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Sun Life

AVP Market Strategy, Activation, and Communications

Sun Life

. Lead the strategy differentiating Group Retirement Services (GRS) in the market .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$155,000 - CA$225,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading go-to-market strategies and developing differentiated value propositions within the Group Retirement Services sector. Proven ability to align cross-functional teams and execute strategic communications that resonate with both sponsors and members.

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Go-To-Market StrategyDemand GenerationStrategic CommunicationsValue Proposition DevelopmentBilingualism (French and English)

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Hard Skills
Market PositioningMarketing Investment AnalysisConsumer-Facing Wealth Management StrategiesPerformance Targets and ROI MeasurementTeam Leadership
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationExecutive MessagingThought Leadership
Industry Keywords
Group RetirementIndividual Wealth ManagementBankingFinancial ServicesMarket Intelligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the strategy differentiating Group Retirement Services (GRS) in the market
  • Lead the GRS narrative, value proposition and go-to-market strategy
  • Unite sponsor and member perspectives into a differentiated market position
  • Align communications and cross-functional execution with Corporate Marketing and Communications and member marketing leadership
  • Represent GRS on key Sun Life marketing strategies and initiatives
  • Translate GRS objectives into go-to-market roadmaps for priority segments and audiences
  • Develop differentiated value propositions and audience-specific messaging
  • Establish marketing investment priorities, performance targets and ROI measurement
  • Lead demand generation and align with Business Development on lead qualification, handoffs and follow-up
  • Align enterprise and member-level mandates, responsibilities and measures
  • Set strategic communications and thought-leadership agendas
  • Guide executive messaging and external communications across events, sponsorships, advertising and digital channels
  • Lead cross-functional launch governance for products, investment solutions and innovations
  • Turn market intelligence, sponsor needs, member insights, competitor positioning and channel feedback into recommendations
  • Lead and develop a team of over 10 marketing and communications professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University degree or post-secondary education
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in Group Retirement, Individual Wealth Management, Banking, or related financial services sectors
  • Experience leading go-to-market strategy, demand generation and marketing investment analysis
  • Experience developing consumer-facing wealth management marketing strategies informed by member insights
  • Expertise in strategic communications, value proposition development, market positioning and go-to-market leadership
  • Banking and/or wealth management experience preferred
  • Must be able to travel on a regular basis
  • Bilingualism (French and English, oral and written) required for Quebec-based roles

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually based on business, Client and employee needs
  • Incentive plans for eligible employees, with payments subject to individual and company performance
  • Sales incentive plans for certain sales-focused roles
  • Accommodation support during the application process
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development with supportive leaders and colleagues