Regional Vice President, Mid-Large Segment (Midwest)
The Regional Vice President, Retirement Sales is an external wholesaling role responsible for driving core market retirement plan sales across the Midwest, supporting plans from start‑up through $30M in assets. Working closely with financial advisors and third‑party administrators, this role distributes John Hancock Signature and Enterprise products while delivering consultative, ERISA‑focused sales support. This opportunity offers meaningful impact, strong partnership across internal teams, and the ability to grow advisor relationships while contributing to John Hancock’s mission of helping people secure better financial futures.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and grow retirement plan sales in the Midwest territory (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North & South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana & Michigan), focusing on core market plans from start‑up through $30M in assets
Provide consultative, proactive sales support to financial advisors, consultants, and third‑party administrators, including ERISA and plan design expertise
Demonstrate deep proficiency in John Hancock RPS products, service models, ancillary benefits, and competitor offerings
Collaborate with internal partners including RVPs, sales desks, SRMs, DVPs, National Accounts, SMEs, Operations, Implementation, Marketing, and Communications
Participate in RFP preparation and the full sales preparation process, including prospect analysis, plan design recommendations, and presentation delivery
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of industry experience in retirement plans or financial services
3+ years of proven experience in external retirement plan sales, ERISA consulting, communications, operations, or implementation
Active and maintained relevant licenses (Life/Health, Series 6, or equivalent)
Ability to travel up to 80%
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong working knowledge of ERISA regulations, qualified plan design, and current legal developments
Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and organizational skills
Demonstrated team‑selling capability and ability to influence across cross‑functional teams
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret plan documents, SPDs, and related materials
Experience supporting advisors, consultants, plan sponsors, committees, and DCIO partners
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.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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 .
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] .
Referenced Salary Location
USA, Illinois - Full Time RemoteWorking Arrangement
RemoteSalary range is expected to be between
$100,000.00 USD - $175,000.00 USDEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.
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.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement .
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