Marketing Director, Annuity Products

Full-Time/Hybrid, Boston, Springfield or New York City

The Opportunity

As a Director of Annuity Product Marketing, this position will manage a team of product marketing strategists and consultants who create comprehensive marketing campaigns to meet business objectives for the annuity product line, including product positioning, product materials, sales concepts, and B2B go-to-market strategies. The person in this role must have experience developing marketing strategy, a strong understanding of annuities, deep knowledge of the industry, and the ability to build relationships and collaborate closely with business partners and stakeholders. This person is a player / coach with the ability to build a high-performing team, while also able to produce marketing deliverables.

The Team

This role is part of the Product Marketing Strategy group that is responsible for crafting clear and compelling stories, and comprehensive omni-channel marketing campaigns to drive product sales by increasing financial professional, partners, and client engagement. We are a highly collaborative team that supports marketing needs across all MassMutual product lines and distribution channels. We work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on attention-to-detail, agility and follow-through. We are motivated by helping the organization achieve business results through creative problem solving, the courage to try to new things, and always looking to optimize our work. MassMutual is looking to grow their household penetration and overall revenue through new and existing distribution channels over the next five years, and we are integral to that strategy. If you are looking to be part of a team focused on building innovative financial solutions for current and future clients’ needs, you will fit right in.

The Impact:

• Participates in marketing annual and quarterly planning by deeply understanding business priorities and goals, and building a plan to support achieving them

• Manages team capacity and priorities, including doing the work when needed

• Build a culture that rewards achieving results, as well as one that fosters psychological safety to try new things, learn together and perform at a high level

Leads and develops the team that:

• Builds product marketing strategies for annuities to drive revenue results for the business

• Drives customer-centricity into the product roadmap by consistently championing the voice of customer and advisor in the product development lifecycle

• Creates core product collateral to easily communicate how we meet client and financial professional needs

• Leads marketing center of excellence partners in key marketing planning and execution activities

• Engages distribution teams and business stakeholders for buy-in and input

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; or an equivalent combination of education and at least 10+ years of relevant financial services experience.

• 7+ years of marketing experience including annuities and marketing to advisors and consumers.

• 2+ years of experience leading, managing, or mentoring team members.

• 2+ years of experience driving Marketing strategy including B2B, B2B2B, and B2C traditional marketing funnel activities across various mediums.

• Due to the nature of this position, as a part of our background check process, candidates must be able to pass a non-registered fingerprint background check.

The Ideal Qualifications

• Extremely strong written communication skills, with demonstrated creative and message development.

• Ability work in a cross functional team and provide clear and concise message that drives engagement from those using our content.

• Proven success juggling multiple priorities through strong project management skills

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels within and outside the Marketing organization.

• Ability to problem-solve and identify process efficiencies

• Microsoft office - Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, SharePoint, Box and Outlook.

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Product Marketing Team

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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Salary Range:

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.

Why Join Us.

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.