Marketing Operations Manager/Team Leader

Richland, WA (On-site)

$97K/yr – $184K/yrSenior Level6+ years expOther

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated marketing operations for a regional financial services player, owning multi-channel planning, cross-functional collaboration, and a scalable ops stack with budgeting discipline.

  • Owns cross-functional marketing planning and multi-channel execution with a focus on business-line objectives.
  • Manages media strategy, testing, and optimization in partnership with business lines to improve ROI.
  • Builds scalable marketing operations and processes to boost efficiency, capacity planning, and brand consistency while staying compliant.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the VP of Marketing and the broader marketing team to create a fully integrated, strategic marketing plan aligning to the credit union’s strategic goals with a focus on supporting specific business line objectives
  • Build and evolve a best-in-class marketing operations team which can adapt and scale to meet the credit union’s needs as the credit union expands both in products/services and geographic representation
  • Lead development and implementation of the annual media strategy; monitor media performance and collaborate with marketing business line partners to ensure continuous optimization of the media mix
  • Partner with marketing business lines and stakeholders to deeply understand campaign objectives and help deliver solutions through effective design, testing, and implementation
  • Manage relationships with external agencies and marketing partners to ensure accountability and quality delivery of marketing services
  • Build and strengthen the evolving marketing operations function including marketing project management; collaborate with leadership on resource planning, capacity allocation, and prioritization
  • Lead initiatives and develop systems and processes to streamline marketing workflow; identify tools and resources to improve efficiency and throughput
  • Monitor expenses and campaign costs ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines and efficient allocation of resources for the greatest ROI
  • Establish and maintain marketing processes, workflows, and operational standards to drive efficiencies in marketing operations, ensuring consistent brand experience and compliance with relevant industry regulations and credit union guidance
  • Oversee the production of marketing collateral, including print materials, digital assets, advertisements, and promotional items

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning and implementing complex, multi-channel marketing projects; experience in project management, marketing operations or digital media placements is preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing in financial services preferably in a role covering a diverse and broad product/service offering
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing a high performing team
  • Familiarity with credit union operations, products, and services is desirable
  • Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams with contributors at all levels within the organization
  • Strong understanding of current and emerging marketing technologies and best practices
  • Broad understanding of marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and digital marketing tools
  • Proficiency with standard office equipment, computer programs, and product management software

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 20 days/year of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays!
  • 401(k) Match
  • Incentive Program
  • Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
  • Product discounts
  • Engaging Work Environment
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GESA CREDIT UNION

It all started in a shoebox. Starting in 1953, Gesa Credit Union has grown from a part-time office to the second largest credit union in Washington state. Serving over 260,000 members around the world, Gesa has a rich history of providing financial services to Washington state.Since 1996, when Gesa became a community-chartered credit union and opened its membership range to everyone in Washington, the credit union experienced explosive growth. From inception, consumers embraced the value of banking with a not-for-profit cooperative. Gesa has grown to twenty-seven locations throughout the state but will always maintain a strong commitment to its roots. People in our communities have made Gesa what it is today, and we don’t take that loyalty for granted.

Founded in 1953
Richland, Washington, USA
758 employees (28 in marketing)