Nationwide Insurance

Director, Marketing Management

Nationwide Insurance$122K — $182K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing or business administration; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in marketing, insurance, or a related field.
  • Expertise in developing portfolio-level marketing strategies and insights.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess marketing performance and identify trends.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for senior-level engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead marketing strategy for IMG’s product suite to align with business goals.
  • Identify market positioning opportunities across business segments.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adaptable and measurable marketing strategies.
  • Influence broader business strategy through data and market intelligence.
  • Oversee project management and execution of marketing tactics across channels.
  • Guide the creative development process, ensuring brand alignment and quality.
  • Monitor and incorporate emerging marketing trends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance plans.
  • Generous paid time off policy with a minimum of 18 days annually.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Company-funded pension plan.
  • Business casual work environment.
Full Job Description

Join Nationwide in a leadership role focused on shaping the marketing strategy for IMG’s product suite. This role is ideal for a strategic marketing leader who knows how to turn insights into action, optimize in-market performance, and influence broader portfolio strategy. You’ll help drive product flows, strengthen market positioning, and bring a data-informed point of view into key business decisions.

What you'll do

  • Lead the marketing strategy for IMG’s product suite, aligning plans and priorities to business goals and growth opportunities.

  • Identify opportunities to better position fundsin-market andacross other business segments to support portfolio objectives.

  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure marketing strategies are informed, measurable, and adaptable based on changing business needs and market conditions.

  • Help shape the broader business strategy for the product portfolio by connecting data, customer understanding, and market intelligence.

What we're looking for

  • A strategic marketing leader with experience developing and guiding portfolio-level marketing strategies.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess marketing performance, identify trends, and recommend meaningful adjustments.

  • Experience using competitor insights, audience data, and campaign results to influence business and marketing decisions.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in cross-functional and senior-level conversations.

  • A results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving growth, improving positioning, and uncovering new opportunities across products and segments.

FINRA Series 6 required within 120 days of hire.

This hybrid position is based in Columbus, OH. Candidates located near a Nationwide campus will collaborate in office 2 days per week. Current Nationwide Remote Associates may be considered.

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to put your marketing savvy, communications skills and data driven approach to work for one of the top brands in the insurance and financial services industry? If you want to influence a large marketing investment spend, drive business growth and profitable results using the best in class marketing technology, we want to hear from you!

As a Director, you'll use marketing proficiencies to plan, direct, and control the activities of associates responsible for the development and/or execution of a wide variety of projects across broad strategies. Using highly advanced marketing principles and standard methodologies, you'll execute on future business or marketing needs driven by quantitative data/research, competitive insights and/or consumer behaviors. We'll count on you to ensure a strong focus on end-to-end customer experience, delivering outstanding customer experience overall.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads team in the development and execution of strategies and plans that ensure long term sustainable growth of the business. Synthesizes data and uses this understanding to support identification and innovation of business building solutions. 

  • Directs team responsible for leading projects and processes within area of responsibility to deliver results with multiple target completion dates and shifting priorities.

  • Oversees team that implements digital and traditional marketing tactics and media including creative development process, planning, and execution.

  • Leads creative development and provides feedback on look and feel. Develops strong creative briefs.

  • Monitors emerging innovative trends in content, design and marketing tactics

  • Reviews and analyzes customer insights, analytics and tools to understand and forecast market, competitor and customer needs and behavior. Helps to define appropriate target audiences, evaluate sufficiency, and effectively get results with data-based decisions.

  • Ensures programs are on strategy and on schedule; holds team accountable.

  • Hires and develops talent, provides consistent coaching and feedback, administers performance and compensation recommendations. 

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Report to Associate Vice President/Vice President; will manage a team of four or more Marketing professionals; may also lead a matrix and virtual teams.

Typical Skills and Experiences:


Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration or related field; graduate degree preferred. 

License/Certification/Designation: Technical insurance designations such as CPCU, CLU, ChFC, FLMI considered a plus. Additional licensing may be required to hold this position; and associates will need to acquire the required federal and/or state licenses/registrations within the designated time period. Additional licenses/registrations may be required when new products and services are implemented. If an associate fails to acquire required licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit, the associate will be ineligible to continue in the position. 

Experience: Typically, 10 or more years of related professional experience in marketing, insurance or related field. Masters or doctoral degree may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirements as appropriate. Previous management or project leadership experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: In-depth knowledge of marketing methodologies, distribution systems, and customers. Demonstrated knowledge of insurance and/or financial services products strongly preferred. Knowledge of project leadership concepts and methodologies. Command of verbal and written skills. Ability to develop and review research studies and communicate research findings, present market recommendations based on findings, develop and negotiate contracts/service agreements with internal/external contacts, lead market planning projects, and maintain relationships. Ability to lead and prioritize projects. Excellent ability to train, lead and mentor associates in all aspects of market planning. Demonstrates excellent proficiency in core marketing competencies, including strategy development, utilization of insights and analytics, building brand equity and developing effective marketing communications. Command of and ability to role model and deliver customer focus, operating capabilities, personal efficiency, strategic capabilities and build talent.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, proficiencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:


Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours based on project load. Travel as required.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision,life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer,click here.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Director, Marketing Management : $122,000.00-$214,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Director, Marketing Management : $122,000.00 - $182,000.00

About Nationwide Insurance

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company & Affiliated Companies is a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide has grown from a small mutual auto insurer owned by policyholders to one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world, with more than $158 billion in statutory assets.

Nationwide Insurance Careers

Join the Nationwide Insurance team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As one of the leading insurance and financial services providers, Nationwide offers unparalleled job opportunities that foster professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Nationwide Insurance, you’ll contribute to projects that impact lives and help communities thrive. You’ll work alongside a team of experts dedicated to upholding the highest standards in insurance and financial services. Our culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, driving us to achieve excellence in everything we do. Nationwide Insurance is not just about insurance; it’s about fostering an environment of continuous growth and innovation. With a variety of career paths available, from customer service to claims management, each position offers the chance to make a significant impact. Join Our Market-Leading Team Nationwide Insurance is home to some of the most dedicated professionals in the industry. Our team benefits from leadership that is committed to personal and professional development, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity for career advancement and skill enhancement. Innovate with Us Embrace the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that set industry standards. Nationwide’s commitment to innovation means constantly seeking out new ways to improve our services and processes, benefiting both our customers and our team members. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with Nationwide Insurance through our internship programs or dive straight into a fulfilling career with vast employment opportunities. We are looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals ready to make a difference in the insurance industry. Diversity and Inclusion At Nationwide, diversity and inclusion are more than just words—they are principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate leaders, and create a company that’s the right fit for every person inside of it. We offer diversity training and resources that promote an inclusive workplace. Benefits and Culture Nationwide Insurance is committed to supporting our team members’ well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. More than just benefits, our company culture encourages networking, mentorship, and community involvement. Career Development Invest in your future with Nationwide Insurance’s career development programs. From resume and interview workshops to advanced leadership training, we provide the tools to help you succeed and advance within the company. Stay Connected Join Our Team Explore the various positions available at Nationwide Insurance that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for new talent to join our professional network. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights—all from the people who work at Nationwide Insurance. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and the latest news tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Nationwide Insurance. Join Nationwide Insurance today and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
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