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Principal Associate - Upmarket Marketing Strategist

AT Capital One
Capital One

Principal Associate - Upmarket Marketing Strategist

New York, NY

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Principal Associate - Upmarket Marketing Strategist

We're looking for an experienced Marketing Strategist to drive direct response marketing for our premium product portfolio from brand and creative strategy through in-market execution across multiple channels. The right candidate will have experience developing and executing large-scale full-funnel marketing campaigns. They will need to work across multiple marketing channels and build relationships across the organization and should thrive in a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Participate as the brand strategy lead in a collaborative cross-functional team (business partners, creative teams, legal, compliance, etc) and partner with them to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project delivery.

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Have excellent communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes. (This involves the ability to build presentation materials and cohesive documentation that have equal impact when read as standalone or shared in a meeting environment.)

  • Shepherd multiple marketing creative projects at once from brief to execution while ensuring strategic intent aligns with execution/delivery at every step.
  • Work across functions and with multiple stakeholders during the process in a well managed and organized manner.
  • Champion the brand, ensuring that all representation of our products (claims, imagery, card, etc) are in line with their respective brand personas, voice and style guides.
  • Develop an understanding of our target audience, best practices across channels and programs, and share those learnings liberally with others.
  • Leverage problem solving and influencing skills to ensure marketing initiatives deliver on intent.

Ideal Candidate

  • Has experience leading marketing and brand strategy efforts in large organizations, along with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Detailed-oriented with strong prioritization skills
  • Highly effective communication skills with outstanding writing and presentation abilities
  • Experience with a variety of marketing channels (specifically email, website, and digital channels)
  • Can manage the details of multiple projects, deadlines and changing priorities, while delivering excellent and error-free work

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in brand strategy or product marketing experience with experience managing multiple channels, agency or client side
  • At least 5 years of experience in planning, executing and analyzing marketing programs
  • At least 5 years experience in managing creative processes, partnering with creative teams and developing creative optimization frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in marketing or business
  • Over 6 years of experience in marketing strategy
  • Over 6 years of experience driving optimization plans and creative strategy
  • Over 6 years of experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment with a track record of effectively working autonomously and navigating ambiguity

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $118,700 - $135,400 for Principal Associate, Marketing

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA; Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R204525
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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