Marketing Specialist

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$56K/yr – $81K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own project coordination and marketing plan execution with cross functional partners to deliver integrated campaigns and events.

  • Cross functional collaboration to align strategy with activation, product, and sales to hit campaigns on time.
  • Operational delivery of marketing plans, assets, and timelines across multiple programs.
  • Partner management and timely issue resolution to keep projects moving and stakeholders satisfied.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively within the Marketing Strategy and Activation, Strategy and Insights Group and broader MFS groups such as distribution, product, compliance and legal to achieve objectives.
  • Provides support to Sr. Specialist with proactively manage contributors to guide project teams to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Completes assigned tasks to support managers and colleagues in ongoing business analysis and marketing planning. As appropriate, understand client segments, target markets and the MFS philosophy and strategies to assist with the execution of marketing plans.
  • Collaborate with marketing colleagues to initiate and successfully execute a variety of project types.
  • Support the delivery of integrated marketing communications campaigns, as appropriate, overseeing tasks to support projects from initial execution to completion.
  • Provide support of event strategy by executing the contract process, and delivering integrated marketing promotional activity, including email, social, and exhibition branding.
  • Foster strong partnerships across team to support quality and efficiency of work.
  • Provide support to key business partners by responding to requests and addressing concerns in a timely, professional manner—building trusting, valued relationships that result in client satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 0-2+ years of relevant work experience in marketing, sales and/or finance preferably within financial services or related industry.
  • Customer-service focus with strong problem-solving skills and solutions orientation.
  • Organized self-starter who can work independently on routine tasks, demonstrating attention to detail and ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Ability to operate effectively under pressure—shifting priorities with manager guidance in response to changing business demands while adhering to stated project deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to collaborate with at all levels.
  • Experience working with creative service teams and processes to develop sales and marketing support materials.
  • Willingness to travel, as needed, to engage target markets, attend financial services and marketing industry meetings.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Technical aptitude including workflow, CRM, marketing automation and design, as appropriate.

Benefits

  • MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
  • Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
  • Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
  • Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
  • Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
  • Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
  • Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
  • Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps
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In 1924, MFS launched the US’ first open-end mutual fund. One hundred years later, as a full-service global investment manager serving financial advisors, intermediaries and institutional clients, we celebrate a century of active management. Our time-tested investing approach combines collective expertise, long-term discipline and thoughtful risk management touncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities in the market.Learn more about our Social Media Terms of Use here: (paste link into browser) www.mfs.com/LitermsFor current career opportunities visit www.mfs.com/careersMFS Investment Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1924
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
2.9K employees (153 in marketing)