Brand & Marketing Communication Project Manager, 8357

THE COMPANY
Discover Financial Services LLC is the largest non-bank credit card issuer in the U.S. and a dynamic division of Morgan Stanley. With over 50 million Cardmembers and an aggressive agenda for increasing our consumer presence, we’re always striving to identify high-performing talented professionals who can help us achieve our goals.
Discover Financial Services is located in Riverwoods, a northern suburb of Chicago. The Corporate Headquarters is easily accessible to public transportation and expressways.
We are currently seeking a talented Brand & Marketing Communication Project Manager to join our team.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The successful incumbent will be responsible for the management, oversight and execution of all “Network-Level” marketing and communications efforts. The incumbent will also be responsible for insuring compliance with Discover Network brand guidelines across all Network audiences.
THE BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401K savings plan, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, a generous Paid Time Off program, fitness center, business casual dress, and much more.
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED SKILLS:
THE REQUIREMENTS
5-10 years marketing communications experience.
Brand Management experience. Proven ability to understand fundamental brand management practices, understand of brand architecture development, brand guidelines oversight, etc.
Strong written communications skills.
Experience working with external agencies in developing comprehensive marketing campaigns and advertising campaigns.
Experience working with Public Relations functions to enhance marketing campaigns.
Sales support experience – strong experience in developing sales toolkits, supporting sales teams with custom marketing campaigns, blitz campaigns, ongoing customer outreach efforts, etc.
Proven ability to oversee marketing campaigns from start to finish – ability to clearly articulate messaging in a creative brief, work with agencies to design campaign, develop ROI models for success definition, avility to develop internal training on campaign message and rationale, measurement of success, etc.
Ability to write and create corporate/Network level communication pieces independently without aid of copywriters, agencies, etc. as needed.
Profficiency in Microsoft office, Expertise in Microsoft Powerpoint, knowledge of creative Adobe suite.
Ability to work independently with little guidance and/or oversight.
Ability to speak on behalf of the Discover Network as a spokesperson with both internal and external audiences – strong presentation skils.
Ability to manage to and optimize a budget.DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience in the financial services industry – card industry experience a plus Experience in B2B marketing and communications
Experience in card issuance, financial services card marketing, and/or payment network experience