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2nd VP, Product & Channel Marketing

Security Benefit

Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Executive
12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The 2nd VP, Product & Channel Marketing provides dedicated support to the sales teams, driving product success and enabling sales effectiveness. This role is essential for supporting all distribution channels with product marketing, value-add elements, and sales support. The position works closely with sales teams to develop targeted marketing materials, ensure effective product positioning, and contribute to the strategic goal of enhancing clients' lives through the company's offerings. The company is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with over $55 billion in assets under management, recognized for top performance and private company status in Kansas City.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance over the integration of the brand with marketing efforts to position products, distribution channels, and sales support effectively.
  • Leverage data and business intelligence to create relevant, scalable, and repeatable integrated marketing programs and key deliverables for sales teams and targeted markets.
  • Measure and optimize marketing campaigns to ensure effectiveness against KPIs, target audience reach, and ROI.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.
  • Partner with stakeholders on product materials, positioning, messaging, presentations, webinars, and communications to relevant audiences.
  • Work with Sales leadership to ensure the internal sales team has the tools, training, and materials needed to sell products and services effectively.
  • Create a positive and performance-driven culture based on the desired culture, building repeatable processes to deliver results.
  • Manage and develop a team of marketing professionals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of marketing experience in financial services or a related industry.
  • Eight years of management experience.
  • Expert understanding of traditional and digital platforms.
  • Strong relationship building skills and collaboration.
  • Broad experience developing and executing marketing strategies for complex products.
  • Thorough understanding of financial services and the distribution process, including product pricing and positioning across channels.
  • Technical acumen to design campaigns that optimize traditional and digital marketing platforms.
  • Ability to interpret data and articulate results to diverse audiences.
  • Analytical and decision-making skills to identify/prioritize critical issues and interpret data.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have

  • MBA
  • Series 6, 7, 24 or 26 FINRA licenses

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses.
  • 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
  • Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Educational assistance for career development.
  • Associate assistance programs for personal and professional well-being.

Working at Security Benefit

The company offers a career path full of growth opportunities, a supportive environment that values well-being, and a culture focused on making an impact in the retirement industry. It emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and recognition for top performance.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 23, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Marketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceExecutive

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About Security Benefit

Website

securitybenefit.com

Location

Des Moines, IA

Industry

Offices of Other Holding Companies

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