Brand Manager

2 Hours ago • 5 Years + • Marketing

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Job Description

Onward Search is seeking a Brand Manager for a Fortune 500 Financial Services client in Chicago or New York. This is a 7-12 month contract with a possibility of extension. Responsibilities include championing brand strategy across all go-to-market initiatives; managing advertising and content production across owned channels; partnering with business teams and agencies; leveraging market research; ensuring legal and compliance adherence; and providing broad project support. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of marketing experience, proven success in brand strategy and advertising execution, agency experience, strong business acumen, excellent project management skills, and strong communication skills. The role is hybrid (3 days/week in office, including Monday or Friday).
Must have:
  • 5+ years marketing experience
  • Brand strategy & advertising execution
  • Agency experience
  • Strong business acumen
  • Excellent project management
  • Strong communication skills
Good to have:
  • Financial services experience
  • Small business experience
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Learning & Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development
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Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Brand Manager for a Fortune 500 Financial Services client.  Teams are very collaborative and have a passion for creating cutting edge customer experiences.  
 
Our direct Fortune 500 client is looking for someone to join the Marketing team to drive brand solutions that deliver on business and marketing objectives. This is a 7-12 – month contract + extension. The team is located in Chicago or New York, NY and the role is hybrid 3x week - must include Monday or Friday. Onward Search provides benefits for 40 hour work week and weekly paychecks (W2) for duration of the contract.


Brand Manager Responsibilities: 

  • Champion brand purpose, strategy, and guidelines across all go-to-market initiatives.
  • Manage the production and implementation of advertising and content across Owned Channels (web, direct mail, email, etc.), including photoshoots.
  • Partner closely with business teams, creative agencies, and marketing teams to develop cohesive campaigns.
  • Leverage market research to inform creative strategies.
  • Provide broad project support Business initiatives, including Paid and Owned channels
  • Ensure all campaigns adhere to legal, compliance, and risk requirements with necessary approvals.



Brand Manager Requirements: 

  • 5+ years of marketing experience with a proven track record in brand strategy, marketing communications, and/or advertising execution.
  • Experience working in or directly with advertising agencies highly preferred.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate marketing strategies into impactful campaigns and deliver measurable results.
  • Proven experience managing internal and external creative agencies, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Deep understanding of digital, social, and stills creative production and channel best practices.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and keep stakeholders informed.
  • Ability to anticipate challenges, think strategically, and adapt to evolving project needs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confidently present to mid/senior-level stakeholders. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse teams.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Experience in the small business and/or financial services industries is a plus.


Perks & Benefits: 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefit
  • eLearning
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Brand Manager opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

This position has an application deadline of January 15, 2024. 


 

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.
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