Director, Marketing Strategy

Saint Cloud, MN (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead direct marketing strategy and campaign plans for clients, shaping data-driven offers and cross-sell opportunities.

  • Own the end-to-end strategy development and campaign planning.
  • Must-have: 2–3 years in a strategist or similar role with direct marketing analytics experience.
  • Standout: Collaborative cross-functional work with VP of Strategy and data-driven testing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, planning and execution of effective marketing campaigns in line with the client’s desired outcome.
  • Collaborate with VP of Strategy to develop a strategy aimed at achieving client goals that include budget, marketing, price, planning and targeted tactical expected results.
  • Develop preliminary targeted strategies using research, tools and partnered analytic resources including database analysis and data mining of the current customer file, with potential development of response, risk, or conversion models.
  • Collaboratively develop with VP of Strategy, testable data sources, offers, creative formats and copy platforms as well as potential cross-sell or upsell mapping (if applicable).
  • Analyze campaign and program results and provide actionable recommendations for continued improvement.
  • Be able to speak knowledgeably about and support presentation of all areas to prospective clients in the context of business development.
  • Other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field, required.
  • Master’s degree in marketing is a plus.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a strategist or similar role.
  • Proven knowledge with all types of direct marketing data, managing analytics and model development, application and testing.
  • Understanding the key components of a successful direct mail creative package.
  • Understanding or learning key performance indicators for each industry we serve.
  • Motivated self-starter, confident in leading through expertise.
  • Ability to initiate and prioritize multiple projects effectively.
  • Excellent customer service, relationship-building, problem-solving, and influence skills; exceptional written and verbal communication.
  • Strong team player with collaborative problem-solving skills.
  • Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment with a strong work ethic and high integrity.
  • Adaptable and flexible in ambiguous work environments, responsive to business priorities.
  • Proficiency in the English language, verbally and written.

Nice To Have

  • Prior experience in a direct marketing environment is strongly preferred.
  • Master’s degree in marketing is a plus

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 100% Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Other Voluntary Employee Benefits i.e. (Accident & Critical Illness)
  • 401K & Profit Sharing with Employer Match
  • Vacation/Holiday
  • Sick & Safe Time (where applicable by state)
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Great marketing takes so much more than just delivering the right message at the right time - it’s about making real connections with real people. Nahan will help you connect to your target audience with full service direct marketing solutions that put the right people front and center.We’re strategists, designers, data analysts, production artists, quality-control fanatics, and logistics experts. We’re thinkers and doers. We’re investors in people, consultants to clients, and believers in collaboration. We’re Nahan. Making real connections that drive real results.

St Cloud, Minnesota, USA
333 employees (31 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
14.4%
Direct
44.5%
Referral
29.6%
Social
10.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~333

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (5% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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