Senior Director, Marketing Strategy & Intelligence

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$195K/yr – $315K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead GEICO's strategic marketing function, building a scalable capability and guiding strategy-to-execution across audiences, channels, and growth initiatives.

  • Direct the development and activation of GEICO's marketing strategy and planning systems.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to align on priorities and drive growth through data-driven insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead GEICO’s modern marketing strategy function, establishing new standards for how strategy is developed, communicated, and activated.
  • Define the frameworks, processes, and outputs that connect audience insight → strategy → execution → measurement.
  • Lead a team of 3-5 strategy and insights professionals.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CMO and leadership team on the most critical marketing and growth decisions.
  • Elevate strategy from a set of outputs to a core organizational capability and competitive advantage.
  • Lead the development of GEICO’s annual and 3-year marketing strategy, aligning priorities to enterprise growth and long-term value creation.
  • Define the critical strategic choices—where to play and how to win—across audiences, channels, and capabilities.
  • Translate long-term strategy into clear annual plans, investment priorities, and cross-functional roadmaps.
  • Frame and solve the most important, ambiguous growth challenges, using structured thinking and data-driven insight to inform direction.
  • Deliver clear, decisive recommendations to executive leadership, shaping both long-term strategy and near-term action.

Requirements

  • 10–15+ years in marketing strategy, consulting, or a related field, with experience operating at senior leadership levels.
  • Proven ability to move between high-level strategy and detailed execution.
  • Deep experience in customer insight, segmentation, and growth strategy, paired with strong brand and marketing intuition.
  • Exceptional storytelling and communication skills—able to influence at the CMO/CEO level.
  • Experience operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and leading through transformation.
  • Strong understanding of data, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities and how they apply to marketing strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across complex organizations.

Benefits

  • The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.
  • Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
  • Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
  • Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
  • Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
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GEICO

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) offers a variety of insurance such as vehicle, property, business, life, umbrella, travel, pet, jewelry and more. The company, which was founded in 1936, is the third-largest auto insurer in the United States and insures vehicles in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Visit geico.com to learn more ▪️ Building a Diverse Workforce ▪️We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce. GEICO is dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. Our company is focused on building a diverse workforce through a culture of intentional inclusion. ▪️ Supporting Our Communities ▪️Our commitment to being an engaged and involved corporate citizen is important to us. We work with supportive partners across the country that help us provide resources for people in need. Authenticity and inclusiveness are paramount as we give back to our communities. ▪️GEICO Cares ▪️ Our employees can make a big impact by participating in company-wide social impact programs such as Giving Back Together and FastPitch. They can also volunteer with local and national organizations such as Shoes That Fit, Reading is Fundamental, and more. To learn more, visit GEICO in the Community. GEICO Has Office Locations In: Regional offices: •Buffalo, New York •Dallas, Texas •Fredericksburg, Virginia •Indianapolis, Indiana •Lakeland, Florida •Macon, Georgia •San Diego, California •Tucson, Arizona •Virginia Beach, Virginia •Woodbury, New York Service centers: •Honolulu, Hawaii •Kansas City, Kansas •Iowa City, Iowa Claims centers: •Houston, Texas •Marlton, New Jersey •Seattle, Washington Headquarters Chevy Chase, MD

Founded in 1936
Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA
31K employees (459 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.1M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.3%
Direct
62.4%
Referral
4.3%
Social
0.2%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~31K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
283 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
3.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

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