About the role#
This Summer 2027 internship provides an immersive learning experience within the retirement sales division at John Hancock. The program is designed to build a pipeline of future talent by exposing interns to sales strategy, financial products, and client engagement. You will work alongside internal sales leadership and business partners to gain practical knowledge of the industry while expanding your professional network.
What you'll do#
- Build foundational knowledge of investments, financial products, privacy, compliance, and the John Hancock business model.
- Train on core sales systems, including Salesforce, Brightscope Beacon, investment comparison tools, and other prospecting resources.
- Support retirement sales divisions by conducting research, preparing reports, and contributing to internal projects.
- Participate in networking sessions with subject matter experts across departments such as National Accounts, Investments, Marketing, and Product.
- Engage in professional development workshops and coaching sessions provided by sales leaders and the learning and development team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Sales, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Strong academic performance and a genuine interest in a career in finance or sales after graduation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and adapt to changing environments.
- A positive attitude, enthusiasm for client engagement, and relationship-building skills.
- Preferred: Prior internship, co-op, or work experience in financial services, sales, or client-facing roles.
- Preferred: Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce or other sales enablement platforms.
- Preferred: Demonstrated leadership experience through campus involvement or extracurricular activities.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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