Job#: 3014280

Job Description:

Brand & Product Marketing Strategist II (Contract – 6 Months)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled marketing professional to join our team as a Brand & Product Marketing Strategist II. This contract role will be responsible for managing projects and campaigns in close partnership with internal teammates and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, results-driven marketer with experience leading integrated campaigns and supporting business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

•Serve as a marketing campaign manager, partnering with team members to deliver holistic marketing campaigns from strategy development through execution.

•Collaborate with business stakeholders, marketing leaders, and cross-functional partners to identify opportunities that drive product adoption, engagement, retention, and referral behavior across paid, owned, and earned channels.

•Support the development of campaign briefs and for a range of marketing campaigns and channels (email, push, in-app messaging, paid media, etc.).

•Assist in executing the product marketing roadmap, including campaign testing and optimization.

•Participate in marketing scrum teams, helping prioritize backlogs and align campaign execution with business unit goals.

•Ensure marketing deliverables meet defined standards and acceptance criteria via Agile ways of working, coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.

•Support business-critical processes such as compliance review, marketing metrics, project management systems, agile processes, and stakeholder approvals.

•Maintain knowledge of the brand, products, services, and competitive trends to inform campaign strategy and execution.

•Evaluate and report on campaign performance, test results, and data insights to stakeholders.

•Deliver effective communications and presentations to departmental and executive management.

•Collaborate with agency partners and internal teams to ensure integrated strategies and campaigns are executed and optimized.

•Manage key stakeholder expectations and contribute to ad hoc initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

•Experience leading brand, product, and/or marketing campaigns, including strategy, execution, and problem-solving.

•Strong project management and client management skills, with experience working on cross-functional teams.

•Ability to develop and execute go-to-market plans that drive business results.

•Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills; ability to multi-task and adapt quickly.

•Strong analytical skills; able to synthesize results and present recommendations.

•Working knowledge of marketing and financial industry trends, products, and services.

•Proficiency with PCs and collaboration/product management tools.

•Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

•Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Strategy, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

•Product Owner Certification or equivalent experience is a plus.

•Familiarity with Navy Federal products, services, and organizational objectives is preferred but not required.

•Familiarity with Marketing campaign development and management in a highly-regulated industry, including collaborating with compliance, fair lending, general counsel is preferred but not required

Additional Details:

•This is a temporary contract position expected to last approximately six months.

•The contractor will work closely with existing team members to ensure continuity and successful delivery of marketing projects and campaigns.

•Mentorship of junior team members is not required but collaboration and knowledge sharing are encouraged.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.