At MFS you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

Drives strategic planning and program development in support of corporate business and brand objectives with a focus on the US Institutional and Global Consultant Relations channels. Works closely with MFS marketing functional and distribution teams. Creates and implements complex programs and/or promotions and manages events that boost sales and market share of MFS.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Business Intelligence

• Demonstrated understanding of industry products market/client segments (DC DB OCIO Consultants etc.) and competitive environment as well as MFS corporate business brand and sales objectives.
• Monitor business activity and participate in ongoing data mining and business analysis marketing planning and strategy development in support of channel objectivesleverage learning to inform plans and activities.
• Consume and direct market research using key insights to propose strategies and influence initiatives that generate positive results for the business.
• Work with members of the Strategy and Insights Group and Product Management to gather insight on competitive products investment techniques and characteristics of specific types of securities as applicable; evaluate impact on development of new programs as well as revisions to existing ones.

2. Marketing Strategy

• Implement strategies across various media platforms and venues to drive brand awareness impart value launch and/or promote products and generate leads in a way that differentiates and distinguishes MFS.
• Work closely with the distribution team to devise and execute marketing activities in their target markets. Oversee execution of complex campaignsproviding clear complete input up front and proactively managing stakeholders to enable streamlined review cycles throughout the process. Share marketing activities from around the globe with the distribution team to leverage content and ensure consistency of its use.
• Lead management for MFShosted and sponsored events for target client segments accountable for the organization and delivery of events pre/post promotional strategy and oversight of event success framework.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the broader Strategy and Insights Group Global Distribution Solutions Sales Enablement and Compliance to promote MFS value proposition through the successful execution of a variety of project types.
• Guide project teams to establish priorities and meet deadlines motivating colleagues and navigating the sometimesconflicting needs of clients and coworkers.
• Responsible for establishing monitoring and managing to approved budgets.
• Effectively communicate marketing vision to peers and partnerstranslating strategies into tactics and working cooperatively to build strong relationships with colleagues across the globe.
• Contribute to the advancement of MFS corporate brand strategy.
• As applicable actively mentoring and adhering to performance management practices to enable contribution and ongoing development of direct report or junior colleagues.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure overall marketing effectiveness for specific area(s) of responsibility.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree combined with 68 years of experience in marketing preferably within financial services; asset management marketing experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of client segments financial products investment techniques and strategies and local regulations as well as investment industry and MFS investment disciplines and philosophy.
• Demonstrated expertise mining for customer insights through interaction with sales colleagues and others primary and secondary research and program resultsleveraging data and key learning to drive channel marketing strategies and decision making.
• Creative thinker and innovator with proven ability to collaborate with creative and/or communications teams to develop sales and marketing support materials.
• Operates with a high degree of independence demonstrating attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressureshifting priorities in response to changing business demands while maintaining oversight of daytoday deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal) presentation skills and ability to influence others; adept at building positive collaborative relationships with MFS corporate Global Marketing sales and global affiliates at all levels.
• Customerservice focus taking initiative to solve problems and arrive at solutions that promote individual performance and team effectiveness.
• Willingness to travel as needed to engage target markets while attending 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

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At MFS we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer:

• Generous timeoff provided: including Responsible time off for many roles paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents backup care program dependent care flexible spending account adoption assistance generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical vision and dental plans plus taxfree health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars employee assistance program gym reimbursement through our medical plans fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Companypaid basic life insurance and shortterm disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan Defined Contribution plan 15% of base salary invested into the Plan competitive total compensation programs

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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