Simmons College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies

Job Description:
Reporting to the AVP of Marketing & Distribution, the Marketing Communications Director oversees the strategic and creative  development of sales-driven marketing solutions targeted for the Life Insurance business unit                                

Act as strategic partner with internal clients by providing communication expertise in messaging, positioning and the creation of sales collateral and sales tools.                                              
Develop a detailed understanding of the unique needs of the product, underwriting and advanced markets areas to produce sales-building marketing literature and campaigns.                                               
Manage complex situations and work effectively in a team environment. Ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders; influence/negotiation skills and relationship management capabilities a must.   
Manage the design of print, web and interactive marketing communication solutions that address business, brand and sales requirements and ensure creative output is on strategy, on time and on budget.                         
Execute a high degree of judgment and independent decision-making.                                         
Provide strategic and creative direction for Graphic Designer, Marketing Consultants and Sr. Print Product Specialist and provide final approval for all creative projects.
Support, manage and facilitate business partner relationship with design firms and other marketing vendors.
Manage staff resources, budget, recommend appropriate staffing levels, make decisions regarding employment, compensation, performance appraisals, training and development and related personnel actions.           
                                                                 

Requirements:
10 - 15 years of corporate or agency experience in Marketing Communications (Financial Services experience a plus.)                                                    
Bachelors degree in Marketing, Masters Degree a plus     
10 + years working in a management capacity               
Strong conceptual skills and strong attention to detail and organization                                         
Experience and strong knowledge of multiple mediums, including print, direct mail, web/interactive             
Self-motivator, problem-solver with excellent communication and demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and in a team environment                                    
Strong people management and coaching skills to provide clear creative direction and to motivate and inspire creative teams                                            
Strong interpersonal and communication skills             
Can-do attitude with high energy and excellent multi-tasking skills                                      
Ability to present to and work with all levels of management                                                
Expert knowledge of all steps in the creative development process                                                   
Experience in and understanding of the life insurance business                                                  
                                                                 

To Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume through the John Hancock web site: http://www.johnhancock.com/about/careers/index.jsp

Job Description:
Reporting to the Director, Marketing Communications, the Communications Consultant is responsible for supporting the strategic planning, creative development and execution of sales-driven marketing solutions for the Life Insurance business unit.
Demonstrates a strategic business focus:  Strong strategy development and analytical skills. Understanding of marketing and sales processes.  Acts as strategic partner with internal clients by providing communication expertise in messaging, positioning and the creation of sales collateral and sales tools.
Organizational skills:  Sets clear goals/work plans for self and gets things done; can work on multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently.
First-class project management skills:  Ability to manage complex situations and work effectively in a team environment. Manage and coordinate project budgets, production and creative timelines and deadlines to ensure the timely and cost-efficient delivery of projects.
Creativity:  Comes up with new and unique ideas; tend to be seen as a value-added and original thinker. Provides creative direction/input to design firms to ensure the production of effective and branded sales collateral. Oversees the execution of integrated
communication launches (direct mail, internal communications, web content).
Leadership/Relationship Management: Demonstrated initiative and ability to work effectively in team-based environment; ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders; influence/negotiation skills and relationship management capabilities a must. Decision-making: Executes a high degree of judgment and independent decision-making.

Requirements:
7+ years experience in Communications
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong project management and strategic development skills
Outstanding organizational skills
Experience coordinating multiple projects with varying deadlines.
Flexible and able to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and to multitask both planned and spur-of-the-moment tasks
Detail oriented
1+ years graphic design experience

To Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume through the John Hancock web site:  http://www.johnhancock.com/about/careers/index.jsp