Summer Intern 2027 - Retirement Sales
About The Position
The Retirement Sales Internship Program offers students an immersive professional learning experience in retirement sales at John Hancock. It is designed to develop future talent by exposing interns to sales strategy, financial products, and client engagement while they work alongside Internal Sales leadership and business partners. Interns gain practical knowledge of investments and sales systems, develop professional skills, and build networks across the organization. The position includes training, research, project support, networking, and professional development. The internship is hybrid and provides early access to Manulife John Hancock’s GRO early talent program, tailored to graduating students.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Sales, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong academic performance and a genuine interest in pursuing 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience in financial services, sales, or client-facing roles.
- Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or other sales enablement platforms.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through prior roles, campus involvement, or extracurricular activities.
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm for client engagement, and strong relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Learn foundational industry knowledge, including investments, financial products, privacy and compliance, and the John Hancock business model.
- Train on core sales systems such as 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, including National Accounts, Investments, Marketing, and Product.
- Participate in professional development workshops and receive coaching from sales leaders and the L&D team.
Benefits
- Support for learning and career growth.
- A flexible environment that recognizes and supports well-being and inclusion.
- Early access to Manulife John Hancock’s GRO early talent program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
