Regional Communications Consultant
USA, Illinois - Full Time Remote, United States
This is a remote position centered in the Chicago area, involving travel within designated territories.
Position Responsibilities:
On-site enrollment/education services:
Working with intermediaries to schedule and conduct effective enrollment/education meetings (in both English and Spanish (if applicable)) that communicate retirement plan and investment concepts as appropriate to meet the employee/participant and plan sponsor needs
Respond to questions/concerns regarding John Hancock investments, products and the use of 401(k) retirement savings programs
Assist plan sponsors and intermediaries who wish to conduct on-site enrollment meetings to ensure that John Hancock is appropriately represented and that enrollment tools are used effectively
Work closely with intermediaries and plan sponsors to grow assets under management through effective employee education and enrollment initiatives
Coordinate the delivery of materials (as determine vital) for use in on-site enrollment/education meetings
Participation in virtual enrollment/education meeting delivery:
Facilitate and deliver remote presentations including group enrollment/education meetings and the ordering of materials as required
Support delivery of website demonstrations for internal and external partners
Job Requirements:
College degree (or equivalent work experience in education or the pension and/or defined contribution sector)
Two to three years of similar experience
Life insurance and variable license as determined for territory coverage within 3-6 mos. of hire
FINRA SIE and/or Series 7 or 6 and 63 within 6 months of hire
Industry designations such as APA, APR ChFC etc. a plus
Spanish bilingual skills (Must have)
Preferred Qualifications:
Company and product knowledge
Good understanding of qualified retirement plan participant education needs
Thorough understanding of John Hancock’s relationship with intermediary partners
Strong understanding of investment and market principles
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, excellent time management and organization skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Presentation skills
Strong verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills; able to demonstrate professional poise and confidence
In-depth knowledge of presentation preparation
Strong ability to effectively communicate complex information to differing levels of audience sophistication
Ability to effectively use multi-media tools and techniques
Influencing outcomes
Strong negotiation, interviewing and listening skills
Ability to effectively manage difficult conversations
Strong relationship-building skills
Ability to exercise resiliency
Problem solving skills
Excellent customer service skills and responsiveness
Resourcefulness; ability to adjust plans with short notice
Working Conditions:
Work from home position
Extensive travel within assigned territories, and cross time zones
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
#LI-JH
#remote
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.
Primary Location
USA, Illinois - Full Time RemoteWorking Arrangement
RemoteSalary range is expected to be between
$68,475.00 USD - $114,125.00 USDIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
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.
Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify I Pay Transparency
Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) ApplyJob Profile
Extensive travel required Must be based in Chicago area
Benefits/PerksCareer growth opportunities Equal opportunity employer Flexible environment Inclusion Inclusive culture Well-being support
Tasks- Conduct enrollment meetings
- Coordinate materials delivery
- Facilitate virtual meetings
- Prioritize tasks
- Respond to inquiries
- Support website demonstrations
401k Programs Access Bilingual Communication Counseling Customer service Education English Enrollment Services Financial Financial Services HTML Influencing Insurance Interviewing Investment Concepts Law Mental Health Multi-media Tools Negotiation Organization Presentation Problem-solving Relationship building Resiliency Spanish Time Management Training Verbal communication
Experience2-3 years
EducationCollege degree Counseling Equivalent Equivalent work experience Health Human Resources Mental health
CertificationsAPA APR CHFC FINRA SIE Life insurance license Series 6 Series 63 Series 7 SIE
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9