Distribution Strategy, Market Management Lead

Distribution Strategy Market Management Lead

The Market Management Team is looking for a Distribution Strategy Market Management Lead to help support and advance this well-established and growing team! In this role, you will work closely with our field sales, client management, underwriting, pricing, and other production areas to enable Guardian's Group Benefits business to achieve its strategic goals by formulating and executing on strategies to win in market.

As the Distribution Strategy Market Management Lead you will be accountable for : coordinating and developing localized market deep dives and assessments to understand regional performance drivers and collaborate with Distribution, Underwriting, Product, Pricing, and Marketing to develop and execute on strategies to achieve business objectives and growth goals within those markets. Additionally, you will be responsible for identifying and executing on new and unique growth opportunities to bolster sales. You will also continue to enhance the go-forward framework to ensure Guardian is capitalizing on insights, trends, and growth opportunities uncovered in the sales planning process. You will use data and analytics to understand historical performance to unlock localized growth opportunities within our Distribution organization.

You will report to the Head of Market Management which is part of the broader Distribution organization.

A self-starter who has a passion for cross-functional collaboration and executing on business strategies

Passionate about using quantitative analysis to uncover trends and insights that inform data-driven strategy and decision-making, and skilled at communicating these findings to influence key stakeholders and leadership

An insightful strategic thinker, capable of developing outside the box and unique solutions to complex business business

Able to apply and adapt corporate strategies to the needs of business segments and partnerships

An individual with a strong business acumen and excellence in collaboration, presentation, project leadership, change management, communications, coaching and strategic planning

Unafraid to challenge the status quo to ensure Guardian is achieving its business objectives

Lead high impact initiatives that align with and move us towards our core business objectives

Facilitate market deep dives to understand local market dynamics, gain alignment around historical performance, identify opportunity areas, and develop and track credible action plans.

Perform extensive quantitative analysis by leveraging internal and external data to identify key insights and trends, and collaborate with field leaders to develop and execute related strategies to win in market

Build and apply knowledge of market trends to identify, engage and develop partner solutions to optimize delivery of capability needs required to win in market

Identify new and unique growth opportunities and develop strategies to execute on those opportunities

Build credible relationships with business stakeholders and influence leaders to effect change and accomplish business outcomes.

Work collaboratively with Product, Distribution, Pricing, and Underwriting, amongst others, to capitalize on and enhance offers that tap into high growth segments of the market.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral, communicate effectively with key stakeholders (internal and external), business partners, and other audiences through various communication methods

7+ years of Group Insurance experience (required) with experience in Distribution or Distribution Strategy, Underwriting, Pricing, and / or Product Management.

Bachelor's degree with a financial focus such as finance, business management, accounting, economics, information systems, etc. Masters degree preferred but not required

Location : This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a Guardian office, preferably Boston, MA, New York City, NY, Bethlehem, PA, or Holmdel, NJ. Up to 10% travel to key regional offices and markets to engage with relevant business partners and support local distribution teams

Salary Range : $116,350.00 - $191,155.00

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.