AVP, Marketing and Producer Management

$159,700 - $159,700/Yr

Argo Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

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 the 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 strategy.
• Knowledge of competitive intelligence gathering.

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).
• Paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, and military leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities through Argo Academy.
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs.