VP Marketing Communications-Madison, WI (20699)

Description:Where will you leave your footprints? What will they look like? QBE the Americas seeks a Vice President of Marketing Communications to play a key role in the evolution of our marketing and communications functions. This is a compelling opportunity for a marketing leader who wants to continue their production contributions while advocating for the measurable value that marketing communications can bring to an independent agent distribution model. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for executing production while influencing the strategic direction and development of the marketing communications service center for a growing $4.0 BB enterprise. By establishing credibility with executives, you will demonstrate to the business how their investment in Marketing and Communications will pay off in tangible business results.At QBE the Americas, making a difference is a two-way street. This role offers the opportunity to shape the evolution and direction of Marketing Communications at a company committed to aggressive financial performance. Our team-based culture encourages both individual initiative and collaborative relationships. And as part of the QBE Insurance Group, one of the top 25 global insurers, we offer competitive pay-for-performance and total compensation and benefit packages. If you have at least 10 years experience in key marketing communications management roles and are passionate about providing both tactical and strategic value, please read on for more information and to apply online.Maintain internal agency support for key partners and agents positioning marketing communications as a competitive point of differentiationManagement of the design, development, production/printing, and delivery of all necessary collateral materials to support brand building and promotional activities. Includes photography, layout, copy, pre-production prep and printing.Develop, communicate and implement branding/visual identity standards and guidelines for all printed materials, packaging, booths and other promotional collateralQualifications:Minimum 10 plus years in key marketing communications management positionsExperience managing an in-house creative shopInsurance industry expertiseBusiness-to-Business experience, particularly with distributor-based sellingAgency relationship managementTransformation Management experiencePassionate about measuring marketings valueDown-to-earth, consultative, customer-service orientedDesired Qualifications:MBA Consumer products experience, with preference for wholesale distribution channelsExperience in an active M&A environmentCompetencies:Core advertising tactics and strategiesExhibits/trade shows and eventsGraphic design Media buying and planning Competitive intelligence Branding and co-branding within global brand standards Media and Public relations Promotional campaign developmentShort and long-term program planning and executionInternal communications Web-based content and distribution toolsMetricsMarketing management budgeting and analysisProduct launches and re-launchesVisual Identity StandardsSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe have created a competitive and flexible benefit program to attract and retain the best employees while maintaining our position in the industry as a leading super-regional property and casualty insurance company. Employees are eligible for all services and benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire. Medical and dental 401(k), featuring company match and 100 percent vesting after six months of employment Company-funded pension plan Generous paid time off Incentive programs for all levels of employees Bonus and conferment program Wellness programs Company-funded life insurance (with supplemental options) Flexible spending accounts Short/long-term disability insurance paid by company Employee referral program Employee assistance program Corporate training programs Training and educational assistance programsCompany URL: http://www.qberegional.com/Company Profile:QBE Regional Insurance is part of the QBE Insurance Group, a 150 -year-old Australian-based global property and casualty insurer. QBE Regional is a $1.6 billion division of QBE the Americas, which is one of the top 20 property and casualty insurers in the United States. We write policies in 40 states under the brands of General Casualty, Unigard, Farmers Union Insurance and QBE Agri.The companies of QBE the Americas are committed to equal employment opportunities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.