Co-brand/Merchant Marketing Services Director

This is an exciting time to join Visa's Marketing Services team, as we grow the team and strengthen our focus on deepening relationships with Co-brand and Merchant clients.

Co-brand/Merchant Marketing Services Director will lead the development and sell-in for client programs that optimize the use of Visa marketing platforms/initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of merchant dynamics, co-brand partner needs and the ability to independently manage complex programs, financial performance and cross-functional execution. In addition, the candidate has experience in people management.

The Marketing Services team is transforming how we partner with clients to drive engagement, through a proactive and results driven marketing approach. As part of the NA Marketing Services team, the Co-brand/Merchant Marketing Services Director, will lead strategic account relationships while identifying opportunities for Visa to support clients with Marketing Services solutions. This role will be responsible for prospecting, pricing and selling in marketing solutions for Visa’s Co-brand and Merchant clients. The Director will engage with teams across Visa and its clients to deliver thought leadership advisory services and execution of marketing programs to help grow our clients’ business and drive incremental client and Visa revenue.

You will be responsible for leading a small, high-performing team responsible for delivering strategic, data-driven support to our merchant and co-brand partners. In addition, you will be responsible for building partnership relationships with the cross-functional team, including Sales, Product, Marketing and agencies to deliver best-in-class marketing plans that drive business goals for both Visa and its clients.

This Director must be able to thrive in a fast-moving, highly matrixed environment. You are results-oriented, flexible, with a “can do”, positive attitude. Additionally, you have a strong track record in working collaboratively and independently with internal team members and external clients.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications :

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications :

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• Significant experience in marketing and in the financial services or payments industry.
• Successful in operating in a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization
• You have prior experience in designing and executing multichannel marketing campaigns (e.g. paid social, influencer, email, etc.) across the marketing lifecycle (acquisition, usage, loyalty)m designing and executing small to large scale experiential events.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 178,300.00 to 285,600.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.