Head of Takaful Distribution

Job Summary:

Manulife is a leader in the Global High-Net-Worth (HNW) life insurance market with capacity to write insurance on residents in over 150 countries. This remains a strategic focus area for our business growth and we will fuel this growth by expanding our presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) region.

To meet our ambitions we are hiring for a Head of Takaful Distribution (12 months contract) who will report to the Senior Executive Officer Manulife Middle East Limited (SEO MMEL). This individual will be a key member of the sales and distribution team and should be versed with life insurance products and have an excellent understanding of the High-Net-Worth International Life Insurance market and marketing concepts. The candidate should also be a subject matter expert (SME) on Takaful insurance distribution and be able to identify develop and promote Takaful marketing/ sales opportunities and educational material while building strong relationships with our current and new GHNW Distributors

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as SME for Takaful distribution
• Build and execute on Takaful distribution strategy
• Identify new distribution channels and partnerships specific to Takaful
• Position GHNW Takaful products effectively within the landscape of competitors and overall competitive landscape and run supporting illustrations as required
• Motivate Distributors to sell GHNW Takaful solutions via participation in persuasive virtual and in-person sales presentations designing marketing initiatives and providing top-tier responsiveness to Distributor inquiries
• Work closely with Distributors to identify market and sales opportunities / business potential for distributor growth as well as address and resolve issues that will cover a wide array of topics and could involve Underwriting Product and other areas within the company
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies along with educational materials for and with Distributors
• Educate and provide training to Distributors on GHNW Takaful products underwriting and processes
• Consistently be proactive with key personnel to build enhance and manage relationships
• Work with new distributors to diversify and expand GHNW sales reach into new Takaful markets (Saudi Arabia/Kuwait etc)
• Cross promote Manulife solutions through GHNW by identifying implementing and executing sales and marketing initiatives aimed to retain business within the Manulife enterprise
• Provide sales support to the Chief Distribution Officer Global HNW Distribution
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with GHNW distribution teams as well as internal personnel who support the GHNW Life business
• Work closely with all internal departments (Product Marketing Underwriting Legal Case Management Titles Service Compliance) to further drive sales and marketing initiatives while also observing ways GHNW can advance and improve operational processes and procedures
• Be a key reliable and trusted resource as well as Manulife brand ambassador to all contracted Distributors including their sales support staff sales consultants and senior management

Requirements:

• Full time residency in Dubai
• Arabic speaking is strongly preferred
• Strong integrity honesty and ethics
• 10 years experience in Financial Services Industry
• Takaful life insurance experience is a must
• College degree: BA/BS
• Willing to work significantly flexible hours due to Distributors located in various time zones worldwide
• Willing to travel (foreign/domestic travel required up to 3X per year or more)
• Advanced Life insurance knowledge and case design/illustration techniques
• Sales expertise: the ability to identify sales opportunities
• Ability to build and maintain external relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong creative presentation/written listening communication skills
• Strong software technical skills (Webinars full Microsoft Office Suite of products etc.)
• Persuasion skills / Ability to influence
• Ability to work well with internal personnel in various locations

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

Required Experience:

Director