Define and execute a multi-year marketing strategy aligned with Manulife’s Group Benefits and Affinity growth ambitions Own the articulation of value beyond price—demonstrating how health platforms, partner‑led engagement, care navigation, and relevant insurance solutions support affordability, productivity, resilience, and customer confidence Partner with Product, Digital, Data, Distribution, and Business leaders to align marketing strategy with platform, experience, partner, and growth priorities Translate business objectives into clear marketing priorities, KPIs, and measurable outcomes, positioning Manulife as a market leader in employee benefits, wellbeing, and affinity‑based insurance solutions Act as a senior voice in shaping how customer experience, sponsor and advisor engagement, and long‑term value creation are embedded across the organization Market & Customer Insight Lead market, customer, member, sponsor, partner, and advisor insights to inform segmentation, targeting, and messaging Understand the distinct needs of SME, mid‑market, and large enterprise employers, as well as affinity partners, alumni groups, professional associations, sponsors, and end customers Partner with finance, underwriting, actuarial, and product teams to understand claims trends, affordability pressures, partner economics, and customer value drivers, ensuring marketing narratives align to real business and sponsor economics Develop compelling narratives that resonate with all key stakeholders including HR leaders, business owners, advisors, sponsors, affinity partners, and end customers Balance trust, credibility, partner relevance, and innovation to strengthen brand preference and long‑term loyalty Translate health outcomes, engagement metrics, partner performance, and member/customer experience improvements into compelling proof points for employers, advisors, sponsors, and affinity partners Lead the RFP function for Group Benefits and support differentiated partner proposals for Affinity, driving strong win rates through high‑quality, commercially grounded submissions Deliver integrated marketing programs that strengthen broker, advisor, sponsor, and partner engagement and grow share of wallet Partner closely with sales, distribution, and partner management teams to align marketing programs with commercial priorities Optimize the full funnel, from awareness through activation, conversion, cross‑sell, retention, and long‑term value, using data‑driven insights Drive retention and in‑force growth by increasing perceived value, engagement, utilization, and customer confidence across existing clients, sponsors, partners, members, and policyholders Digital & Data‑Driven Marketing Lead the shift to always‑on,



journey‑based marketing powered by digital platforms, automation, and data across both Group Benefits and Affinity Use personalization, experimentation, partner data, and performance analytics to deliver relevant, timely experiences at scale Partner with technology, analytics, legal, privacy, and compliance teams to unlock the value of customer and partner data while respecting privacy, consent, and regulatory expectations Establish clear measurement frameworks that link marketing activity to engagement, conversion, retention, partner performance, growth, and business impact Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing marketing organization across Group Benefits and Affinity Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, partner orientation, and customer‑centricity Attract, develop, and retain top marketing talent while creating clear ownership, prioritization, and decision rights across the portfolio 15+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience within Group Perks / Group Insurance in the Canadian market preferred; Affinity, sponsor‑led distribution, or partnership marketing experience considered a strong asset ~10+ years of experience in leading large marketing teams and influencing cross‑functional, senior, and partner stakeholders ~ Proven track record of driving growth through integrated marketing strategies (i.digital marketing, customer segmentation, lifecycle marketing, personalization, analytics) across B2B, B2B2C, advisor, sponsor, and partnership channels ~ Customer Focus – Understands the needs of employers, advisors, sponsors, partners, members, and customers Commercial Acumen – Strong grasp of growth drivers, partner economics, retention dynamics, and performance levers Influence & Leadership – Builds alignment across senior stakeholders About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals.

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Benefits 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. com for the salary range for your location. Manulife 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Job alerts To receive our latest job opportunities directly to your inbox, create an account or sign in and navigate to the ‘Job Alerts’ section located in the top right corner of the page. Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer‑centric global company in our industry.

📌 Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife Insurance Malaysia
📍 Toronto