We're looking for an outgoing, passionate, results-driven **Marketing Manager** to join the Manulife Insurance Marketing team in support of the **Affinity Advisor channel** .

We're building deeper relationships with advisors, and distribution partners through data-driven marketing, innovative media strategies, and engaging content that drives growth across health and dental, travel, and specialty insurance solutions.

The **Marketing Manager, Affinity Advisor** , will be responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing programs supporting the roll-out of key initiatives, including customer acquisition, cross-sell, retention, digital adoption, and partner growth.

We work closely with business, product, sales, analytics, and agency partners to deliver measurable business impact and exceptional customer experiences.

As the **Marketing Manager, Affinity Advisor** , you will lead, plan, execute, and optimize omni-channel marketing programs that support Manulife's Affinity business in Canada, including Health & Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, and partner-based insurance solutions.

You will drive acquisition, retention, and loyalty while helping to grow sales across advisor, and partner distribution channels.

This includes supporting key customer segments such as retirees, self-employed Canadians, families, travellers, and individuals transitioning from group benefits coverage.

We're looking for a strategic marketer who brings innovative thinking, excels at collaboration, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

An effective communicator and relationship builder, you can navigate complex stakeholder groups while inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results. **Position Responsibilities:** **_Leadership & Collaboration_** Proven experience delivering impact and business results with a track record of developing and executing strategies to deliver both short-term and long-term results.

Effectively establish and manage relationships across marketing, product, sales, customer experience, analytics, and external agency partners.

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing programs on time, on budget, and aligned to business objectives.

Collaborate closely with partner organizations and distribution teams to identify new growth opportunities.

Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Communicate and present effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Adapt quickly to evolving business priorities, market conditions, and customer needs.

Lead and develop a team of marketing and communications professionals focused on delivering growth and exceptional customer experiences. **_Business Acumen_** In-depth experience with digital, direct, analytical marketing and funnel optimization, with a strong understanding of what drives return on marketing investment.

Proven track record successfully driving marketing efficiency, delivering marketing KPIs and achieving business results. **_Marketing Planning & Activation_** Lead end-to-end marketing planning from ideation to strategies and initiatives that drive business results, to execution.

Work collaboratively with cross functional and agency partners to develop & implement omni-channel, fully integrated marketing programs in support of business objectives.



**_Measurement & Budgeting_** Work with business teams to ensure clear understanding of financial targets and build into marketing planning process.

Own and manage marketing budget & monthly forecasting.

Work with Digital Reporting, Campaign Management & Media Agency to measure campaign effectiveness, while optimizing performance in real time. **Required Qualifications** Minimum 8 years progressive marketing experience, with strong digital, direct & social marketing background.

Post-secondary education and demonstrated business acumen.

In-depth experience with digital, direct and analytical marketing and funnel optimization; in high-growth environments (financial services industry knowledge is an asset, but not a requirement).

Strong understanding of what drives return on marketing investment.

Track record and proven results driving marketing efficiency, success and media & direct marketing optimization.

Ability to translate the benefits of products into simple and intuitive propositions that demonstrate customer value.

Ability to understand and leverage the consumer and translate insights into high-impact marketing activities.

Strategic Marketing: Marketing anchored in business strategy driving to best in class Marketing.

Analytical capability working with Research & Insights; Advanced Analytics; HCD and Finance.

Strong organizational, planning and project management skills with a proven ability to autonomously manage concurrent projects; and effectively manage internal and external relationships, within a fast-paced environment Strong judgment, consulting, negotiating, influencing and collaboration skills.

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, maintain professionalism and foster collaboration and buy-in from key stakeholders.

Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with strong sense of urgency. **Preferred Qualifications:** Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec. **_When you join our team:_** As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We'll recognize and support you in a adaptable environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. #LI-Hybrid The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor.

Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com . **Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades** En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad.

Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios,



y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas.

Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente.

Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo.

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Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a [email protected] . **Referenced Salary Location** Toronto, Ontario **Modalidades de Trabajo** Híbrido **Salary range is expected to be between** $92,900.00 CAD - $142,900.00 CAD Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y recibir una compensación vinculada al rendimiento empresarial e individual.

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También ofrecemos a los empleados admisibles varios planes de ahorro para la jubilación (incluidos planes de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educación financiera.

Nuestro generoso programa de tiempo libre remunerado en Canadá incluye feriados, vacaciones, días personales y días por enfermedad, y ofrecemos la gama completa de ausencia laboral reglamentaria.

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📌 Manager, Affinity Advisor Marketing (Waterloo)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Waterloo