Distribution Marketing Specialist/Manager | Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN (55401)

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission we secure your future and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow.

We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success.

We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals.

We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations.

And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity.

What you do: The Distribution Marketing Specialist supports the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement.

The Center has been newly established to centralize thought leadership efforts and provide a collective voice to the market.

The Center's key objectives are to develop retirement insights through primary research and academic partnerships, develop meaningful thought leadership content and connect that content to target audiences through speaking opportunities, digital and live experiences.

You will report into the Head of Marketing, Employer Markets and will be responsible for supporting business strategies and objectives with exceptional marketing support.

Key

Responsibilities: This role will help develop thoughtful well-researched thought leadership materials related to key industry trends Collaborate with internal teams to identify research needs and design primary research initiatives to gather valuable data and insights Translate primary and secondary research into compelling and thought-provoking content that resonates with target audiences and establishes the company as a trusted industry leader Partner across the Marketing organization to create impactful and compliant marketing assets Stay up-to-date with industry news and developments to ensure that thought leadership materials are timely and relevant Build effective working relationships with subject matter experts within the company, industry groups and academic partnerships Support events, webinars and podcasts prep and execution Continuously evaluate and improve thought leadership strategies and tactics based on performance metrics and feedback from stakeholders Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI) What you bring: 4-5 years of marketing experience required including experience in financial services or related field Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and short timelines Curiosity about the customers and families we serve and a commitment to use those insights to improve the marketing content and journeys Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, including creative thinking and generating research ideas, with the capability to develop compelling content Previous experience writing and producing content for multiple formats (White papers, blogs, podcast scripts, etc.) A sense of humor and flexibility, or a willingness to fill gaps as they emerge Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e.

Excel & PowerPoint) You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g.

H1-B, L-1, TN, etc).

If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship .

Base Salary Range $66,000-156,000 Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program.

What we offer: At Allianz Life, we're proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families.

We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a generous time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match.

Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias.

Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity.

Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we're routinely recognized as a top workplace employer. 72766 | Marketing & Design | Professional | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent Warning: When posting this job advertisement on an external job board, the length of the following fields combined must not exceed 3950 characters: "External Posting Description", "External Posting Footer" Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world.

Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer.

Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the condence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable laws and regulations.

Join us.

Let's care for tomorrow. #LI-TS1