VP, US Group Product Marketing

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$239K/yr – $318K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive MetLife’s Group Benefits product marketing and messaging, shaping differentiated value propositions, positioning, and cross-product storytelling at a senior level.

  • Own value proposition development, product positioning, and narrative across the portfolio.
  • Must-have: 8–10+ years in product marketing or related field with human-centered storytelling experience.
  • Standout: Proven cross-functional influence with Product, Sales, and Marketing leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Value Proposition Development: Craft and refine differentiated value propositions for MetLife’s full suite of Group Benefits products, grounded in customer needs, competitive dynamics, and market opportunity.
  • Product Positioning & Messaging: Define the strategic messaging frameworks that clarify each product’s role, relevance, and advantage within the broader portfolio and benefits ecosystem.
  • Strategic Narrative Building: Develop cohesive stories that connect MetLife’s product capabilities to the changing needs of employers, employees, and brokers—shaping how the brand shows up across touchpoints.
  • Market & Customer Insights: Partner with Research, Product, and Strategy teams to identify emerging trends, unmet needs, and whitespace opportunities that inform product strategy and messaging.
  • Portfolio Storytelling: Establish a clear, compelling narrative that ties MetLife’s diverse product offerings together in a way that resonates with key stakeholders and supports cross-product growth.
  • Thought Partnership: Act as a strategic thought partner to Product, Sales, and Marketing leadership providing insight, guidance, and perspective on how to position offerings for maximum impact.

Requirements

  • 8 -10+ years of experience in product marketing, brand strategy, or strategic communications, ideally in insurance, financial services, healthcare, or technology.
  • Expertise in building differentiated value propositions and translating complex offerings into clear, human-centered narratives.
  • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to synthesize market, customer, and competitive insights into actionable strategies.
  • Experience working closely with product teams and influencing go-to-market direction without owning execution.
  • Exceptional storytelling and strategic writing skills, with an eye for nuance and relevance across audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.

Benefits

  • Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
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We live in a time of unprecedented change. A time when economies, regulations, and social safety nets are all in flux.Customers around the globe have told us they’re overwhelmed by the pace of change and are looking for a trusted partner to help them manage life’s twists and turns.MetLife is committed to being that partner. That’s why we’re transforming our business: Delivering greater value for the people we serve by becoming a simpler, more focused, and future-facing company. We’ll be introducing new ways to meet our customers’ evolving needs, with flexible products; simpler, more intuitive experiences and a range of new services. MetLife. Navigating life together.For customer service: https://www.metlife.com/support-and-manage/contact-us/For social media notices: https://www.metlife.com/about-us/terms-and-conditions/social-media/MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

New York, New York, USA
43K employees (1,042 in marketing)
75% recommend to a friend
88% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$204.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
22.2%
Direct
60.4%
Referral
16.7%
Social
0.1%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~43.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
845 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$500M
Last Raise
$500M
Post IPO Debt, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $500M

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