Recruitment Director, East Malaysia
Job Summary
This role is responsible for driving the growth and performance of the Malaysia Agency Team through strategic recruitment onboarding and productivity management. The position focuses on expanding total agency headcount improving new agent activation and retention and accelerating early productivity including Financing Agent Program outcomes. Through close partnership with agency leaders the role ensures sustainable manpower growth and strong business contribution.
Position Responsibilities:
Own and grow total Agency headcount through disciplined manpower planning recruitment execution and net growth management.
Lead agency recruitment strategy and delivery ensuring a strong pipeline of quality new agents aligned to business growth priorities.
Drive new agent activation by improving early engagement and readiness with clear focus on 390 days and 690 days activation milestones.
Strengthen new agent retention particularly within the first 36 months by partnering closely with agency leaders on onboarding coaching and support interventions.
Improve new agent productivity including excellent agent production and participation/performance in the Financing Agent Program contributing directly to the overall performance of the Malaysia Agency Team.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 810 years of experience in agency distribution recruitment sales management or manpower development preferably within financial services or insurance.
Proven track record in driving agency headcount growth recruitment outcomes and new agent activation and retention.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering senior agency leaders to influence performance and productivity outcomes.
Analytical and resultsdriven with the ability to track recruitment and productivity metrics and translate insights into actionable strategies.
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.
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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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.