Zone Head

The opportunity

The Zone Head is expected to provide inputs and recommendations to the overall agency distribution strategy. The role will also lead, manage and develop the Zone in Manila in line with the corporate objectives and vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and effectively execute strategies and action plans to meet the objectives of the Distribution Channel.
• Ensure annual sales, manpower, active agent count, and conservation targets are met.
• Ensure agency training and competence requirements of staff and agencies under the Zone are fulfilled.
• Build and maintain a professional and ethical agency force at the Sector level, in line with regulatory, industry and company standards.
• Develop a strong team and establish succession plan within the Sector.
• Prepare and manage the Zone Budget and monitor the same and ensure effective and efficient use of the company resources.
• Establish systems, processes and procedures for the effective and efficient management of the agencies within the Sector.
• Provide inputs to other agency sales departments in order to formulate effective agency development programs and initiatives as well as policies and procedures.
• Drive ownership and proper execution of the sales risk line1A function within the Zone being handled.
• Execute and implement projects related to agency development which may be assigned from time to time.
  
  

How will you create impact?

The role will directly report to the National Agency Sales Head

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Graduate of bachelor's degree
• Five years or more relevant experience in business development and agency management preferably in a life insurance setting
• Has held key positions relevant to the requirement of the job
• Ability to develop and execute sound business plans
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent management skills
• High sense of business ethics and professionalism
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
  
  

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
  
  

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 [email protected].

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