Director of Marketing and Communications

Santa Barbara, CA (Hybrid)

$197K/yr – $246K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the bank's marketing and communications strategy, leading integrated campaigns, corporate communications, digital presence, and community relations to strengthen customer experience and brand.

  • Marketing and communications strategy and annual plans
  • Integrated campaigns and digital presence
  • Customer experience insights and community relations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement annual marketing and communications plans that support the Bank’s strategic goals and business initiatives.
  • Lead integrated marketing campaigns that promote the Bank’s products, services, and community involvement.
  • Monitor marketing performance and recommend improvements based on data, customer insights, and market trends.
  • Oversee corporate communications, including executive communications, media relations, public relations, and crisis communications.
  • Direct the creation and production of all marketing collateral, advertising, publications, digital content, photography, video, and promotional materials.
  • Oversee the Bank’s website, social media platforms, email marketing, digital advertising, and online presence.
  • Evaluate customer feedback and partner with business leaders to identify opportunities that improve the client experience and strengthen customer loyalty.
  • Manage the Bank’s community relations strategy, sponsorship communications, philanthropy, and community event promotions.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of and advise lines of business on short and long-term market trends, competitor activity & sales opportunities within the portfolio and our operating footprint.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
  • 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, or brand management required.
  • 5-8 years of leadership experience overseeing marketing and communications functions required.
  • Financial services or community banking experience preferred.
  • Experience managing integrated marketing campaigns, digital marketing, corporate communications, branding, and public relations preferred.

Preferred

  • master’s degree preferred
  • Financial services or community banking experience preferred
  • Experience managing integrated marketing campaigns, digital marketing, corporate communications, branding, and public relations preferred

Benefits

  • Workplace Culture that Values YOU
  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
  • 401K Matching/Retirement Planning
  • Paid Vacation Time, Sick Time, Federal Holidays, & Volunteer Time
  • Associate Bank Accounts
  • Bank Gatherings, Events, & Associate Engagement Activities
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Montecito Bank & Trust

Montecito Bank & Trust is a locally owned community bank founded in 1975. It is known for its ongoing support of the community through unique giving programs like Anniversary GrantsSM and Community Dividends(R), which annually gifts $1 million to more than 150 local nonprofits.Behind every great community is a great bank.

Founded in 1975
Santa Barbara, California, USA
259 employees (6 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$197K/yr – $246K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
7.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
69.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$105K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20.4%
Direct
75.5%
Referral
3.5%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~259

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Director of Marketing and Communications

Montecito Bank & Trust · Santa Barbara, CA · Hybrid