Thrivent Financial
Bilingual Product Marketing Specialist - Thrivent Action Teams
Thrivent Financial, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
This position is responsible for marketing, promoting and supporting Thrivent’s Membership products with a particular emphasis on connecting and aligning key features and benefits to make our members and Financial Representatives successful. Key product lines include: tax-exempt products and programs such as Thrivent Action Teams, membership benefits, and Thrivent Choice. This role will have an emphasis on growing the Spanish-Language Thrivent Action Team’s experience through further product development and enhancements.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide specific product line subject matter expertise to key constituents and stakeholders.
Support development and execution of marketing/tax-exempt programs/initiatives that drive field productivity and membership growth.
Work with Field-facing colleagues to design, train on, and execute program promotion materials.
Perform in team environment to drive initiatives centered on product development --work with Financial Network, Field Marketing, Communications, Product Management and Development, Law and Compliance and Operations.
Leverage experience to execute strategic plans that align with key corporate strategies and goals; works effectively in cross-organizational teams.
Perform marketing communication tasks and initiatives that are clear and comprehensive. Serve as translator of complex products, features topics to Financial Representative, home office, and member audiences.
Utilize critical thinking skills to build out marketing initiatives in partnership with Integrated Planning, with an emphasis on strong tactical execution.
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required:
Bachelors Degree, especially in marketing, communications or business: liberal arts education focused on critical thinking also a plus (will consider commensurate working background under certain circumstances)
This position requires a minimum of a college degree plus 3 years of experience or a graduate business degree plus 1 year of experience in one or several marketing disciplines.
At least 2 years in the financial services industry, with demonstrated increases in responsibility.
Experience working with financial products and/or financial advisors in the overall sales process.
Experience in communicating complex product solutions to a field distribution system and through the field distribution system to the end client.
Applicants must demonstrate capabilities in the following areas: in-depth knowledge of /program management, strong written and oral communication, experience and desire to work with Field-facing resources and members to achieve corporate driven goals
Demonstrated knowledge of how all core insurance, accumulation, retirement, annuity and membership products can meet consumer needs.
Preferred:
Bilingual English-Spanish.
Experience working with and in diverse communities
Pay Transparency
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $74,275.00 - $100,489.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.
Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide specific product line subject matter expertise to key constituents and stakeholders.
Support development and execution of marketing/tax-exempt programs/initiatives that drive field productivity and membership growth.
Work with Field-facing colleagues to design, train on, and execute program promotion materials.
Perform in team environment to drive initiatives centered on product development --work with Financial Network, Field Marketing, Communications, Product Management and Development, Law and Compliance and Operations.
Leverage experience to execute strategic plans that align with key corporate strategies and goals; works effectively in cross-organizational teams.
Perform marketing communication tasks and initiatives that are clear and comprehensive. Serve as translator of complex products, features topics to Financial Representative, home office, and member audiences.
Utilize critical thinking skills to build out marketing initiatives in partnership with Integrated Planning, with an emphasis on strong tactical execution.
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required:
Bachelors Degree, especially in marketing, communications or business: liberal arts education focused on critical thinking also a plus (will consider commensurate working background under certain circumstances)
This position requires a minimum of a college degree plus 3 years of experience or a graduate business degree plus 1 year of experience in one or several marketing disciplines.
At least 2 years in the financial services industry, with demonstrated increases in responsibility.
Experience working with financial products and/or financial advisors in the overall sales process.
Experience in communicating complex product solutions to a field distribution system and through the field distribution system to the end client.
Applicants must demonstrate capabilities in the following areas: in-depth knowledge of /program management, strong written and oral communication, experience and desire to work with Field-facing resources and members to achieve corporate driven goals
Demonstrated knowledge of how all core insurance, accumulation, retirement, annuity and membership products can meet consumer needs.
Preferred:
Bilingual English-Spanish.
Experience working with and in diverse communities
Pay Transparency
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $74,275.00 - $100,489.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.
Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.