Marketing Strategy Manager; at Senior level

• Full-time
• Department:
  Marketing | Digital | Communications
• Pay Grade: 21

Why Wellmark
:
We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!

Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here .

A lot of people think health insurance could be better. At Wellmark, we agree.

That's why we're working to make health care coverage more affordable, easier to access, and simpler to use, so the people we serve get the care they need with confidence.

As a Marketing Strategy Manager, you will help shape how Wellmark brings value to employer groups, producers, consultants, and other key business audiences. You'll partner across marketing, sales, account management, analytics, and business teams to translate customer insights, market intelligence, and business priorities into strategies that support growth, strengthen relationships, and advance our position in the market.

The ideal candidate is a strategic marketer who enjoys connecting business goals, customer needs, and market opportunities to create actionable marketing plans. You have experience developing value propositions, supporting sales enablement efforts, contributing to campaign and go-to-market strategies, and influencing stakeholders across complex organizations. You are comfortable working through ambiguity, building strong partnerships, and helping teams align around a common vision.

You combine analytical thinking with creativity, using data and insights to uncover opportunities, shape recommendations, and measure results. Above all, you bring a customer-centered mindset, strong business acumen, and a passion for helping customers and business partners better understand the value Wellmark delivers.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, or direct and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand, performance, or digital marketing, with progressive responsibility for developing marketing strategies.
• Analytical and strategic thinker who synthesizes and translates business insights into clear recommendations and effective marketing strategies.
• Understanding of marketing measurement and analytics to evaluate performance and inform decisions that improve marketing effectiveness.
• Demonstrated track record of owning and delivering measurable marketing and business outcomes through data-informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively present recommendations and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to serve as a strategic advisor, partnering with stakeholders to frame decisions, prioritize opportunities, and align on paths to achieve business goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, self-directed professional with strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills; effectively manages multiple initiatives and adapts to evolving business needs and market conditions.
• Ability build and maintain effective relationships with peers, stakeholders, and external partners to drive results.
• Proficiency with marketing technology platforms to execute and optimize elements of marketing campaigns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AI-enabled productivity tools,…