The Guaranteed Investments 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 challenge you and provide an opportunity to impact our advisor partners and clients, this role is for you! As part of the Manulife Retail Distribution sales team, the **Business Development Associate** supports members of a Guaranteed Investments sales team that includes both external wholesalers (DVPs) and internal wholesalers (BDMs). You will partner with the sales team to achieve sales targets by understanding the sales needs of each of your territories, participating in business development initiatives, and working directly with the wholesalers as a team. This opportunity offers a long-term professional career path for selected candidates. Each year, we undergo a talent review process, and selected candidates will be encouraged to participate in an established training program to prepare them to advance to a Business Development Manager (BDM) role. This role can also take you to a variety of other business units within Manulife, including but not limited to Marketing, Product Management, Insurance and Banking. A basic knowledge of retail wealth products, such as Segregated Funds, Guaranteed Interest Accounts and Annuities, will provide you with a high probability of success in this role. **Position Responsibilities:** **Marketing and Sales Support:** + Coordinate and distribute advisor marketing materials, event sponsorships, and charitable donations in line with company policies. + Create targeted mailing groups to promote specific funds or product features. + Serve as the team's reporting specialist by generating sales analysis reports using Salesforce.com or Power BI. + Participate in developing, monitoring, and executing the Territory Business Plan, including budget oversight. + Collaborate with departments like Compliance, Client Services, Marketing, and Events as needed to maximize sales impact. **Utilize and Leverage Technology:** + Become proficient in Marketing Cloud (ExactTarget) and Salesforce.com. + Manage email distribution lists and execute e-marketing campaigns, adhering to Canada Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). + Collaborate with Digital Marketing to facilitate campaigns and create templates. + Oversee eNewsletter distributions and e-marketing strategy for the team. **Advisor Meetings/Small Events:** + Coordinate regular team meetings and request access to Portfolio Managers and other specialists for advisor briefings. + Assist in planning and executing educational and promotional events, including logistics such as venue booking, menu selection, invitation management, and budget adherence. + Book local restaurants for advisor meetings and distribute marketing materials and promotional items. + Occasionally travel for training, meetings, and event execution. **Required Qualifications:** + **Bilingual (French & English) is required** - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec. + Post-secondary education is required + Strong written and verbal communication skills are required + Strong PC skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically, Word and Excel to produce reports for sales analysis (Pivot Tables and V Look Ups) + Experience in banking or financial planning is an asset **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in administrative duties + Experience with Salesforce.com is preferred + Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize + Takes initiative, is a positive influence and thrives in a fast-paced work environment – a fast learner and self-starter + Flexible and adaptable to change, including changing priorities and tight deadlines + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to investigate problems without supervision + Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC course is considered an asset + Experience in the segregated funds business or the brokerage/financial planning industry is an asset **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. **\#LI-REMOTE** **Giới thiệu về Manulife và John Hancock** Tập đoàn Manulife Financial là nhà cung cấp dịch vụ tài chính quốc tế hàng đầu giúp mọi người quyết định dễ dàng hơn và có cuộc sống vẹn toàn hơn. Để tìm hiểu thêm về chúng tôi, hãy truy cập https://www.manulife.com.vn/ . **Manulife là Nhà sử dụng lao động không phân biệt đối xử** Tại Manulife/John Hancock, chúng tôi luôn đón nhận sự đa dạng. Chúng ta cố gắng thu hút, phát triển và duy trì lực lượng lao động đa dạng tương tự như những khách hàng mà chúng ta phục vụ, đồng thời thúc đẩy một môi trường làm việc hòa nhập, đề cao thế mạnh của từng nền văn hóa và cá nhân. Chúng ta cam kết tuyển dụng, duy trì, thăng tiến và trả lương một cách công bằng. Đồng thời, chúng ta quản lý tất cả các hoạt động và chương trình của mình mà không phân biệt đối xử dựa trên chủng tộc, dòng họ, xuất thân, màu da, nguồn gốc dân tộc, quyền công dân, tôn giáo hoặc tín ngưỡng tôn giáo, đức tin, giới tính (bao gồm phụ nữ mang thai và các tình trạng liên quan đến mang thai), xu hướng tính dục, đặc điểm di truyền, tình trạng cựu chiến binh, bản dạng giới, biểu hiện giới, tuổi tác, tình trạng hôn nhân, tình trạng gia đình, khuyết tật hoặc bất kỳ căn cứ nào khác được pháp luật hiện hành bảo vệ. Ưu tiên của chúng ta là loại bỏ các rào cản để đem lại cơ hội tiếp cận việc làm bình đẳng. Đại diện Bộ phận Nhân sự sẽ làm việc với những ứng viên có yêu cầu điều chỉnh hợp lý trong quá trình ứng tuyển. Tất cả thông tin được chia sẻ trong quá trình yêu cầu điều chỉnh sẽ được lưu trữ và sử dụng tuân theo pháp luật hiện hành và chính sách của Manulife/John Hancock. Để yêu cầu điều chỉnh hợp lý trong quá trình ứng tuyển, hãy liên hệ với recruitment@manulife.com . **Referenced Salary Location** Montreal, Quebec **Working Arrangement** Kết hợp **Salary range is expected to be between** $44,775.00 CAD - $74,625.00 CAD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.