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

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Referenced Salary Location: USA, Illinois - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement: Remote

Salary range is expected to be between $100,000.00 USD - $175,000.00 USD. Employees 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.

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