Job Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing all marketing associated with the
marketing managment of 9 different credit card websites,
including customer acquisition, customer management, revenue
generation and cost savings. Manage a team of 16. Interface with
offline counterparts and vendors specific to this channel. Also
contribute to global efforts by sharing best practices with peers
in other business units and countries.
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Job Requirements
Minimum college degree, MBA very desirable. My careerpath was
very unusual as I have worked in various industries including
consumer package goods, promotions, radio broadcast, internet,
and now financial services. I have a solid classic marketing
background which I've used in various industries and learned
those industries. Undergrad degree in psychology, MBA from a top
school in marketing/finance.
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Uppers
Creative, no two days are the same. Interesting convergence of marketing,
operations and technology. Constant need for innovation as technology advances.
Field pays well, and offers much chance for continuing education and training.
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Downers
Compliance and legal has a huge impact on what we do as we are
federally regulated. Being a very huge company means we
occasionally lapse into big-company-itis which can be
discouraging.
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Lifestyle
25% travel as we are in multiple locations. Hours are approx 9-10 hours a day,
some weekend work possible in crunch time. My faciility is casual; most of the
company is business casual. Company speaks frequently about diversity, although
reality is that company is very heavily male in higher levels, and not many
minorities, although company is trying to address. From my perspetive, job
environment is FUN and my colleagues are very bright and passionate. I've stayed
here longer than I planned.
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Compensation
Salary is very generous, $150K+, bonus up to 30% based on
results, restricted stock grants as appropriate. Benefits are
excellent, 401K matched up to 6% ofsalary, fully vested from day
one (but must wait a year to join), good employee stock purchase
plan. Medical is relatively generous, with a menu of options from
HMO to PPO, etc. Time off is generous when you've been with
company for a while. Tuition reimbursement program. Training
opportunities. Chance to participate in Earthwatch environment
programs while on official leave (without having to take time
off).International opportunities abound - it's all about what you
have a stomach for.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Come in with an open mind, recognizing that there is a lot of
overlap with operations and technology counterparts so you need
to be comfortable with ambiguity. Keep an eye not just on
financial services but also other paradigms in ebusiness because
there may be application for best practices you find there.
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