Marketing Strategist - Marsh US Affinity

Company:Marsh Corporate

Description:

We are currently seeking a Marketing Strategist for Marsh’s US Affinity practice to take our dynamic and growth-oriented business to the next level. 

This marketing position will have responsibility for supporting Marsh’s go-to-market strategy for the US affinity business. In this role, the marketing strategist will work closely with the business leaders to build and execute B2B and B2B2C marketing strategies that focus on gaining new sponsor clients, growing participation for new and existing programs and increasing overall profitability across programs. 

The ideal candidate has a keen understanding of audience needs, can seamlessly balance multiple, and often evolving priorities, and can effectively collaborate and execute from strategy to implementation to analysis.

This position will be based in Bethesda, MD, New York City, NY or Broomfield, CO with a hybrid work model (3 days per week in the office).

We will count on you to:

• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans and programs tied to corporate and business segment objectives, with a focus on driving new business and business growth.
• Serve as a strategic marketing partner to client and partner managers, guiding them on appropriate positioning of our offerings and value propositions.

• Create compelling, content-rich customer engagement opportunities to educate affinity customers about our offerings throughout the policy lifecycle, including emails, website, social media and direct mail content
• Build thoughtful customer journeys as part of an integrated marketing campaign.
• Utilize Marketing automation and digital tools to drive buying decisions, increase retention and further cross-selling opportunities.
• Work closely with sales to ensure coordination of sales and marketing campaigns and lead generation efforts.
• Ensure marketing metrics, including customer engagement and online behavior, are in place and being reported out to the business to demonstrate the ROI.
• Identify new methods for demand generation strategies and campaigns with a focus on results and analytics.
• Plan and execute effective and engaging events that drive leads and/or growth
• Create and execute the day-to-day marketing needs of the Franchise, Agents and Business Solutions verticals to grow participation within our dynamic client groups
• Evaluate marketing and promotional activities in order to recommend strategy adjustments.
• Present new and innovative ideas to ensure the organization’s marketing strategies are fresh and exciting.
• Develop and coordinate advertising and promotional activities linked to contests, webinars, educational opportunities, and other activities.
• Coordinate the execution of promotional activities including print, digital, convention, promotional giveaways, and signage.

What's in it for you?

• You will be able to take our dynamic and growth-oriented affinity practice to the next level.
• Apply your innovative & self-starter background to work on strategic development, content creation, digital marketing, communications, and go-to-market plans.
• Share your marketing passion to help enhance the customer experience through both digital and traditional marketing tactics.
• Utilize your ability to multi-task and prioritize your work by our while collaborating effectively with staff, management, partners and vendors to help drive marketing initiatives from strategy to implementation to analysis.

What you need to have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of marketing experience, with a strong focus on digital marketing.
• Copywriting, editing and design experience.

What makes you stand out:

• Having an MBA
• Comfortable with digital marketing tools and quick to learn new platforms
• Experience with strategic and operational B2B and/or B2B2C marketing
• Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Experience Manager, and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
• Experience in insurance or financial services (strongly preferred)
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate within a matrixed organization
• Experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams
• Strong project management: prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; set realistic deadlines and act with a sense of urgency
• Energetic, proactive, and adaptable to rapid growth and change
• Independent worker who is also highly collaborative across the business
• Willingness to share ideas, voice opinions, and advocate for the customer
• Excellent data analysis skills, attention to detail, and ability to convert creative problem-solving into measurable business results

Why join our team:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global leader in the insurance industry.
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovation.
• Contribute to a company that is dedicated to excellence, integrity, and delivering exceptional value to clients.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $91,100 to $182,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.