About the Role
The Marketing Specialist supports marketing activities that align with business objectives and elevate the MFS brand. This role is responsible for tasks and deliverables of multiple small-to-mid-sized programs and/or promotional efforts, resulting in the development of strategically sound marketing assets as determined by the Senior Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within Marketing Strategy and Activation, Strategy and Insights Group and broader MFS groups such as distribution, product, compliance and legal to achieve objectives.
- Provide support to Sr. Specialist by proactively managing contributors to guide project teams to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Complete assigned tasks to support managers and colleagues in ongoing business analysis and marketing planning.
- Assist with the execution of marketing plans by understanding client segments, target markets and the MFS philosophy and strategies.
- Collaborate with marketing colleagues to initiate and successfully execute a variety of project types.
- Support the delivery of integrated marketing communications campaigns, overseeing tasks from initial execution to completion.
- Support event strategy by executing the contract process and delivering integrated marketing promotional activity, including email, social, and exhibition branding.
- Foster strong partnerships across the team to support quality and efficiency of work.
- Respond to requests and address concerns from key business partners 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 a 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 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.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Skills
- Marketing
- Sales
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Workflow
- CRM
- Marketing Automation
- Design
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 0-2+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $55,500.00 - $80,500.00
Benefits
- Competitive incentive bonus
- MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account
- 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
- Fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
- Choice of medical and dental plans
- Employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
- Tax deferred commuter benefits
- Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
- Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars
- Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program with a focus on mental health
- Wellness Programs: Subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass)
- Wellness Programs: Access to virtual personal training sessions
- Wellness Programs: Access to a wide variety of well-being apps
About the Company
- For almost a century, investors around the world have trusted MFS to achieve their investment goals.
- Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration, a long-term focus and skilled active research have fueled our success.
- As a leading global investment manager, we hire employees who share our values, align with investors who share our long-term philosophy, and always act in the best interest of our clients.
Equal Opportunity
- At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
- If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
- MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
- If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.
- MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
- Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status.
- Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
- Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.
