Relationship Manager (Retirement Plans)
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The Opportunity
The Relationship Manager is an advocate for the Customer, an industry expert and contributes in meaningful ways to the broader Strategic Relationship Management & Consulting team and John Hancock organization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strategic, mutually beneficial relationships with advisors, TPAs, plan sponsors and the JH team
- Maintain the highest standard of excellence in advisor service by attending to inquiries/requests
- Train advisors and their support staff in the use of JH tools and resources
- Establish self as a retirement plan leader within the region and as a source of creative solutions for advisors
- Maintain plan retention and contribute to profitable growth
- Identify and position the best JH tools/resources to support key intermediaries ongoing service commitments to plan sponsors and eligible employees
- Work with intermediaries to ensure quality ongoing service related to plan design, investment selection, and ERISA compliance
- Identify plans that are up for RFP, facing competitive threats, or have had issues in service quality and implement a retention strategy
- Implement asset maximization and retention strategies that influence greater participation, increased deferral rates, and account consolidation
- Solicit opportunities during interactions with advisors
- Set expectations for ongoing service and serve as a point of contact
- Conduct plan reviews and business planning meetings
- Identify and address advisor or sponsor concerns and take corrective actions
- Create, maintain, and implement a territory business plan that optimizes retention and revenue growth
- Help advisors grow their book of business
- Schedule time in accordance with annual business plan with high-value advisors to support them in achieving their goals
How will you create impact?
This position works as a key member of a regional team to achieve retirement plan retention, growth in revenue and assets through informed and loyal advisors, sponsors, and participants. The book of business is concentrated on clients between $15M and $50M in AUM. This role is "work from home" but covering Northern California, San Francisco or Sacramento metro areas.
What we are looking for:
- Three to five years of similar experience
- Life insurance and variable licenses as determined for territory
- Industry designations such as AIF, APA, APR, ChFC, CLU, CEBS, CFA, CFP, QKA, QPA, QPFC, RIA are a plus
- FINRA Series 6 and 63; or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- Passion for contributing to a team with a positive attitude
- Driven by practical results, opportunities to offer new ideas and methods, play a supporting role, and opportunities to assist others with intention
- Superior business insight related to retirement plan products, the industry and the competitive landscape preferred
What can we offer you?
- A competitive salary and benefits packages.
- A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
- A focus on growing your career path with us.
- Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
- Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
- Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. - Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. - Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. - Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. - Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.