Intermediary Distribution Channel Marketing Manager

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William Blair Investment Management is seeking an experienced, innovative, and proactive Channel Marketing Manager for our Intermediary Distribution Channel to oversee campaign strategy, segmentation, and product marketing that drives brand awareness and product adoption. This role will be responsible for translating ideas into market-ready campaigns quickly and efficiently, balancing speed to market with quality and consistency, helping to attract and retain clients.

In this role, you will act as an active business partner to the intermediary distribution channel and have responsibility for helping shape marketing strategies, including creating differentiated content and executing integrated marketing plans targeting advisors, gatekeepers, and financial institutions throughout the buying journey. You will partner closely with business leaders to improve awareness of our investment capabilities and help ensure our investment strategies remain top of mind among key intermediary investor segments. You will collaborate with other marketing colleagues to develop relevant, creative, and targeted content and distribute it through various marketing channels aimed at the intermediary market. You will leverage data to inform segmentation strategies, make decisions, and measure results.

The ideal candidate will combine investment and marketing knowledge with a keen understanding of the intermediary distribution process. We seek a strategic, curious marketer with strong communication and execution skills, who thrives in collaborative teams. This role is critical to increasing the speed, relevance, and impact of marketing support for the intermediary distribution channel.

Responsibilities

Develop strategy and tactics for engaging intermediary clients and prospects, with a focus on measurable outcomes. Marketing activities will center on:
Developing compelling campaigns and differentiated content relevant and specific to the intermediary distribution channel
Increasing brand awareness and engagement
Promoting our products and solutions to improve adoption of our capabilities
Drive speed to market by rapidly developing, prioritizing, and executing campaigns and content in response to product, market, and distribution needs-while maintaining quality and consistency. Work closely with key stakeholders, including Intermediary Distribution Team, Product Team, Investment Teams, Marketing Team.
Ensure strong engagement and alignment with intermediary distribution team leadership
Interview and collaborate with investment teams (portfolio managers, analysts, and portfolio specialists), sales and client service teams, and marketing colleagues to create thought leadership and value-add programs that help drive engagement
Develop more frequent product and market updates and insights beyond quarter-end
Write compelling content that drives digital engagement
Create targeted messaging and thought leadership outreach to support the intermediary distribution channel and help build the brand
Provide insight and support for media programs that target the intermediary channel
Leverage data and metrics and use research to continuously improve engagement and ability to target and personalize content
Demonstrate initiative and creativity in independently recommending and implementing marketing solutions
Communicate progress, issues, and solutions
Preferred Qualifications

10+ years financial services experience, ideally within asset management industry
Experience in intermediary distribution channel marketing
Experience in marketing a range of investment products, including ETFs, SMAs, mutual funds, private credit
Results-driven self-starter with a keen focus on attention to detail
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Strong writer who can synthesize complex topics
Client-centric focus
Intellectually curious with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor
Proven track record in driving engagement and adoption of investment products in any capacity (sales, marketing, investment specialist, etc.).
Superior interpersonal skills and clear communicator - including the ability to work effectively in various team settings
Digital communications/marketing tool experience and knowledge
Strong leadership, strategy, and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and perspectives
Demonstrated success in a team-oriented environment
Deep knowledge of investment products, capital markets, and macroeconomic topics
Experience writing and editing documents with a range of complexity from product promotions to white papers
Ability to adjust tone and message for specific audiences and diverse formats
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$140,000-$160,000 USD

About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting

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