade programs in partnership with Recruitment team, Leader Development Team and Agency Leaders.

Ensure that externally sourced new leaders meet their validation requirements.

Management and development of existing (tenured) Agency Leaders within the assigned locations of the Zone – to ensure leaders are fully functional with respect to recruitment, the management of Financial Advisers and are able to achieve growth in headcount and production.

Ensure that all leaders meet the minimum rank retention requirements and/or achieve leader segmentation status.

How will you create impact?

This dynamic position offers a unique opportunity to lead initiatives that directly impact our business's vitality, ensuring a robust and sustainable future. Your influence and efforts will be key in achieving heightened productivity, driving growth, and fortifying the stability of our operations.

What motivates you?

You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s degree holder

Three years or more relevant experience in sales, business development and agency management preferably in a life insurance setting

Has held key positions relevant to the requirement of the job

Hard Working

Willingness to Learn

People Management

Pro-active and Creative

Enthusiastic

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.

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.

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