Regional Vice President, Retirement Sales

Regional Vice President, Retirement Sales

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We’re looking for a dynamic sales professional to drive retirement plan growth in the Chicago area. In this role, you’ll lead core market retirement plan sales from start-up to $30 million in assets, partnering with financial advisors and third-party administrators to deliver our Signature and Enterprise solutions. This is your chance to build positive relationships, expand market presence, and make a real impact on businesses and their employees’ financial futures.

• Proficiency in all John Hancock RPS products, service models and ancillary benefits
• Proficiency in Core/Signature product features and benefits
• Assist with RFP preparation when requested
• Work within primary internal audience focus:
  Core and Mid/Large Market RVPs and sales desks, SRMs, DVPs, National Accounts, SMEs, etc.
• Operate within external audience focus:
  Advisors and Consultants, Plan Sponsors and Committees, Plan Participants, TPAs, DCIOs, etc.
• Actively participate in the sales preparation process
• Provide technical, ERISA consultative sales skills
• Knowledgeable about current developments in plan design and legal developments in qualified plan space
• Provide recommendations for improvements to prospect plan designs and operations
• Ability to interpret plan documents, SPDs, etc.
• Familiarity with competitor products and services
• Provide consultative, proactive sales support primarily to financial advisors and consultants

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of industry experience.
• 3+ years of proven ability with ERISA, Communications, Operations and Implementation, or external retirement plan sales.
• Ability to travel 80%
• Maintain relevant licensing – Life/Health, FINRA Series 6, etc.

• Outstanding communication, organizational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Outstanding team selling sales skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects with specific time deadlines
• Extensive product and industry knowledge
• Sophisticated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-teams to solve sales problems, including sales teams, Operations and Implementation, Benefits Consulting Group, Marketing, Communications, etc.

• 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.

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

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

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