Junior Marketing Associate (Bilingual) in Houston, Texas at ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company

Who we are:

ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company was founded in 1850, the Company’s longevity makes it one of the oldest and most reliable health and life insurance companies in the country. Operating successfully for 174 years is a testimony to ManhattanLife’s enduring history, and an indicator of the reliability of our future. ManhattanLife’s headquarters are in Houston, TX and the company is continually growing with multiple office locations nation-wide. ManhattanLife offers attractive employee benefits starting day one, including immediate coverage under our health, dental and vision plans. We offer flexible schedules, including shortened hours on Fridays, free parking, company-wide events, professional development (LOMA testing) and a company-wide wellness program.

Scope and Purpose:

We are seeking a Junior International Marketing Associate to join our growing international team at our Corporate Houston office. Our Junior International Marketing Associate will provide administrative and marketing support to the International Marketing team by assisting with agent communications, marketing initiatives, training coordination, and day-to-day departmental activities.

This role is in office at our Houston location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the marketing team with daily administrative and operational activities.
• Respond to agent inquiries and provide timely assistance with marketing-related requests.
• Assist with agent contracting, onboarding, and related documentation.
• Develop a working knowledge of the Company's products and distribution channels.
• Coordinate and schedule agent trainings, webinars, meets, and events.
• Assist in preparing presentations, marketing materials, and sales support documents.
• Create and distribute newsletters and other agent communications.
• Develop ideas and content for social media, digital marketing, and agent outreach campaigns.
• Research industry trends and identify relevant content for agent communications.
• Maintain marketing databases, distribution lists, and communication records.
• Assist with special marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in International Business, Marketing, or in a related field; insurance industry knowledge preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual, fluent in Portuguese and/or Spanish.
• 0 to 3 years of marketing experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Computer literate; demonstrates proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to multi-task and high accuracy is expected.

Travel Requirements:

This position would not require any travel.

Professional Development:

• Establish annual objectives for professional growth.
• Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
• Learn and apply technologies that support professional and personal growth.
• Participate in the evaluation process.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type, and use mouse; reach with hands and arms and talk and/or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. The position may require lifting, pulling or moving items weighing upwards of 10 pounds as it relates to office or desk supplies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones via WebEx, physical phone while in office, and photocopiers when necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

ManhattanLife prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled. ManhattanLife values differences. We are committed to fostering an environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce. With individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ManhattanLife will be better equipped to service our customers, increase innovation, and reduce risks. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.