Business Development Associate

Manulife Financial; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services provider as a Business Development Associate in Montreal. This hybrid role involves partnering with sales teams, managing territory budgets, and executing marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates are proactive communicators with a strong background in financial products. Opportunities for growth and a competitive salary await you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Mental Health Support

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bilingual (French & English) communication skills required.
• Experience in mutual funds or financial planning industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with advisors and internal partners.
• Assist in preparing reports and fund proposals.
• Coordinate and participate in industry events.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

IFIC course

Tools

Salesforce

SAP Concur

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The sales team is looking for an energetic, motivated, and focused team member . If you want to be part of a team at the center of sales activities that constantly challenges you and provides opportunities to make an impact for our clients, then this role is for you.

As part of the Manulife Investment Management team, the Business Development Associate is a member of a wholesaling team that includes a District Vice President and a Business Development Manager .

Your main responsibility will be to partner with sales teams to achieve sales targets. This involves understanding the sales needs of your territories, participating in business development initiatives, and working directly with advisors.

You should be an effective communicator, well-organized, collaborative, proactive, a problem solver, and results-oriented. Occasional travel for training, meetings, and territory events is expected.

Basic knowledge of retail wealth products like mutual funds and ETFs will be beneficial for your career growth at Manulife Investment Management.

The Opportunity :

• Build and maintain relationships with advisors and internal partners
• Contribute to the development and execution of the annual territory business plan
• Assist in preparing reports and fund proposals
• Coordinate and participate in industry events
• Act as the main contact with partners
• Schedule meetings for the District Vice President
• Manage territory budgets
• Facilitate weekly team meetings
• Plan and execute events from start to finish
• Manage email distribution lists and execute marketing campaigns
• Guide sales teams on policies and regulations

This role is suitable for candidates who :

• Can balance multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Are flexible and adaptable with changing priorities
• Possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Are self-starters and quick learners in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate professionalism and tact
• Have strong PC skills, especially in Word and Excel, and experience with Salesforce and SAP Concur

Job requirements :

• Post-secondary education preferred
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC course is an asset
• Experience in mutual funds or financial planning industry is an asset

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, opportunities for growth, a focus on career development, flexible work policies, and leadership opportunities.

When you join our team :

• We empower you to learn and grow
• We support well-being and inclusion
• We help shape your future within a global team

Bilingual (French & English) communication skills are required for supporting clients across jurisdictions outside Quebec.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider. Learn more at https : / / www.manulife.com / en / about / our-story.html .

Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace diversity and strive for an inclusive work environment. We are committed to fair practices without discrimination. For accommodations, contact [emailprotected] .

Location and Compensation

Primary Location : Montreal, Quebec

Working Arrangement : Hybrid

Salary range : $44,775.00 CAD - $74,625.00 CAD. Contact [emailprotected] for location-specific salary info. Compensation may include incentives based on performance.

Benefits include health, dental, mental health, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

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