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American Express Global Commercial Services (GCS) is the leading provider of payment solutions for businesses of all sizes. The Small Business Prospect Marketing (SBPM) team accelerates growth for US SME by developing best-in-class, integrated digital experiences from the first touchpoint in the acquisition journey through onboarding. 

The Senior Manager, Creative Strategy & Acquisition Marketing, reporting to the Director of Paid Media & Creative Strategy, is a highly visible role, that will lead creative strategy and planning, enhance performance through superior creative, and influence across broader acquisition channels. This role involves creating and launching new creative content across various media platforms, developing a unified production process for multiple campaigns, leading a team of internal and external partners, and serving as a subject matter expert. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and visible environment and is passionate about shaping the future of acquisition media and marketing through creative and production leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

 Set the agenda for Paid Media Creative taking a customer-centric & performance approach to drive conversions Lead end-to-end creative development for our paid media campaigns across display, social, video and audio Partner with external agencies, acting as client lead on strategy development, briefing, concept exploration, territory refinement, tactical approach, compliance reviews, and legal approvals Coordinate campaigns with other marketing activities, ensuring consistency of experience for prospects Drive innovation by investigating new channels and exploring new creative approaches Analyze performance to drive creative optimizations and test and learn priorities Bring an external perspective, identifying new formats/tactics to drive modernization/growth Champion acquisition creative best practices and identify synergies across the organization  Collaborate with channel owners on creative development in affiliate, site, paid search, and referral channels Lead a team of two direct reports

Qualifications:

 5-7 years of experience in marketing experience Strong strategic and creative thinker with the ability to develop compelling marketing strategies and translate into successful digital executions Proven ability to define what winning looks like, drive results, challenge the status quo, and promote innovation Proven track record of driving prioritization across multiple stakeholders  Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively across a matrixed organization and drive consensus and prioritization among key stakeholders Strong external perspective with insight into digital ecosystems, trends, capabilities, publishers, and analytical capabilities Ability to build a strong team culture grounded in coaching and team empowerment Adaptable to a dynamic work environment and enjoy bringing your energy and enthusiasm to solve complex problems

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

Competitive base salaries  Bonus incentives  6% Company Match on retirement savings plan  Free financial coaching and financial well-being support  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need  20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy  Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)  Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program  Career development and training opportunities

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