District Vice President

The Opportunity:Manulife Financial’s Distribution organization holds a dominant leadership position for advisor-based financial services distribution, supporting multiple channels by matching our services to our distributors' changing needs. We are renowned for putting the best people in front of Canada's best advisors, every single day.Reporting to the VP Regional Sales, the District Vice President is accountable for the development and implementation of a strategy that establishes Manulife Investments in our sales channels. Dealing directly with Financial Advisors, you will be responsible for promoting all products within Investments, as well as providing an insight and solution-based method of selling.Responsibilities:Achieve aggressive sales targets and annual production goalsIdentify and pursue new relationships within the Financial Advisor networkProvide new ideas to advisors to help them develop businessGive advisor and investor seminarsWork collaboratively with the Internal Wholesaler and Territory Coordinator to develop new salesDevelop effective and professional working relationships with other Manulife field partners, including representatives from Manulife Investments, Professional Services Team and key partners in all Business DivisionsMaintain agreed-upon levels of face-to-face contact with the Advisors in the region and record daily activities using the current contact management systemDevelop and share ongoing best practices, sales, marketing and business development ideas and strategies with peers and AdvisorsWhat we are looking for:You have at least 5 years of investment sales experience with extensive and thorough knowledge of Financial Services industry and capital marketsYou actively participate in the sale of investment products through one or more of the following: IIROC channels, Broker/Dealer networks, BanksYou have in-depth knowledge of mutual fund products, ETFs and segregated fundsYou have successfully completed the IFIC mutual funds course or CSCYou're ambitious and highly organizedYou’re bilingual in French and EnglishProven strength in:Decision makingProject and business planningCreative thinkingInterpersonal/communication skillsListening, resolving conflict and presentations skillsComputer proficiencyAll aspects of the sales processWhat 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.Working Arrangement:RemoteSalary & Benefits:Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. #J-18808-Ljbffr