The Opportunity
This role of Product Manager will contribute to the business by delivering quality and timely product solutions that meet customer needs and overseeing products from concept to launch. Enable Distribution teams with tools to sell existing and new products to help in the achievement of APE & NBV targets. Support the fulfillment of Manulifes brand promise by ensuring a seamless product experience for all key stakeholders customers, distributors and employees both at point of purchase, and through the entire product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates with various stakeholders on the end-to-end product development process from product conceptualization to launch, ensuring delivery of all the cross-functional product team members deliverables
- Engage and coordinate with key bank partner personnel & agency leaders in getting buy-in of new products being developed
- Work with the Savings Head in the creation and implementation of strategic initiatives of the team.
- Responsible in monitoring the performance of products including creation of programs and strategies that will influence target behavior
- Create product positioning decks, tools and learning modules focused on needs-based positioning angles to help the distributors gain better appreciation of the technical vs commercial side of the product
- Assist in the development of needs-based sales tools and calculators to support the positioning and launch of new products
- Oversee the content and execution of product materials through customer-friendly and easy-to-understand language
- Create competitor comparison materials aimed at highlighting the key selling points and translate them into sales positioning spiels
- Act as resource speaker for client-facing events and provide assistance during sales calls/presentation for cases with significant business potential
- Monitor market updates related to new laws and regulations, new competitor product offerings, market trends, and other relevant news that may be translated into position/selling angles that distributors can use as sales pitch
- Ensure timely resolution of product-related client and distributor concerns
How will you create impact
The role will be directly reporting to the Savings Product Proposition Category 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 a bachelor degree preferably Marketing, Management, Business Administration or other equivalent field
- Preferable with deep knowledge understanding of insurance products and services
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
- Highly developed analytical, communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact with and influence people at all levels of the organization
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport with the audience
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 [Confidential Information].
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
