Sales Assistant
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Sales Assistant to join our team in our Tempe this role you will partner closely with sales leadership as a trusted resource ensuring critical administrative functions run seamlessly. You will also serve as an ambassador for the Tempe office greeting visitors supporting day-to-day operations and helping create an exceptional workplace environment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with an established leader in the financial services industry backed by a team committed to your development and long-term success.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage internal communications and follow-up on behalf of sales leadership
Produce and distribute sales desk activity reporting to support management
Process expenses and invoices and track expenses vs budget
Manage calendars scheduling event coordination and office visits
Train teams on business tools and applications to streamline execution
Coordinate onboarding/offboarding for employees including systems and access
Run operations (supplies mail shipping) to support efficient office administration
Maintain procedures and records with strong control and accuracy
Drive special projects and initiatives tracking actions through close
Required Qualifications:
Team-first partner who builds trust with leaders and peers
Clear and effective communicator with strong professional presence
Thrive supporting fast-paced professionals with precision and urgency
High school diploma required; college coursework/degree desired
12 years of experience supporting sales business or admin operations
Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook Excel PowerPoint Word); quick to learn new platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
Elite organizer with strong time management and calendar ownership
Prioritize competing requests and deliver flawlessly against deadlines
Adapt quickly and handle confidential matters with discretion
Client-facing liaison for leaders and visitors; represent the sales office professionally
Intellectual curiosity about and willingness to embrace AI technology
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.
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.
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 .
Referenced Salary Location
Tempe ArizonaWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$42075.00 USD - $70125.00 USDEmployees 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/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.
We use data and analytics technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated processing tools to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information please refer to our personal information collection statement.
Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify
Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)Required Experience:
Junior IC
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.