VP, US Group Segment Marketing Leader

New York, USA (Hybrid)

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

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Segmented marketing strategy and sales enablement for MetLife’s US Group, covering large and mid-market employer segments.

  • Own segment marketing strategy, campaigns, and collateral for 1000+ and U1000 segments.
  • Must-have: 8-10 years in B2B/B2B2C marketing in insurance or employee benefits.
  • Standout: Leadership of a segment marketing team with cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Product, and GTM.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Segment Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute marketing strategies for both large (1000+) and mid-market (U1000) employer segments, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer needs, and sales objectives.
  • Sales Enablement (1000+): Partner with Sales to create tools, messaging, and content that empower the field and deepen consultative engagement with brokers and clients. Deliver high-impact materials tailored to segment nuances, supporting both National Accounts and Regional Business sales teams.
  • Open Enrollment (1000+): Lead integrated campaigns and communications for open enrollment periods, ensuring employers and brokers have the resources needed for successful engagement and employee education.
  • E2E Employer Experience: Oversee the full employer journey, from onboarding through renewal, ensuring a seamless and customer-first experience across all touchpoints.
  • PEO Channel Marketing: Own the strategy and execution for MetLife’s PEO channel, developing targeted marketing programs and supporting sales enablement for PEO partners.
  • Employer/Broker Engagement: Deliver marketing support for broker relationships, national partnerships, and key distribution channels. Elevate MetLife’s presence through insight-led outreach and relationship marketing.
  • Campaign Development & Execution: Drive integrated campaigns that support pipeline generation, client retention, and cross-sell opportunities. Ensure marketing efforts are measurable and aligned with business outcomes.
  • Collaboration Across Channels: Partner closely with Product, GTM, Employee Marketing, and Content teams to ensure unified positioning and execution across touchpoints.
  • Leadership & Team Development: Lead a high-performing team of segment marketers and communicators. Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and market responsiveness.

Requirements

  • 8 -10 years of experience in B2B or B2B2C marketing, preferably in insurance, employee benefits, healthcare, or financial services.
  • Proven expertise in segment marketing strategy, sales enablement, and customer lifecycle communications.
  • Deep understanding of employer needs and broker/consultant dynamics for both large (1000+) and mid-market (U1000) segments.
  • Experience with PEO channel marketing and open enrollment communications.
  • Track record of driving go-to-market success through alignment with Sales and Product.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills with ability to influence across teams and levels.
  • Experience developing scalable marketing campaigns with measurable ROI.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

Nice To Have

  • MBA or advanced degree 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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