External Wholesaler at Manulife in Iowa, LA

External Wholesaler Location: USA, Illinois - Full Time Remote We are seeking dynamic and experienced External Wholesaler to join our team at John Hancock. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in driving our sales strategies and expanding our customer base.  As an External Wholesaler you will be responsible for working with a robust team across functional competencies to assure we grow market share and achieve regional sales targets. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in sales. Position Responsibilities: Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed regional sales targets. Identify new business opportunities and expand our customer base. Work with the regional sales team to ensure a positive customer experience. Build and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders. Collaborate with other departments to support sales initiatives. Provide regular reporting on sales performance, market trends, and forecasts. How you will create impact: This role is pivotal in driving the company's growth by expanding market share and enhancing customer engagement. The Regional Director's efforts will directly contribute to the achievement of sales targets and overall business success. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in insurance/financial services sales. Series 6, 63, Life, Health, and Variable licenses required - within 180 days from your start date. Professional designations such as CLU, ChFC, CFP, CLTC, LUTCF are a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with production sources. Results-driven professional with a focus on achieving individual and team goals. Strong project management and leadership skills. Travel : 50% + 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. 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 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. 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 hr@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location USA, Illinois - Full Time Remote Working Arrangement Remote Salary range is expected to be between $70,000.00 USD - $121,300.00 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. 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.) Additional Locations: USA, Iowa - Full Time Remote