AVP, Advisor Network

Manulife

Lead the strategic initiative to design and scale the Longer Healthier Better Advisor Network at Manulife. Inspire and recruit advisors while managing budget oversight and lead generation.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $208,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and scaling affiliated advisor platforms, with a strong focus on operationalizing lead frameworks and managing certification programs. Proven ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans while driving awareness and recruitment in the life insurance distribution sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Life Insurance DistributionBrokerage/IMO/BGA ExpertiseAgent Network ScalingCertification Program ManagementSales Desk Operations

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Hard Skills

Strategic Initiative LeadershipPerformance Standards ImplementationBudget ManagementSales Desk StaffingLead Framework Operationalization

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipStrategic Planning

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 6Series 63Series 26CLUChFCFLMI

Industry Keywords

Affiliated Advisor PlatformSales Desk OperationsAgent RecruitmentIncentive ProgramsBGA/IMO Engagement

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 and recruit agents
Operationalize lead framework across multiple channels
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
Design and manage certification programs
Maintain public scoreboards for certification and lead performance
Manage budget for running the network

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 (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 insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans
Pension/401(k) savings plans
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid time off including up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 150 hours of vacation