External Wholesaler

Manulife•Time, IL

3d•$80,000 - $138,700•Remote

About The Position

Manulife John Hancock Investment, a division of Manulife Financial, is a premier provider of asset management and investment strategies. John Hancock has been helping individuals and institutions build and protect wealth for 159 years. At a time when trust and confidence are at a premium, we are proud to offer a full range of investment strategies that carry one of America's strongest and most recognized corporate brands. We are looking for an External Wholesaler to engage new and existing clients to drive sales across the entire suite of JHIM investment products. This position is responsible for coverage of financial advisors across multiple channels. This territory offers significant growth potential for the right candidate. Position Responsibilities: Distribution of Mutual Funds, ETFs, 529 plans, UCITS, SMAs, DCIO and Private Placement offerings. Maintain and build client relationships by providing timely information on products, capital market intelligence, practice management advice and above all, outstanding client service. Conduct a robust schedule of client-facing activities through group and one-on-one in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and emails. Initiate new business through prospecting. Represent John Hancock Investment Management at in-person and virtual events including national and regional conferences, seminars, and sales training meetings. Develop positive relationships with internal business partners, including assigned Internal Wholesaler and other home office partners. Efficiently lead the assigned territory by accurately leveraging all available resources including but not limited to product specialists, portfolio consultants and prudent allocation of travel & entertainment budget. Required Qualification: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of asset management wholesaling experience required. Series 7 and 66 or 63 licenses required. CFA or CIMA designation preferred. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills – both in-person and virtual. Must have effective time management, technological, and organizational skills. It is preferred that candidates already be established in the local market. Territory Coverage: San Francisco, CA When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply! #LI-JH 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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife 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. 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To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location USA, California - Full Time Remote Working Arrangement Remote Salary range is expected to be between $80,000.00 USD - $138,700.00 USD Employees 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 hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. 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Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of asset management wholesaling experience required.
Series 7 and 66 or 63 licenses required.
Must have excellent communication and presentation skills – both in-person and virtual.
Must have effective time management, technological, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

CFA or CIMA designation preferred.
It is preferred that candidates already be established in the local market.

Responsibilities

Distribution of Mutual Funds, ETFs, 529 plans, UCITS, SMAs, DCIO and Private Placement offerings.
Maintain and build client relationships by providing timely information on products, capital market intelligence, practice management advice and above all, outstanding client service.
Conduct a robust schedule of client-facing activities through group and one-on-one in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and emails.
Initiate new business through prospecting.
Represent John Hancock Investment Management at in-person and virtual events including national and regional conferences, seminars, and sales training meetings.
Develop positive relationships with internal business partners, including assigned Internal Wholesaler and other home office partners.
Efficiently lead the assigned territory by accurately leveraging all available resources including but not limited to product specialists, portfolio consultants and prudent allocation of travel & entertainment budget.

Benefits

health
dental
mental health
vision
short- and long-term disability
life and AD&D insurance coverage
adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
financial education and counseling resources
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)
full range of statutory leaves of absence