Strategy consultant Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

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Join Our Team as a Strategic Leader in Commercial Strategy, Innovation, and Insights Marketing!

Are you ready to fuel marketing growth in commercial and specialty insurance? As the Commercial Strategy, Innovation, and Insights Marketing Consultant , you'll be at the forefront of driving transformative marketing strategies and pioneering innovation projects across Standard Commercial, Agribusiness, Excess & Surplus, and Specialty Insurance.

This hybrid position can be based is in Columbus, OH, Scottsdale, AZ or Des Moines, IA. Candidates located near a Nationwide campus will collaborate in office 2 days per week and enjoy the flexibility of remote work the remaining days. Current Nationwide Remote Associates will also be considered.

What You'll Do :

Leverage cutting-edge insights and innovative approaches to support and execute targeted marketing strategies that set us apart and make a lasting impact.

Support the Office of P&C Innovation for Marketing, championing research, best practices, and capability-building.

Manage initiatives that fuel growth and position Nationwide as the premier specialized protection carrier in commercial and specialty markets.

Work across Business Solutions Marketing to identify opportunities for consistency, capability building, and measurement to align with business objectives and deliver measurable growth.

What We're Looking For :

Measurement-focused and analytical approach to new projects with the ability to consistently bring order to ambiguous environments.

Experience in the insurance industry, particularly in commercial and specialty markets.

Strong project management skills with the ability to drive simultaneous, cross-team initiatives.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build new and authentic partnerships across business units and Marketing teams.

Ability to be agile and deliver value in changing environments.

Compensation Grade : G3

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Job Description Summary

Are you ready to put your marketing savvy, communications skills and data driven approach to work for one of the top brands in the insurance and financial services industry? If you want to influence a large marketing investment spend, drive business growth and profitable results using the best in class marketing technology, we want to hear from you!

As a Consultant, you are responsible for leading and / or assisting the overall development and execution of marketing strategies using highly advanced marketing principles and standard methodologies. You will execute on future business or marketing needs driven by quantitative data / research, competitive insights and / or consumer behaviors. We'll count on you to ensure a strong focus on end-to-end customer experience, delivering outstanding customer experience overall.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

Assists in the development and execution of strategies and plans that ensure long term sustainable growth of the business. Synthesizes data and uses this understanding to support identification and innovation of business building solutions

Leads projects and processes within area of responsibility to deliver results with multiple target completion dates and shifting priorities.

Implements digital and traditional marketing tactics and media, including creative development process, planning, and execution.

Collaborates on and / or may lead creative development, and provides feedback on look and feel. Develops creative briefs.

Monitors emerging innovative trends in content, design and marketing tactics

Reviews and uses customer insights and analytics and tools to understand and forecast market, competitor and customer needs and behavior, define appropriate target audiences, evaluate sufficiency, and effectively get results with data-based decisions.

Ensures programs are on strategy and on schedule.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships : Reports to Manager / Director / AVP. This is an individual contributor role and may have an opportunity to manage a team based on organizational structure; may also lead virtual / project teams.

Typical Skills and Experiences :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration or related field preferred. Master’s degree is a plus.

License / Certification / Designation : Technical financial services designations such as FINRA, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, FLMI considered a plus. Additional licensing may be required to hold this position; and associates will need to acquire the required Federal and / or state licenses / registrations within the time period designated by the business unit. Additional licenses / registrations may be required when new products and services are implemented. If an associate fails or is unable to acquire required licenses / registrations within the time period designated by the business unit, the associate will be ineligible to continue in the position.

Experience : Typically eight or more years related professional experience in marketing, strategy, consulting, financial services, or related field.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : In-depth knowledge of marketing methodologies, insurance and / or financial services products, distribution systems, and customers. Knowledge of project leadership concepts and methodologies. Possesses strong verbal and written skills needed to develop and review research studies, communicate research findings, market recommendations based on findings, and maintain relationships. Ability to lead and prioritize projects. Ability to function independently or in a team environment with limited supervision. Demonstrates core marketing proficiencies, including strategy development, utilization of insights and analytics, building brand equity and developing effective marketing communications. Skilled at customer focus, operating capabilities, personal effectiveness, and strategic capabilities.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values : Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job conditions :

Overtime Eligibility : Not Eligible (exempt)

Working Conditions : Normal office environment. Ability to work extended and / or non standard hours based on project load. Travel as required.

ADA : The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including : medical / dental / vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.