Asst Manager/ Manager, Product Distribution Strategy

Manulife Financial; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial is looking for a dynamic professional to enhance product propositions and drive sales performance. The ideal candidate will leverage their financial services expertise, exceptional presentation abilities, and interpersonal skills to train teams and collaborate strategically. You will play a vital role in optimizing product communications and executing impactful campaigns. Join us in a hybrid work environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning and growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in sales with a capability to design and deliver presentations.
• Strong collaboration skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Craft and fine-tune product propositions aligned with corporate strategy.
• Deliver professional presentations using advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Provide product training and support to teams on UL, ILP, and CI products.
• Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for performance improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree from a recognized institution

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Canva

Adobe programs

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop Product Propositions: Craft and fine-tune product propositions that effectively communicate the unique value and benefits of our offerings, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and target market needs.
• Deliver Professional Presentations: Utilize advanced PowerPoint skills to design and execute presentations. Integrate industry best practices in visual communication and storytelling to convey complex concepts with clarity and precision.
• Product Training and Coaching: Provide comprehensive training and support to distribution teams and financial representatives on UL, ILP, and CI products.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the PDS lead to develop innovative sales strategies, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and address product-related challenges.
• Enhance Sales Performance: Analyse sales data to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement targeted strategies to optimize overall performance and market impact.
• Manage Product Communication: Oversee the Product mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries. Handle product-related communications to maintain clear and effective dialogue with stakeholders and financial representatives
• Campaign Management: Assist in the development and execution of campaign appeals and fulfilment strategies. Ensure that campaigns are effectively communicated and delivered to maximize impact and engagement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Diploma or Degree from a recognized institution.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a deep understanding of insurance products.
• Proven experience in sales and a demonstrated ability to design and deliver influential presentations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in articulating complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with an aptitude for fostering collaborative relationships.
• Highly resourceful, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel is essential; familiarity with Canva and Adobe programs is an added advantage.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid