Jim Samaras
AVP, Head of Partner and Direct Sales Channels @Manulife
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WORK HISTORY
AVP, Head of Partner and Direct Sales Channels @Manulife
Toronto, ON, CA
Overall accountability and leadership of the Affinity Partner account management and partner-facing service teams with a dotted line accountability over the marketing team andlicensed advisor team supporting the Direct-to-Consumer line of business. Accountable for driving new sales growth, inforce maintenance, promote profitability, expense management and overall customer retention. Drive digital adoption.Member of Affinity Markets Leadership team chipping in on overall strategy and management.Change agent that engages and develops strong connections across teams and individuals to ashared vision in a highly matrixed and collaborative environment.
EDUCATION
York University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
George Brown Polytechnic
Diploma, Denturism
Canadian Marketing Association
Certificate In Direct Marketing, Direct Marketing
ABOUT JIM SAMARAS
A seasoned financial services professional with over 21 years in the insurance industry, currently serving as AVP, Head of Partner and Direct Sales Channels at Manulife. Responsible for leading partner account management, customer retention, and driving sales growth across digital and direct-to-consumer channels. Expertise in strategic partnerships, sales development, and expense management, contributing to the Affinity Markets Leadership team\'s overall strategy and success. Adept at fostering collaboration in matrixed environments, enabling teams to achieve shared objectives. Committed to delivering customer-centric solutions and promoting digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships and contributing to profitable, sustainable growth.
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