AVP, Product Marketing — Independent Distribution

KKR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Global Atlantic Financial Group seeks a strategic marketing leader to define and execute product marketing for Independent Distribution, including IMOs and BGAs. The AVP will lead content creation for annuity products and partner across Sales, National Accounts, Product, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Creative, and Analytics.

The ideal candidate combines independent distribution experience with rigorous execution, cross-functional influence, and strong annuity product knowledge to drive

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of related experience, including experience in the sales and marketing of annuity products.
• Experience supporting Independent Distribution, including IMO and BGA relationships.
• FINRA Series 6 registration, or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience developing marketing campaigns, launching products, and managing portfolios of marketing materials, websites, and related resources.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex products, sales concepts, and strategies and translate them into clear, high-impact messaging and visuals.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the product marketing strategy for Independent Distribution, aligning priorities, resources, and execution with sales objectives and enterprise brand standards.
• Develop and manage marketing plans that translate business priorities into integrated campaigns, channel programs, sales enablement, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with Independent Sales and National Accounts leadership to identify audience needs, shape creative marketing approaches, and strengthen engagement with IMO and BGA partners.
• Lead strategy and execution for new product launches, including positioning, messaging, launch plans, sales tools, collateral, and financial professional communications.
• Direct the development of digital and print marketing materials, websites, and related resources in partnership with Marketing and Creative teams.
• Manage initiatives end to end, from brief development and stakeholder alignment through review, approval, deployment, measurement, and optimization.
• Partner closely with Product, Legal, and Compliance to ensure marketing and advertising materials are accurate, on brand, and approved for use in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Partner with the marketing analytics workstream by defining reporting, success metrics, and scorecards; use performance insights to improve engagement, reach, and contribution to revenue.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and influence effectively in a matrixed environment.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Product marketing

Independent distribution

FINRA Series 6

Campaign management

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business

Job description

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic is seeking a strategic, highly collaborative, and results-oriented marketing leader to define and execute product marketing for Independent Distribution, including Independent Marketing Organizations (IMOs) and Brokerage General Agencies (BGAs). Reporting to the Principal, Product Marketing, the AVP will lead content creation activities related to the development, stand up and launch of annuity products targeted to the Independent Marketing and Independent Broker/Dealer distribution channels.

The successful candidate will combine solid independent distribution background with insight, disciplined execution, analytical rigor, and annuity product knowledge while partnering across Sales, National Accounts, Product, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Creative, and Analytics.

Ideal Experience

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience marketing annuity solutions through independent distribution. They connect sales strategy, audience insight, and execution; simplify complex products; influence senior stakeholders; lead teams; and move cross-functional initiatives from concept through measurable results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and lead the product marketing strategy for Independent Distribution, aligning priorities, resources, and execution with sales objectives and enterprise brand standards.
• Develop and manage marketing plans that translate business priorities into integrated campaigns, channel programs, sales enablement, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with Independent Sales and National Accounts leadership to identify audience needs, shape creative marketing approaches, and strengthen engagement with IMO and BGA partners.
• Lead strategy and execution for new product launches, including positioning, messaging, launch plans, sales tools, collateral, and financial professional communications.
• Direct the development of digital and print marketing materials, websites, and related resources in partnership with Marketing and Creative teams.
• Manage initiatives end to end, from brief development and stakeholder alignment through review, approval, deployment, measurement, and optimization.
• Partner closely with Product, Legal, and Compliance to ensure marketing and advertising materials are accurate, on brand, and approved for use in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Partner with the marketing analytics workstream by defining reporting, success metrics, and scorecards; use performance insights to improve engagement, reach, and contribution to revenue.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and influence effectively in a matrixed environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of related experience, including experience in the sales and marketing of annuity products.
• Experience supporting Independent Distribution, including IMO and BGA relationships.
• FINRA Series 6 registration, or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience developing marketing campaigns, launching products, and managing portfolios of marketing materials, websites, and related resources.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex products, sales concepts, and strategies and translate them into clear, high-impact messaging and visuals.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Strategic and commercial orientation: Connects marketing priorities to sales goals, audience needs, and measurable business outcomes.
• Collaboration and influence: Builds trusted relationships and works effectively across functions and levels, including with senior stakeholders.
• Ownership and execution: Takes accountability, follows through, and delivers high-quality work from concept through completion.
• Project management and prioritization: Manages multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and tight deadlines with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Competitor and market intelligence: Monitors competitor activity, market trends, distribution dynamics, and audience needs to generate insights that inform positioning, messaging, and go-to-market decisions.
• Attention to detail: Produces accurate, polished, and compliant work by carefully reviewing content, data, and deliverables and ensuring consistency throughout development, approval, and deployment.
• Analytical mindset: Uses data, reporting, and sound judgment to evaluate performance and improve decisions.
• Communication: Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong writing ability for different mediums – collateral, video, social media, etc.
• Agility and problem solving: Is resourceful, solutions-oriented, professional, and effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• People leadership: Motivates and develops others while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions and Travel

The role is primarily performed in an office environment using a computer and standard office equipment. Occasional travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Des Moines-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range $130,000 - $170,000

To be considered for this role, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.