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The Retirement Product Marketing Director is responsible for owning and delivering the Empower value proposition and brand story to B2B audiences through the development and implementation of a cohesive system of promotional and selling/marketing materials.
Critical external audiences include retirement plan sponsors and retirement consultants/advisors, with a focus on Empower’s Large, Mega and Not-for-Profit (LMN) market segment, with a focus on high visibility brands. This individual is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of retirement services offerings, the retirement industry, a sophisticated marketing background, and client service and/or sales expertise. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Retirement Product Marketing. The success measure of this role is tightly aligned to addressing the sales and client management objectives of the LMN business segment. The role will partner with other marketing professionals and be supported by our internal creative agency.
What you will do:
- Serve as the primary Marketing contact for Product Development, Sales and Service teams for all LMN-specific initiatives and for additional cross-segment initiatives. Partner closely for opportunities to innovate and evolve the product offer
- Establish a market-leading narrative and value proposition for the LMN segment, including connection to thought leadership content
- Develop sophisticated, cost-effective multi-media selling systems, and train sales teams on their effective use. Create and own compelling marketing programs with a focus on digital execution
- Seek and interpret data analytics and develop case studies to validate results and support sales
- Identify key provider selection priorities for plan sponsors, advisors and consultants, based on market segment
- Measure effectiveness across a variety of dimensions to continuously refine the selling system
- Guide promotion strategy, especially for priority product launches and campaigns. Evaluate and manage return on marketing investment
- Gather marketplace feedback and insights; respond efficiently to requests or ideas that can drive results
- Keep current on legislative and regulatory developments that may impact or create distribution opportunities
- Potential participation in intermediary site visits or due diligence meetings; limited travel required
What you will bring:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- FINRA fingerprinting required
- 10 years of Marketing or product management, preferably in Retirement services or related industries
- Understanding of the competitive retirement marketplace, and its sophisticated sales process
What will set you apart:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to visual and design elements
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment Innovative and creative mind
- Familiarity with the latest marketing trends and technologies
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
What we offer you
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Base Salary Range
$123,000.00 - $178,350.00
The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***
Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
11-22-2025
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