Key Accounts Marketing Sr. Partner
Athene · West Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
MarketingFull-time
Purpose
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Accountabilities
- Serve as the primary Marketing partner supporting the IMO distribution channel by coordinating day-to-day marketing initiatives and providing responsive support to internal stakeholders and external distribution partners.
- Partner with Sales, Product, Compliance, Operations, Analytics, and Creative teams to develop and execute integrated marketing initiatives, product launches, advisor engagement programs, conferences, sales collateral, presentations, and onboarding materials.
- Build strong relationships with channel leaders and IMO partners to understand business priorities, identify emerging opportunities, and recommend marketing strategies that support distribution growth.
- Manage multiple marketing projects from planning through execution by gathering business requirements, coordinating cross-functional resources, monitoring timelines, communicating project status, and proactively addressing risks.
- Analyze marketing performance, incorporate partner feedback, and recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, advisor engagement, and overall marketing effectiveness.
Qualifications and Experience
- 4+ years of marketing, financial services, insurance distribution, or related business experience, or relevant experience.
- Demonstrated success coordinating cross-functional marketing programs, managing multiple priorities, and building productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to solve problems, influence without authority, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of annuity products, financial services, or advisor distribution channels is preferred. Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, innovation, AI fluency, and a continuous improvement mindset are highly valued.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.