The Channel Marketing Manager is an experienced project gatekeeper for the marketing department, fielding requests and leading projects from assigned bank departments and divisions by managing consistent workflow processes through project management tools and best practices. This position will work with marketing team members in their creation of world-class advertising and marketing materials while ensuring open and timely communication with key clients. This position will ensure successful results by developing on-time, on-brand and on-point marketing materials for internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
- Lead end-to-end management of marketing and advertising projects for assigned bank departments.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and task assignments.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve delivery speed.
- Manage large-scale, ongoing marketing initiatives with minimal oversight.
- Ensure all deliverables meet brand standards and project objectives.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to align on project goals and updates.
- Facilitate kick-off meetings and creative briefings to clarify project scope and expectations.
- Lead review meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
Strategic Support
- Contribute to the development of marketing strategies and campaign planning.
- Support senior leadership in managing master marketing calendars and plans.
- Help define and implement best practices for project management and communication.
Client & Vendor Relations
- Onboard new internal clients and train them on available marketing tools and services.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external vendors.
- Coordinate follow-ups on estimates, proofs, and production of marketing materials.
Bell Bank Culture, Policy and Accountability Standards:
- Know by name and face as many customers and employees as possible, calling them by name as often as possible.
- Know and practice LOCBUTN, our Golden Rules, and Bell Bank Customer Service Standards.
- Know, understand, and live the company values and bottom line.
- Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Bell Bank Employee Conduct policies, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
- Prompt and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Other Expectations
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or similar field; or equivalent working experience.
- 5-7 years of experience in communications, marketing, or related field.
- 4 years managing marketing projects preferred
- Experience in retail banking and insurance marketing preferred
Skills and Knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Excel, PPT, Concur, JIRA, and Smartsheet or other project management tools used by the department.
- Computer skills relating to PC and MAC operations and the ability to quickly and accurately learn new software systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational, communication and telephone skills.
- Ability to present a professional image at all times.
- Flexibility in handling multiple tasks.
- Proficient typing skills including grammar, spelling, editing and proofreading.
Top Skills
What We Do
People matter at Bell Bank – and it shows in how our team members treat each other, our customers and those around us. As members of the Bell Bank family, we provide unequaled personal service, working in the best interest of those we serve. Our award-winning workplace promotes success, recognizes achievement – and offers an environment focused on having fun while helping others.
At Bell, we build careers. We build community. We positively impact lives around us. Employees are actively encouraged to volunteer (receiving 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually), and our unique Pay It Forward initiative has empowered more than $17 million in employee giving to people and causes we care about.
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Bell has grown to become one of the nation’s largest independently owned banks. A family- and employee-owned company, Bell has full-service bank locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona and mortgage offices in multiple states.
Bell Bank is a Member FDIC, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Housing Lender (we lend without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or familial status). Investment and wealth management services are not FDIC insured, have no bank guarantee, may lose value, not a deposit and not insured by any federal government agency.
