Distribution Sales Analyst

Manulife • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Annuities Distribution Sales Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will leverage data-driven insights and deep analytical expertise to support our Annuities sales team by delivering actionable leads and insights. You will be responsible for analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and developing strategies to enhance sales performance. Additionally, you will ensure that all stakeholders are informed and equipped with the insights they need to drive success. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Annuities sales leaders, the Distribution Analytics team, as well as other business units to develop data-driven insights that support growth initiatives. This position requires proficiency in data management and analysis, as well as the ability to communicate complex insights effectively. Success in this role depends on your ability to streamline processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and use creative problem solving to facilitate analytics and insights using new data sources for a rapidly developing Annuities team within John Hancock. Individual Accountabilities: Visualizations: Create and maintain dynamic dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to provide insightful visualizations for the Annuities sales team. SQL Proficiency: Write and execute efficient and complex SQL queries to extract and analyze relevant sales data. Data Insights: Translate complex data analysis into clear and concise explanations for management and non-technical stakeholders using knowledge of the Annuities sales process to highlight key insights. Data Modeling: Develop a comprehensive understanding of data structures that represent our distribution selling model and build out new structures as needed to facilitate reporting using new source systems and data ingestion processes for Annuities. Big Picture Thinking: Maintain a high-level perspective on how data analysis aligns with and supports the strategic initiatives of the Annuities sales organization. Communicate Effectively: Communicate insights and findings efficiently and effectively to ensure alignment and understanding across teams Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data-driven insights for enhancing sales performance and strategy. Key Shared Accountabilities: Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as Advanced Analytics, Sales Management, Product, and Finance to ensure our work and insights are aligned with overall business goals and strategies. Training and Support: Engage in proactive outreach to members of our sales team and key stakeholders to ensure continued use and adoption of analytics and reporting tools. Job Requirements: 2-3 years of proven experience in data analysis. Experience working in Annuities is a plus Proven experience in developing insights and identifying patterns from complex data sets. Proficiency in SQL and Excel. Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Tableau a plus.) Strong organizational and project management skills. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate data insights effectively across different levels of an organization. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Experience in data science or AI modeling a plus. When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see #LI-JH 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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Requirements

• 2-3 years of proven experience in data analysis.
• Proven experience in developing insights and identifying patterns from complex data sets.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate data insights effectively across different levels of an organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Annuities is a plus
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Tableau a plus.)
• Experience in data science or AI modeling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain dynamic dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to provide insightful visualizations for the Annuities sales team.
• Write and execute efficient and complex SQL queries to extract and analyze relevant sales data.
• Translate complex data analysis into clear and concise explanations for management and non-technical stakeholders using knowledge of the Annuities sales process to highlight key insights.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of data structures that represent our distribution selling model and build out new structures as needed to facilitate reporting using new source systems and data ingestion processes for Annuities.
• Maintain a high-level perspective on how data analysis aligns with and supports the strategic initiatives of the Annuities sales organization.
• Communicate insights and findings efficiently and effectively to ensure alignment and understanding across teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data-driven insights for enhancing sales performance and strategy.
• Work closely with other departments, such as Advanced Analytics, Sales Management, Product, and Finance to ensure our work and insights are aligned with overall business goals and strategies.
• Engage in proactive outreach to members of our sales team and key stakeholders to ensure continued use and adoption of analytics and reporting tools.

Benefits

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see
• Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed