Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of growth marketing strategies that attract new clients and deepen existing client relationships across the U.S. and Canada.
• Oversee multiple marketing capabilities, including go-to-market strategy, omnichannel campaign planning, digital marketing, paid media, lead management, and advisor marketing solutions.
• Direct teams responsible for engaging prospects and clients through integrated online and offline experiences that drive business growth and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and execute segment-specific growth strategies that generate demand, increase client engagement, and support firm priorities.
• Establish departmental vision, objectives, KPIs, and performance measures, ensuring accountability for results and business impact.
• Partner with senior leaders across business, marketing, and client segments to align resources, priorities, and growth initiatives.
• Drive the evolution of growth marketing capabilities, including marketing strategy, performance marketing, audience nurturing, journey orchestration, and advisor-facing marketing programs.
• Sponsor and lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that deliver innovative solutions and improve marketing effectiveness across the firm.
• Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented culture that embraces change, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading strategic marketing, growth, or business initiatives within complex organizations, including 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Proven success developing and executing enterprise-scale marketing strategies that drive measurable business results.
• Experience leading integrated, multi-channel marketing programs and cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, present to, and build alignment with senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable plans and outcomes.
• Track record of leading high-performing teams, managing budgets, establishing KPIs, and driving accountability for results.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills, with a focus on developing talent and fostering innovation.
• Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week

Benefits

• Edward Jones compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates.
• Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account.
• Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism.
• Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing.
• All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program.