Marketing Coordinator

Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $60 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business: named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies and recognized on Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024.

About the Role

As a Marketing Coordinator, you will provide marketing and project support to the Product Marketing team. This role supports product launches, marketing campaigns, and ongoing product lifecycle activities while helping ensure content is accurate, compliant, on brand, and delivered on time. Success requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The position reports to the Director, Product Marketing and can be based in Topeka or Overland Park, Kansas, or Des Moines, Iowa. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining annuity and mutual fund marketing content that supports product launches, business priorities, and strategic marketing initiatives.
• Assist in creating and maintaining advisor and client communications, reports, and required notices.
• Support the execution of marketing campaigns by updating and distributing internal and external communications, coordinating deliverables, and tracking campaign performance metrics.
• Coordinate marketing projects by managing timelines, tracking deliverables, communicating project status, and helping ensure deadlines are met.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and other business partners to coordinate marketing deliverables and ensure communications are accurate, compliant, on brand, and aligned with business objectives.
• Support product launch activities by coordinating meetings, documenting action items, tracking milestones, and helping ensure launch deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Assist in managing the bi-weekly rate sheet production process, ensuring timely updates and distribution to internal and external audiences.
• Assist in gathering competitive intelligence and market insights to support product positioning, messaging, and marketing strategies.
• Apply Security Benefit brand standards to ensure consistent messaging, tone, style, and visual identity across all marketing content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in marketing, communications, content development, or a related role; experience in financial services or another regulated industry is preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Highly curious with a continuous learning mindset and a desire to understand products, customers, and industry trends.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit clear, professional business communications with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships and interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with content management systems, marketing automation platforms, or project management tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a collaborative marketing team.
• Ability to travel occasionally in support of meetings, product launches, training, and marketing events.

Benefits

• 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, and 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 to support career development.
• Associate assistance programs for personal and professional well-being.