Director, Sales and Marketing- Retirement Plans - Remote USA Position-Ameritas HQ is Lincoln, NE

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Marketing

Full-time

Position Description:

The Sales and Marketing Director-Retirement Plans will lead and direct a team of professionals to research, evaluate, recommend, plan, develop, implement, and monitor a wide variety of communications and promotions projects in a fast-paced environment. This position will focus on supporting our Retirement Plans products and business lines. The incumbent works with internal functional areas, affiliate companies, the Field Advisory Cabinet, and the field force in the development of effective communications materials, the packaging of sales tools, sales approaches, and marketing programs for the purpose of informing, increasing awareness, and influencing sales of Ameritas products and services to increase the productivity and retention of our field partners and field offices.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

Position Location:

• This position is remote and does not require regular in-office presence.

What you do:

• Develops, leads, and manages a strategic plan focused on the creation, delivery, and measurements of advertising, public relations, promotion, and integrated marketing communication plans for the division, in coordination with the enterprise.
• Leads product marketing efforts including messaging, field and channel enablement, and content creation for Ameritas products.
• In conjunction with sales, develops and executes a direct to consumer/producer sales strategy through electronic channels.
• Collaborates with the broader marketing team on marketing campaigns, customer references, partner marketing, public relations, analyst relations, and online marketing.
• Connects with product development and sales support areas to package sales concepts, "best practices", training programs, and success stories for producers.
• Builds and cultivates internal and external relationships to promote and grow the business.
• Oversees and is accountable for business plans while focusing on results and measurements.
• Directs and influences associate and business resources to achieve business results.
• Builds strategies around the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Monitors the external markets to ensure competitiveness.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 7-10 years of related marketing experience required; 3-5 years focused in the retirement plans industry
• 4-7 years of supervisory experience required

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you'll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don't:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Incentive Program Bonuses
• Competitive Pay

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work
• Thrive Days - Personal time off
• Paid time off (PTO)

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Well-being programs with financial rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs
• Leadership development programs
• Employee resource groups
• StrengthsFinder Program

For your community:

• Matching donations program
• Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Backup child, elder and pet care support

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.