Marketing Director

Summary
The Marketing Director provides strategic leadership for WestStar Bank's marketing, branding, communications, client engagement, digital marketing, and market-positioning initiatives. The position develops and executes an enterprise-wide marketing strategy that supports the Bank's strategic plan, revenue growth objectives, client acquisition and retention, community reputation, and long-term franchise value.

The Marketing Director serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and business-line leaders, translating organizational goals into measurable marketing strategies and ensuring consistent brand positioning across products, services, markets, channels, and client segments. The position oversees marketing governance, performance measurement, budget administration, and resource allocation while leading the Marketing Manager and overall marketing function.

Key Areas of Accountability
Strategic Marketing Leadership
Brand Management and Market Positioning
Business-Line Growth Support
Digital Marketing and Client Experience
Corporate Communications and Reputation Management
Community Engagement and Sponsorship Strategy
Analytics, Performance, and Budget Management
Essential Functions
Develop, implement, and maintain the Bank's enterprise marketing strategy and annual marketing plan. Participate in strategic planning and advise executive leadership on market trends, client behavior, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities.

Translate strategic business objectives into integrated marketing programs, campaigns, and measurable initiatives. Direct enterprise branding, communications, advertising, public relations, digital marketing, sponsorships, events, and client-engagement activities. Establish and maintain brand-governance standards, messaging frameworks, visual identity requirements, and quality-contr ol processes. Lead marketing strategies supporting deposit and loan growth, treasury management services, digital adoption, client acquisition, retention, and referral opportunities.

Partner with business-line leaders to identify market opportunities, develop targeted marketing solutions, and support with content, data and research for marketing assets. Support Commercial Banking through banker visibility programs, thought leadership, client success stories, industry-specific campaigns, centers-of-influence strategies, and prospect events. Provide strategic oversight of website content and strategy, social media, email marketing, digital advertising, search marketing, marketing automation, and online reputation management.

Direct public relations, media responses, executive communications, and significant client communications. Develop communication protocols for operational disruptions, fraud or cybersecurity events, acquisitions, leadership transitions, and other reputation-sensitive situations. Evaluate sponsorships, and community initiatives based on strategic value, relationship development, community impact, and market visibility.

Establish dashboards and executive reporting that measure growth, client engagement, commercial support, digital performance, brand health, community impact, execution, risk, and internal partnership. Prepare and present strategic recommendations, performance results, and budget analysis to executive leadership. Develop, administer, and monitor the annual marketing budget and resource allocation. Oversee marketing agencies, consultants, technology providers, media partners, and other third-party vendors.

Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management to the Marketing Manager. Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and departmental execution performed by the Marketing Manager and supporting specialists. Foster collaboration among Marketing, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Treasury Management, Information Technology, Compliance, Human Resources, and other stakeholders. Ensure marketing communications follow applicable regulatory requirements, disclosure standards, corporate policies, accessibility expectations, and brand-governance standards.

Perform other duties and special projects assigned to support organizational goals. Required Education, Experience, Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Minimum of ten years of progressive marketing experience, preferably in financial services, banking, or another highly regulated industry. Minimum of five years of leadership experience managing teams, strategic initiatives, budgets, and organizational planning.

Demonstrated success leading enterprise marketing strategy, integrated campaigns, brand initiatives, communications, and growth-oriented programs. Experience overseeing digital marketing, public relations, community engagement, sponsorships, agencies, vendors, and marketing technology.

Strategic marketing planning and execution
Financial services products, markets, and client segments
Brand development, market positioning, and reputation management
Digital marketing and client-experience strategy
Marketing analytics, dashboards, and ROI measurement
Executive communication, presentation, and influence
Budget administration, vendor management, and resource allocation
Market research and competitive analysis
Marketing compliance, required disclosures, accessibility, and approval processes
Leadership, coaching, relationship management, and organizational skills
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals, including cross-functional initiatives and evolving business needs
Core Proficiencies
Strategic leadership and business acumen
Enterprise marketing and brand strategy
Business-line partnership and growth support
Corporate communications and reputation management
Digital marketing and client experience
Community engagement and sponsorship strategy
Financial stewardship and resource management
Data analytics and performance measurement
Team development and change leadership
Regulatory awareness and risk management
Equipment and Systems Used
Computer, telephone, and standard office equipment
Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
Marketing automation, CRM, CMS, analytics, reporting, digital advertising, and presentation platforms
Supervisory Responsibility
Marketing Manager
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Office setting with extended computer use
Frequent interaction with executive leadership, clients, community leaders, vendors, and business partners
Periodic travel to branch locations, community events, business-development functions, and industry meetings
May require attendance at events outside normal business hours
WestStar is an

Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status .