Senior Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquisition and Growth

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.Overall PurposeThe Senior Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquisition and Growth will serve as a strategic partner across Sales, Marketing, and Product to articulate and amplify the Paze marketing value propositionand help acquire new retail partners. They will champion Paze co-marketing and loyalty programs across both prospective and existing retail partners.This leader will design and execute initiatives that empower the sales organization to accelerate merchant and partner acquisition of key lighthouse merchants through compelling storytelling, data-driven insights, and a strong marketing narrative. The ideal candidate is a marketer and strategist with strong business acumen—skilled at translating complex solutions into simple, persuasive narratives that resonate with key audiences and drive measurable results.What Success Looks LikeIncreased sales velocity and pipeline conversion rates through improved marketing messagingEnhanced visibility and adoption of Pazemarketing programs across key verticals and partner segments.Increased engagement and active participation of partners in Paze marketing programs Stronger alignment between Sales, Marketing, and Product teams.Key Responsibilities:Partner Marketing Content & StorytellingPartner with Marketing, Product, and Sales to develop high-impact collateral, presentations, and toolkits that engage target merchant accounts/lighthouse merchants.Create scalable, modular content for broad marketing use cases while tailoring messaging for strategic opportunities.Leverage data/proof points, marketingsamples and success stories, and visual storytelling to clearly communicate value and differentiation.Industry-Specific PositioningBuild and refine industry-specific pitches that highlight relevant proof points, insights, and differentiators across key verticals such as QSR, retail, and rideshare.Partner with Product and Research to ensure content reflects current market trends and buyer needs.Co-Marketing & Loyalty AmplificationCollaborate with Marketing and bank partners to package and quantify Paze co-marketing and loyalty programs.Create compelling narratives that demonstrate value to prospective merchants and support adoption and engagement growth.Cross-Functional Sales/Marketing Narrative & AlignmentEnsure consistent, cohesive messaging across Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Product functions.Lead initiatives that unify go-to-market storytelling and strengthen alignment across teams.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in marketing or business administration, a related field or equivalent education/experience required. A minimum of 10 (ten) years of progressive experience in marketing, B2B product marketing or related experience. Strong executive presence and ability to match message to audience. Excellent writing skills. Possess a strong foundational knowledge of modern B2B marketing strategies. Strong stakeholder engagement skills (inclusive of internal and external stakeholders including our network participants and owner banks and customers) with ability to absorb complex information from a variety of sources and synthesize it to create clear and compelling communications to a wide range of internal and external audiences. Experience working cross-functionally in a hybrid and matrixed environment to drive alignment and execute initiatives across marketing and cross-functional teams. Demonstrated business acumen and ability to understand and articulate the long-term market potential and persuasively communicate the business vision and opportunities for growth. Proven track record of surpassing objectives and delivering exceptional results. Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Detailed-oriented with exemplary project management skills with the ability to break down complexity and clarify ambiguity to consistently deliver against goals and shifting priorities. Ability to work under pressure, pivot quickly, and manage multiple assignments with concurrent deadlines. Background and drug screen Preferred QualificationsFinancial services, fintech, internet security or highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred.CompensationThe base pay scale for this position in:New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $154,000 - $193,000.Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.Physical RequirementsWorking conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers.Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness  Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.And SO much more We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview processEarly Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. 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