Field Mktg Cons
- Full-time
Company Description
You and Northwestern Mutual. We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.
Our business is about helping people secure their financial futures, and that starts with putting people first – our clients, our employees and our field representatives. Northwestern Mutual is known for financial strength. We’re strong, innovative and growing. Come grow with us.
Job Description
At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.
We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.
We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.
We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What's the role?
As a full-time employee of Northwestern Mutual, the Field Marketing Consultant is responsible for providing financial representatives across the country with marketing consultation and training on local marketing strategies for increasing sales and brand awareness within a variety of multi-cultural markets - Hispanic, African American, Asian (multiple markets), Women, LGBT. Primary marketing strategies include affinity marketing/COI development, prospecting and promotion, and client development. In addition, consultant will play a role in supporting the implementation of national marketing strategies including, market research, collateral development*, special events, digital and content marketing and sponsorship activities.
*Through understanding of markets and research, position will also play key role in the development of tools and content creation.
We are looking to hire two Consultants, one to support the African American Market and one to support the Hispanic Market.
Bring your best! What the role needs.- College degree in business or business-related field required.
- MBA preferred.
- Five or more years of professional experience in marketing or business required.
- Multicultural experience or demonstrated understanding of cultural/multicultural market nuances; Fluent in a foreign language (Spanish or an Asian dialect) preferred.
- Professional experience in sales or sales support for distribution channel preferred.
- Proven ability to identify and analyze opportunities and create a plan to implement and measure results.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills with ability to speak in front of group size of 50 or more people.
- Superior skills in relationship building with the ability to collaborate and influence at all levels.
- Strong organization and leadership skills with proven experience in managing projects and processes.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
Req ID: 9861
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Education Experience: Master's Desired
Employment Experience: 6-8 years
Licenses/Certifications:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Date: 12/14/2016