AVP, Health Advisor Network

Manulife

AVP leading a strategic initiative to build and scale an advisor network for Manulife. Overseeing recruitment, engagement, and operational strategies in a remote context.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $208,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a strategic initiative to design, build, and scale a platform of affiliated advisors
Develop and execute strategies for building and scaling the affiliated advisor platform
Translate business objectives into actionable plans with clear milestones and measurable outcomes
Drive awareness of the platform; telling the story and recruiting agents
Execute phased recruitment plans for MVP and scale-up, ensuring diversity and quality of the agent cohort
Operationalize lead framework across multiple channels (site, partner leads, events, paid media)
Implement tiered compensation structure aligned with performance standards
Stand up sales desk operations, including staffing, scripts, and knowledge base
Drive onboarding and conversion of BGAs/IMOs/LOAs; set explicit conversion goals and track progress
Design and manage certification programs, including curriculum development and LMS operations
Maintain public scoreboards for certification, lead performance, and partner outcomes
Manage budget for running the network, including events, meetings, and related operational expenses

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years in life insurance distribution or field sales
Expertise in brokerage/IMO/BGA channels
Proven success in launching or scaling agent networks, sales desks, or wholesaler teams
Familiarity with certification and incentive programs
Must hold appropriate selling and oversight licenses, including Series 6, 63, and 26
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or industry designations (CLU, ChFC, FLMI) preferred
Approximately 40% travel for partner and agent engagement, certification, and launch events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health coverage
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans)
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Generous paid time off including up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic initiative designplatform developmentrecruitment planninglead framework operationalizationcompensation structure implementationsales desk operationsonboarding processescertification program managementcurriculum developmentbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingorganizational skillsperformance trackingstorytellingdiversity managementagent recruitmentgoal settingteam management

Certifications

Series 6Series 63Series 26CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter)ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant)FLMI (Fellow, Life Management Institute)