AVP, Marketing and Producer Management

Argo Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The AVP, Marketing and Producer Management at Argo Group is responsible for supporting growth within business units and key strategic partners. This client-facing role involves developing marketing and distribution strategies, managing relationships with distribution partners, and executing marketing initiatives to enhance these relationships. The position requires a strong sales orientation, project management skills, and a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business unit leadership to develop strategic plans and execute marketing initiatives to enhance relationships with distribution partners.
• Proactively capture client feedback and competitive intelligence to continuously refine the business units' value proposition and opportunities for growth.
• Support cultivation of a sales culture throughout the business unit.
• Manage the new appointment process, drive new producer onboarding, ongoing progress reporting, performance management, and handle terminations.
• Collaborate with business unit and marketing team on campaign development and management, including events, advertising, and digital strategy.
• Partner with business unit leaders on major conference strategies, including scheduling and marketing communications.
• Track, measure, and drive marketing ROI.
• Develop and implement plans for client engagement, sales enablement, and key distribution partner strategies that support business unit growth.
• Interact with distribution partners and actively manage the relationships.
• Review the producer data report monthly, identifying trends, opportunities, and concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (required); Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years insurance experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years in marketing/communications role required.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical skill set, including ability to analyze data and gain insights.
• Ability to think strategically and 'out-of-the-box'.
• Experience working within a matrixed environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a client-facing role.
• Familiarity with digital and social media strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and merit-driven profit sharing.
• Flexible workplace policies including remote work and sabbatical leave.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options.
• Dental, disability, life, medical, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays, and a paid voluntary day).
• Paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, and military leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities through Argo Academy.
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs.