Were looking for a dynamic sales professional to drive retirement plan growth in the Chicago this role youll lead core market retirement plan sales from start-up to $30 million in assets partnering with financial advisors and third-party administrators to deliver our Signature and Enterprise solutions. This is your chance to build positive relationships expand market presence and make a real impact on businesses and their employees financial futures.
Position Responsibilities:
Proficiency in all John Hancock RPS products service models and ancillary benefits
Proficiency in Core/Signature product features and benefits
Assist with RFP preparation when requested
Work within primary internal audience focus: Core and Mid/Large Market RVPs and sales desks SRMs DVPs National Accounts SMEs etc.
Operate within external audience focus: Advisors and Consultants Plan Sponsors and Committees Plan Participants TPAs DCIOs etc.
Actively participate in the sales preparation process
Provide technical ERISA consultative sales skills
Knowledgeable about current developments in plan design and legal developments in qualified plan space
Provide recommendations for improvements to prospect plan designs and operations
Ability to interpret plan documents SPDs etc.
Familiarity with competitor products and services
Provide consultative proactive sales support primarily to financial advisors and consultants
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
3 years of industry experience.
3 years of proven ability with ERISA Communications Operations and Implementation or external retirement plan sales
Ability to travel 80%
Maintain relevant licensing - Life/Health FINRA Series 6 etc
Preferred Qualifications:
Outstanding communication organizational presentation and negotiation skills
Outstanding team selling sales skills
Ability to balance multiple projects with specific time deadlines
Extensive product and industry knowledge
Sophisticated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-teams to solve sales problems including sales teams Operations and Implementation Benefits Consulting Group Marketing Communications etc.
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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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
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Salary & Benefits
Salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact for additional information.
Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays 3 personal days 150 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)Required Experience:
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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.