Insurance Sales Specialist - Internal Wholesaler - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.Working ArrangementHybridJob DescriptionThe opportunityAre you looking to join a team that is recognized for innovation, excellence and industry-leading service We are looking for an Inside Insurance Wholesaler to resource and partner with some of the brightest wholesaling minds.Manulife’s Retail Markets business unit is a leading provider of insurance and investment solutions that meet the diverse financial needs of Canadian families. The Manulife Insurance Sales team, in collaboration with financial advisors across the country, offers a suite of innovative insurance solutions, including: individual life insurance, health & dental, travel insurance and one of the most comprehensive living benefit portfolios in the industry which includes critical illness, long-term care and disability products.As an Internal Insurance Wholesaler you will work with peers and External Wholesalers to manage a geographical sales region. Together, you are responsible for evolving existing advisor relationships and cultivating new ones, always with the goal of promoting client centric solutions that increase individual life & living benefit insurance sales at Manulife. The ideal candidate is a dynamic individual with a sales focus, excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and a competitive drive to succeed. They are intelligent, coachable and collaborative.Reporting to the Director, Inside Insurance Sales, the Internal Wholesaler, is accountable for:

• Utilizing their superior communication skills to proactively interact with advisors on a daily basis, with the objective of supporting key advisors and partnering with them to uncover sales opportunities.
• Managing & organizing their daily tasks effectively to achieve productivity metrics in a way that best supports advisors and the region
• Handling incoming advisor inquiries (case consultations, illustration support, product queries and training, etc.)
• Leveraging peers, external wholesalers, tools & resources, data & analytics, etc. to investigate proactive sales opportunities that are formalized and executed via effective business planning (60 day cycles).
• Using Salesforce.com to create and maintain advisor profiles and data on current and proposed activity
• Collaborate with peers from other teams, departments and territories to share business leads and ideas

Internal Wholesalers also have the unique opportunity to participate in a Manulife proprietary continuous training program; a dedicated program that is designed to provide the Internal Wholesaler with the necessary skills and knowledge to be promoted to an External Wholesaler position.Qualifications

• At least 2 years insurance/sales experience
• LLQP designation preferred (or in process)
• College or University degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including intermediate level of experience using Excel
• Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Well-organized, self-starter with high energy and creativity
• Innovative marketing and problem-solving skills
• Excels in a collaborative and challenging environment with a strong desire to win
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual in French is an asset

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 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 cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

#LLQP#LI#M-CA-IN-CMEvery career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere What are you waiting for Apply today.About John Hancock and ManulifeJohn Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com .One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance , annuities , investments , 401(k) plans , and education savings plans . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt 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 .Quick Apply

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