2027 US Summer Intern - Retirement Sales

Manulife; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GRO program

Flexible environment

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock offers a Summer 2027 Intern – Retirement Sales program designed to immerse students in retirement sales, client engagement, and financial products while working alongside Internal Sales leadership and business partners.

The internship provides exposure to investments, CRM tools, and sales systems, with networking sessions across departments and professional development workshops. GRO early talent program access is included for graduating students.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Sales, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance and interest in finance or sales after graduation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn investments, financial products, privacy/compliance, and the John Hancock business model.
• Train on core sales systems such as Salesforce, Brightscope Beacon, and investment tools.
• Support retirement sales by researching, preparing reports, and contributing to projects.
• Participate in networking sessions with subject matter experts across departments.
• Engage in professional development workshops and coaching from sales leaders and L&D.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Sales/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Brightscope Beacon

Investment comparison tools

Job description

Summer 2027 Intern – Retirement Sales

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Retirement Sales Internship Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

This internship program provides students with an immersive professional learning experience in retirement sales at John Hancock. Designed to build a pipeline of future talent, this program exposes interns to sales strategy, financial products, and client engagement while working alongside Internal Sales leadership and business partners. Students will gain practical knowledge of investments and sales systems, sharpen their professional skills, and expand their networks across the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Learn foundational industry knowledge including investments, financial products, privacy/compliance, and the John Hancock business model.

• Train on core sales systems such as Salesforce, Brightscope Beacon, investment comparison tools, and other prospecting resources.

• Support retirement sales divisions by conducting research, preparing reports, and contributing to internal projects.

• Participate in networking sessions with subject matter experts across departments including National Accounts, Investments, Marketing, and Product.

• Engage in professional development workshops and coaching from sales leaders and the L&D team.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Sales, Business Administration or related fields.

• Strong academic performance and genuine interest in pursuing a career in finance or sales post-graduation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience in financial services, sales, or client-facing roles.

• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or other sales enablement platforms.

• Demonstrated leadership experience through prior roles, campus involvement, or extracurricular activities.

• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

• Positive attitude, enthusiasm for client engagement, and strong relationship-building skills.

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.

• As part of our internship program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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 (https://careers.manulife.com/global/en/talentacquisitionprivacystatement).

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

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)