Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.
PAY RANGE
The Target Pay Range for this position is $128,900.00-$157,500.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $99,900.00 - $186,400.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you
401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
PTO Program + Exchange Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:
As a Sr. Marketing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how BECU connects with members across their entire lifecycle—from onboarding through engagement, cross-sell, and retention. You’ll design and define marketing strategies that unify the member experience, using data-driven insights to create meaningful, personalized interactions. This is a unique opportunity to build and influence foundational capabilities, including journey mapping, segmentation strategy, and marketing models, while helping evolve BECU’s shift toward lifecycle marketing. You’ll bring clarity to complexity, connecting the dots across teams, channels, and moments that matter most. Your work will directly impact organizational growth and deepen member relationships in a rapidly transforming environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Lifecycle Strategy & Journey Ownership: You’ll lead the development of end-to-end member journeys, mapping key lifecycle stages and defining the moments that matter to drive engagement, retention, and growth.
Segmentation Strategy Development: You’ll build and operationalize segmentation strategies, translating enterprise segments into actionable marketing approaches that better serve diverse member needs.
Marketing Model Strategy: You’ll own key marketing models (e.g., next best offer, attrition) from a strategic lens—identifying gaps, refining existing models, and shaping future capabilities.
Channel Expansion & Strategy: Guide an integrated channel strategy across digital and traditional platforms, with a focus on expanding into under-utilized channels to broaden reach, increase engagement, and drive measurable impact.
Data-Driven Insights & Performance Analysis: You’ll translate data into actionable insights, partnering with analytics teams to inform strategies, evaluate performance, and improve marketing effectiveness.
Forecasting & ROI Optimization: You’ll lead forecasting efforts and ROI analysis, helping the organization make informed, high-impact marketing investments.
Cross-Functional Leadership: You’ll collaborate closely with product, analytics, finance, and MarTech teams to align strategies, define requirements, and ensure seamless execution.
Marketing Planning & Execution Oversight: You’ll oversee marketing plans to ensure alignment with business objectives, while guiding teams to execute against a cohesive lifecycle strategy.
Business Reviews & Executive Communication: You’ll own performance storytelling—consolidating insights, leading business reviews, and delivering clear, strategic recommendations to leadership.
Budget & Financial Stewardship: You’ll manage marketing budgets, ensuring accurate tracking, efficient allocation, and alignment with strategic priorities.
Leadership & Influence: You’ll mentor team members and act as a strategic thought partner, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
Builder-Level Impact: Shape and define new marketing capabilities, influencing how lifecycle marketing is brought to life at scale
Strategic Ownership: Operate at a high level, partnering with leadership to define strategy, roadmaps, and long-term vision
End-to-End Visibility: Work across the full member lifecycle, gaining exposure to onboarding, cross-sell, engagement, and retention strategies
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications, or equivalent work or education-related experience
Seven years of experience as a Marketing Manager or related role
Desired Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications preferred.
CRM and life-cycle marketing experience
Project management skills with a strong service focus and ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables
Exceptional written and executive presentation skills, with experience developing and delivering strategic presentations tailored to leadership and executive audiences.
Demonstrated understanding of brand and its relation to positioning, marketing strategies, and tactics
Business acumen with the ability to research and provide innovative business and competitive analytics, positioning, and strategies toward fulfilling marketing opportunities
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional collaboration, relationship building, influence, and negotiation
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU?
Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney
BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or equivalent experience
- Seven years of experience as a Marketing Manager or related role
- Advanced degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications
- CRM and lifecycle marketing experience
- Project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables
- Exceptional written and executive presentation skills
- Understanding of brand positioning, marketing strategies, and tactics
- Business acumen with competitive analytics and strategic planning capabilities
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional collaboration, influence, and negotiation
BECU Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BECU and has not been reviewed or approved by BECU.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) employer match alongside a defined‑benefit pension that typically vests after several years, providing an additional income source in retirement. This dual approach to retirement savings is highlighted as uncommon and valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes full medical, dental, and vision, HSA/FSA options, mental health support via Spring Health, and fertility benefits through Progyny. Life and disability insurance are included, with orthodontic coverage available for adults and children.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 12 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional supports like adoption assistance and childcare benefits. These provisions complement flexible schedules and hybrid/remote options for family needs.
BECU Insights
What We Do
As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, we are guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” Putting people over profit guides our everyday business decisions. Unlike many financial institutions, we aren’t privately owned. As a cooperative, we are owned by our members. This drives us to do right by the member, and right by each other as coworkers. We display this in our working culture, in our day-to-day choices to ensure both members’ and employees’ needs are met. Imagine what this type of commitment could do for your work satisfaction.
Why Work With Us
We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow. We are diving headfirst into a technology transformation.
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