Business Development Manager Ottawa

This highly desirable business development role represents Manulife Mortgage Protection Plan (MPP), the dominant Canadian provider of insurance solutions offered through the mortgage broker channel. Your objective as Business Development Manager will be to bring your “A” game to every professional interaction to grow, maintain and deepen, profitable relationships within this fast-paced Canadian financial industry. 

Day to day activities include face to face meetings with mortgage brokers, industry partners, group presentations, prospecting, staying up to date on market trends, and representing Manulife MPP in a positive and engaging way.

Your authentic, outstanding ability to present material in a creative, engaging evangelical way will quickly establish you as a trusted and valuable resource – making it easy for you to be welcomed to large and small business and industry events. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Business Development – You will be encouraged to leverage your skills, the Manulife MPP brand, and the tools at your disposal to directly and indirectly drive business volume in the mortgage broker marketplace

• Operational Efficiency – This role encompasses a variety of tasks which require your attention and organization. The successful candidate will be expected to manage their time and responsibilities in an effective manner

• Internal and External Relationships - Collaborate brilliantly – internally & externally with transparency, a positive outlook, creativity and a little fun!

• Strategic Direction – This role will be the eyes and ears of Manulife MPP in the marketplace, and as such will be part of strategic planning for the territory and management of key accounts

Required Qualifications:

• College or University degree in a related field is required

• Travel required within Territory assigned as well as across the country (3-4 Times per year), with frequent travel within but not limited to the following Major cities: Ottawa, Brockville, Cornwall Kingston and surroundings

• Prior sales experience in the financial services industry, ideally with familiarity in either the mortgage or insurance industries

• Knowledge of the mortgage market, mortgage sales, mortgage broker roles, lender market, etc.

• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong drive to succeed

• A compelling presenter –dynamic and passionate

• Influential – A demonstrated ability to persuade and negotiate through consultation and active listening skills

• Proven sales competence, business development and prospecting proficiency

• Execution of a repeatable and measurable sales process

• Ability to prioritize and time management skills to schedule time to work on the business, as well as in the business

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

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. Please contact recruitment@manulife.com for additional information.

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.