Senior Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquisition and Growth

divh2Senior Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquisition And Growth/h2pAt Early Warning, weve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze?, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses./ppPositions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment./ppCandidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship./ppOverall Purpose/ppThe Senior Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquisition and Growth will serve as a strategic partner across Sales, Marketing, and Product to articulate and amplify the Paze marketing value proposition and help acquire new retail partners./ppThe ideal candidate is a marketer and strategist with strong business acumenskilled at translating complex solutions into simple, persuasive narratives that resonate with key audiences and drive measurable results./ppWhat Success Looks Like/pulliIncreased sales velocity and pipeline conversion rates through improved marketing messaging./liliEnhanced visibility and adoption of Paze marketing programs across key verticals and partner segments./liliIncreased engagement and active participation of partners in Paze marketing programs./liliStronger alignment between Sales, Marketing, and Product teams./li/ulpKey Responsibilities/ppPartner Marketing Content Storytelling/pulliPartner with Marketing, Product, and Sales to develop high-impact collateral, presentations, and toolkits that engage target merchant accounts / lighthouse merchants./liliCreate scalable, modular content for broad marketing use cases while tailoring messaging for strategic opportunities./liliLeverage data/proof points, marketing samples and success stories, and visual storytelling to clearly communicate value and differentiation./li/ulpIndustry-Specific Positioning/pulliBuild and refine industry-specific pitches that highlight relevant proof points, insights, and differentiators across key verticals such as QSR, retail, and rideshare./liliPartner with Product and Research to ensure content reflects current market trends and buyer needs./li/ulpCo-Marketing Loyalty Amplification/pulliCollaborate with Marketing and bank partners to package and quantify Paze co-marketing and loyalty programs./liliCreate compelling narratives that demonstrate value to prospective merchants and support adoption and engagement growth./li/ulpCross-Functional Sales/Marketing Narrative Alignment/pulliEnsure consistent, cohesive messaging across Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Product functions./liliLead initiatives that unify go-to-market storytelling and strengthen alignment across teams./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/pulliBachelors degree in marketing or business administration, a related field or equivalent education/experience required./liliA minimum of 10 (ten) years of progressive experience in marketing, B2B product marketing or related experience./liliStrong executive presence and ability to match message to audience./liliExcellent writing skills./liliPossess a strong foundational knowledge of modern B2B marketing strategies./liliStrong stakeholder engagement skills (inclusive of internal and external stakeholders including our network participants and owner banks and customers) with ability to absorb complex information from a variety of sources and synthesize it to create clear and compelling communications to a wide range of internal and external audiences./liliExperience working cross-functionally in a hybrid and matrixed environment to drive alignment and execute initiatives across marketing and cross-functional teams./liliDemonstrated business acumen and ability to understand and articulate the long-term market potential and persuasively communicate the business vision and opportunities for growth./liliProven track record of surpassing objectives and delivering exceptional results./liliAdvanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite./liliDetailed-oriented with exemplary project management skills with the ability to break down complexity and clarify ambiguity to consistently deliver against goals and shifting priorities./liliAbility to work under pressure, pivot quickly, and manage multiple assignments with concurrent deadlines./liliBackground and drug screen./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliFinancial services, fintech, internet security or highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred./li/ulpCompensation/ppThe base pay scale for this position is: $154,000 - $193,000 per year in New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits./ppThis pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidates education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes./ppPhysical Requirements/ppWorking conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor./ppSome of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness/pulliHealthcare Coverage Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health dependent care expenses./lili401(k) Retirement Plan Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility./liliPaid Time Off Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day./lili12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave/liliMaven Family Planning Provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work./li/ulpAnd SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!/ppEarly Warning Services, LLC (Early Warning) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees./ppEarly Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify./p/div