Sales Training Manager
Job Summary
TheSales TrainerManageris responsible fordesigning and delivering training programs that enhance the effectiveness of internal and external wholesalers responsible for distributing investment products through financial advisors RIAs broker-dealers and institutional partners. This role ensures wholesaling teams have the product knowledge sales skills and compliant messagingrequiredto drive asset growth whilemaintainingthe highest regulatory standards.
The role partners closely with Sales Leadership Product Marketing and Distribution Enablement to support onboarding product launches market-driven education and ongoing skill development across the wholesaling organization.
Position Responsibilities:
Sales Training Strategy & Program Design
Design and implement a comprehensive wholesaling training strategy aligned with business objectives sales segmentation and distribution channels
Develop scalable programs across onboarding product knowledge advisor engagement and consultative selling
Integrate market insights macroeconomic trends and portfolio construction concepts into training content
New Hire Onboarding (Internal & External Wholesalers)
Lead the end-to-end onboarding experience for new team members across internal and external wholesaling teams
Support learning of investment philosophy product offerings and competitive positioning in an inclusive and accessible way
Deliver interactive onboarding sessions including role plays simulated advisor conversations and certification milestones
Product & Investment Education
Collaborate with Product Marketing Investments and Portfolio Management teams to translate complex investment concepts into practical learning experiences
Support product launches with clear actionable training and positioning frameworks
Continuously update content to reflect evolving market conditions and advisor needs
Wholesaling Skills & Advisor Engagement
Develop training focused on territory management segmentation and advisor engagement strategies
Enable effective communication discovery and relationship-building approaches across client segments
Support both virtual and in-person engagement best practices for internal and external teams
Manager Enablement & Coaching Support
Partner with Sales Leaders to promote consistent coaching practices and performance development
Provide tools and resources to support feedback observation and ongoing skill development
Contribute to development plans that support both new and experienced team members
Required Qualifications:
510 years of experience in financial services sales distribution or sales training
Demonstrated experience working with investment products (e.g. mutual funds ETFs SMAs alternatives model portfolios)
Experience supporting or partnering with a wholesaling or distribution organization
Strong facilitation presentation and communication skills across diverse audiences
Ability and willingness to travel as needed (approximately 3350%)
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience as an internal or external wholesaler
Experience working across multiple distribution channels (RIA broker-dealer wirehouse bank institutional)
Familiarity with CRM and enablement tools (e.g. Salesforce Seismic ZoomInfo LinkedIn Navigator)
Strong business acumen and understanding of advisor practices and client needs
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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 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.
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Referenced Salary Location
Toronto OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$92900.00 CAD - $142900.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.