Northwestern Mutual · 4 days ago
Marketing Manager
Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Marketing Manager to provide consulting, direction, and guidance on marketing and public relations efforts. The role involves creating and implementing strategic marketing plans, delivering training, and overseeing various marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and client experience.
Responsibilities
Co-create and implement a strategic Marketing and Media Relations Plan, complete with goals and budget, for the firm
Deliver marketing education and training (workshops and webinars) to advisors
Perform graphic design, including creation of invites, flyers, PowerPoint decks, and advertisements, as needed
Provide internal writing, editing, and communication services
Curate monthly Manager Partner newsletter for network office
Post marketing-related content on Managing Partner’s’ social media
Maintain and update website
Monitor marketing budget for NO and facilitate budget reimbursement process with HO marketing partners
Adhere to marketing compliance standards
Oversee NM Digital Leads Program to drive revenue for the firm
Liaison with headquarters marketing partners on Private Client Group work and other marketing opportunities
Lead Marketing Engagement Program (MEP) and Marketing Mentorship Program (MMP)
Provide leaders and subscribers with customized coaching, consulting, strategic direction, expert guidance, and accountability on key marketing strategies and tactics
Provide MEP subscribers with hands-on marketing services, including event logistics, ghostwriting, flyers, target market sponsorships, advertising, marketing collateral and decks, and vendor research
Provide 1-on-1 comprehensive marketing training to MEP subscriber staff
Oversee new subscriber onboarding experience
Provide support on concept, planning, and execution of client experience events for advisors to strengthen client relationships and meet warm referrals
Build out and promote the Northwestern Mutual brand locally to enhance awareness and receptivity within target audiences, both internally and externally
Stay up to date on all Northwestern Mutual brand messaging and create consistency at a local level
Execute on the nomination and pitch process of accolades and brand stories, across a range of platforms, to promote local office presence, enhance advisor visibility, and improve engagement
Create, edit, and update select promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, monthly newsletter, and promotional videos
Ghostwrite select articles for publication, as well as select social media posts
Curate quarterly social media and website suggested content for all advisors
Work with recruiting team on creation of recruiting collateral and branding the NM career opportunity
Liaison with Home Office marketing partners on public relations efforts for advisors and firm
Qualification
Required
Creativity
Analytical and critical thinking
High sense of urgency, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Oral and written communication
Task-minded with the ability to follow through and execute in a timely manner
High degree of initiative and autonomy
Ability to maintain effective working relationships within the firm and with clients
Ability to lead others
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field
5+ years of marketing experience
Financial Services or Insurance Industry experience
Life and Health licensed or obtained within six months of employment
Familiarity with Microsoft applications
Experience with website design
Experience with graphic design (Canva, Adobe applications)
Experience with branding and public relations
Digital media expertise including content development (LinkedIn) Facebook, Instagram, X
Benefits
Salary with bonus structure tied to results
Company
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.
Funding
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