Marketing Director: Growth, Branding & Community

Northwestern Mutual - Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holiday time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Long-term and short-term disability

Matching 401k plan

Paid garage parking

Remote work option of two days a week

Laptop provided

Free access to onsite workout facility

Office healthy break pantry

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Denver seeks a Director of Marketing to lead initiatives enabling advisors to grow their businesses, enhance personal brands, and strengthen community connections. The role partners with leadership to elevate market presence, drive growth, and support recruiting across the Denver Network Office.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, relationship-building, and hands-on marketing leadership to deliver measurable results in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive marketing experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience developing and executing strategic marketing programs that drive measurable results.
• Strong branding, communications, events, digital marketing, and community engagement expertise.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Denver Network Office marketing strategy aligned with growth, recruiting, and advisor success objectives.
• Measure marketing effectiveness and optimize investments based on performance and ROI.
• Manage marketing resources, budgets, vendors, and strategic partnerships.
• Consult with advisors to develop marketing and branding strategies for business growth.
• Help advisors build differentiated brands and increase visibility in target markets.
• Ensure brand standards across the network for Northwestern Mutual and advisors.
• Lead client, prospect, and networking events to strengthen relationships and growth.
• Support advisors with prospecting, relationship-building, and market development strategies.
• Track and measure business impact of marketing initiatives and events.
• Oversee advisor digital presence—websites, social media, and online reputation.
• Develop digital strategies to increase visibility, engagement, and brand awareness.
• Lead creation of marketing materials, campaigns, and branding resources.
• Support recruiting, leadership, and advisor communications initiatives.
• Coach advisors and teams on branding, marketing, and business development best practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and marketing excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Branding

Digital marketing

Events & sponsorships

Communications

Relationship building

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Job description

Northwestern Mutual Denver seeks a Director of Marketing to lead initiatives enabling advisors to grow their businesses, enhance personal brands, and strengthen community connections. The role partners with leadership to elevate market presence, drive growth, and support recruiting across the Denver Network Office.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, relationship-building, and hands-on marketing leadership to deliver measurable results in a collaborative environment.