Unit Manager

Manulife Philippines; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Philippines is recruiting a Unit Manager in Manila to lead and grow a financial advisory sales unit in a hybrid work setting, combining on-site leadership with remote collaboration.

You will recruit, mentor, and coach financial advisors, set sales goals, monitor performance, and ensure compliance while delivering tailored financial solutions to clients.

The role emphasizes ethical conduct, client-centric service, and collaboration with other business units to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a sales team in financial services.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and coach financial advisors.
• Strong knowledge of insurance and investment products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hybrid work readiness in Manila.
• Ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a sales unit to meet targets.
• Recruit, mentor, and coach financial advisors.
• Set and monitor sales goals and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster client relationships and deliver financial solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Hybrid Work

Financial Services

Insurance Knowledge

Mentoring

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Licenses/ Certifications (insurance/investment)

Job description

Company Description

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider headquartered in Toronto, Canada, operating across 25 markets globally. In Asia and Canada, the company operates as Manulife, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, offering financial advice, insurance, health solutions, and global wealth and asset management services. With more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, Manulife serves over 37 million customers worldwide. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto, New York, Philippine, and Hong Kong stock exchanges, reflecting its strong global presence and stability. Applicants can learn more about Manulife’s offerings and values by visiting manulife.com.

Role Description

The Unit Manager role at Manulife Philippines is a full-time position based in Manila with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing a combination of on-site and work-from-home days. The Unit Manager is responsible for leading and developing a sales unit, including recruiting, mentoring, and coaching financial advisors to achieve individual and team performance targets. Day-to-day activities include setting sales goals, monitoring performance metrics, conducting regular training and feedback sessions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role also involves building strong client relationships, overseeing the delivery of financial solutions that meet customer needs, and collaborating with other business units to support growth initiatives. The Unit Manager is expected to model ethical conduct, maintain high professional standards, and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including team supervision, coaching, and performance development.
• Strong sales, business development, and client relationship management capabilities within financial services or a related industry.
• Solid understanding of insurance, financial planning, and investment products, or willingness to acquire product knowledge quickly.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and influence diverse team members.
• Analytical and organizational skills to set targets, track results, and implement action plans based on data and market insights.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site collaboration in Manila with independent work from home.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; relevant licenses or certifications for insurance and investment products are an advantage.
• Prior experience in sales leadership, agency management, or unit management in a financial services context is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and delivering customer-centric solutions.