Business Development Associate

Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is a leading international financial services provider. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to support the sales team by building relationships with advisors, assisting in business development initiatives, and managing territory budgets. Responsibilities Build and manage relationships with advisors and key internal Manulife partners Provide input for the development and execution of the annual territory business plan Assist in the preparation of reports and fund proposals for internal partners and investment advisors Coordinating and participating in corporate and social events with industry professionals Act as the main point of contact with internal and external partners Schedule and confirm meetings for the District Vice President Handle territory budgets Facilitate weekly team meetings Orchestrate process for requesting Portfolio Manager access in the field Plan and implement events right from the beginning planning stages, to the agenda to everything in between Use mass email tool to handle email territory distribution lists, execute e-marketing campaigns and run tracking reports to analyze campaign success Provide guidance to sales teams regarding internal Manulife policies and industry regulations governing sales practices Skills Post-secondary education preferred Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC course is considered an asset Experience in Mutual Fund business or brokerage/financial planning industry is an asset Benefits 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 Various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) Financial education and counseling resources Generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days Full range of statutory leaves of absence Company Overview Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is the global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is