Shape Manulife Affinity’s strategic partnerships through executive relationship management, complex negotiations, and disciplined commercial performance leadership. This AVP role leads sponsor and partner channels spanning Financial Institutions, Retail, Alumni, Professional, and Special Interest segments. You will strengthen major North American brand relationships, serve as executive sponsor for strategic partners, and guide acquisition, penetration, activation, retention, and lifetime value. Collaboration spans the Affinity Leadership Team and Canada Segment leaders. Key Responsibilities:
Strengthen relationships with sponsors, associations, and partners Serve as executive sponsor for strategic relationships Lead partner acquisition and complex commercial negotiations Align pricing, underwriting, product, marketing, and service strategy Improve conversion, productivity, retention, and customer outcomes Requirements:
Leadership experience across multiple partner or distribution segments Proven strategic partnership and executive relationship management success Ability to lead complex sales organizations and growth strategy Strong commercial and financial acumen Deep Canadian insurance and financial services understanding Use partnership expertise, commercial judgment, and stakeholder influence to deepen relationships and improve Manulife Affinity distribution results.
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AVP Strategic Partnerships Sales Leader in Toronto employer: Manulife/John Hancock
Manulife/John Hancock is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of Toronto. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive professional development opportunities and encourage collaboration across global teams, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the private debt sector. Our competitive benefits package and focus on work-life balance further enhance the rewarding experience of being part of our innovative organization.
