Job description
The Relationship Manager is an advocate for the Customer, an industry expert and contributes in meaningful ways to the broader Strategic Relationship Management team and Manulife John Hancock organization.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop strategic, mutually beneficial relationships with advisors, TPAs, plan sponsors and the JH team
Establish self as a retirement plan leader within the region and as a source of creative solutions for advisors
Maintain plan retention and contribute to profitable growth
Identify and position the best MJH tools/resources to support key intermediaries ongoing service commitments to plan sponsors and eligible employees
Work with intermediaries to ensure quality ongoing service related to plan design, investment selection, and ERISA compliance
Identify plans that are up for RFP, facing competitive threats, or have had issues in service quality and implement a retention strategy
Implement asset maximization and retention strategies that influence greater participation, increased deferral rates, and account consolidation
Solicit opportunities during interactions with advisors
Set expectations for ongoing service and serve as a point of contact
Conduct plan reviews and business planning meetings
Identify and address advisor or sponsor concerns and take corrective actions
Create, maintain, and implement a territory business plan that optimizes retention and revenue growth
Help advisors grow their book of business
Schedule time in accordance with annual business plan with high-value advisors to support them in achieving their goals
How will you create impact?
This position works as a key member of a regional team to achieve retirement plan retention, growth in revenue and assets through informed and loyal advisors, sponsors, and participants. The book of business is concentrated on clients between $15M and $50M in AUM (Corporate market, DC, DB, NQ). This role is "work from home" but covering Oklahoma, Arkansas, W. Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Required Qualifications:
Three to five years of similar experience
Life insurance and variable licenses as determined for territory
Industry designations such as AIF, APA, APR, ChFC, CLU, CEBS, CFA, CFP, QKA, QPA, QPFC, RIA are a plus
FINRA Series 6 and 63; or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Passion for contributing to a team with a positive attitude
Driven by practical results, opportunities to offer new ideas and methods, play a supporting role, and opportunities to assist others with intention
Superior business insight related to retirement plan products, the industry and the competitive landscape preferred
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
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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 .
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 .
Referenced Salary Location
USA, Tennessee - Full Time RemoteWorking Arrangement
RemoteSalary range is expected to be between
$122,325.00 USD - $212,030.00 USDEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location.
Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.