Assistant Director – Annuity Product Line
Northwestern Mutual has an assistant director – Annuity Product Line opening at its downtown Milwaukee headquarters. This assistant director manages the field development/product communications team of the IPS-Annuity Product Line Division. They direct the marketing and promotion of Northwestern Mutual's annuity product line; as well as develop and lead field business development programs, new product launches, and field training initiatives.
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or finance with a minimum of 10 years of marketing and promotional experience in variable insurance products and/or mutual funds and investment products and strategies is required. Significant knowledge/experience of insurance and financial services to include knowledge of financial planning techniques and general economic trends. Excellent project management skills and good strategic planning skills demonstrated by significant project management experience to include managing scope, risk, business value, budget, resources, etc., for projects that significantly impact annuity product line profitability through the distribution channel. NASD Series 7 and 26 or 24 required or must obtain within six months. Please apply for the “Assistant Director – Annuity Product Line” position within the “Careers” section of www.nmfn.com.
Assistant Director – Brand and Advertising
Northwestern Mutual was named the World’s Most Admired life insurance company by a Fortune® magazine survey and knows that its home office work force is key to its strength as a company. This assistant director is responsible for the development and execution of advertising and branding strategies in order to grow brand awareness for Northwestern Mutual. Directs and drives local advertising efforts for the field in order to create visibility and drive sales. Leads integration efforts of messaging throughout the organization to ensure a consistent consumer experience.
Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or related field required. Ten years of experience in consumer advertising and marketing, including a strong background in brand strategy development required. Experience in overseeing national and local advertising programs and managing agency relationships strongly desired. Strong understanding of program measurement processes. Demonstrated ability to manage staff required. Knowledge of budgets. MBA preferred. Experience in the financial services industry, particularly life insurance preferred. To apply for this position (#NM060066) go to: www.nmfn.com and then select “Careers” and “Corporate Opportunities.”
