Marketing Automation Manager

• Department:
  Marketing | Digital | Communications
• Pay Grade: 21

Why Wellmark
:
We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!

Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here .

As a Marketing Automation Manager at Wellmark, youownthe plan for howweusemarketing automation capabilities, customer data,segmentation,triggers,workflow logic, testing, and operational standards to execute approved marketing strategies more efficiently and effectively.

This includesadvancingthematurity of Wellmark’s marketing automation capability by developing scalable, reusable journeys, governance practices, and measurement approaches that support targeted, personalized, integrated marketing automation campaign strategies  will collaborate with key stakeholders to understandbusinessgoals, translate approved marketing strategies into automated journeys, and recommendeffectiveapproachesthat increase engagement, leads,acquisition,retention, and benefitutilizationin key markets.

Ideal candidate shave experience driving multi-channel automation strategy, customer journey development, and ongoing campaign optimization across lifecycle stages such as acquisition, onboarding, engagement, benefit utilization, retention, and re-engagement. You bring strong technical and data fluency, with the ability to work across automation platforms, customer data, audience segmentation, campaign triggers, workflow logic, A/B testing, performance reporting, and continuous optimization.

You are passionate about automation technology and enjoy the challenge of keeping up with, and continuously learning, the ever-changing technology landscape.

You have a demonstrated history of building successful relationships withpeers and cross-functional partners,with the ability to adapt to dynamic business needs. Lastly,you are data-drivenand understand the power of using metrics such as engagement, conversion, retention impact, acquisition efficiency, and automation productivity gainsto inform campaign strategy andimproveend-user engagement.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in performance marketing, integrated digital marketing, marketing automation or a similar role.
• Shows proven outcomes of previous campaign efforts aligned to goals.
• Strong expertise in campaign management across various digital channels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of email marketing, including segmentation, personalization, A/B testing, and deliverability.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong bias for action and data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Extreme attention to detail to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Up to date on the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in performance marketing and email marketing.

Preferred:

• Adobe Marketo Engage technical proficiency.
• Experience in Adobe Experience Cloud, Customer Journey Analytics, Adobe Workfront, Adobe Experience Manager – Edge Delivery Services and Assets.
• Experience in various types of campaigns such as performance marketing, promotional marketing email marketing, lead nurturing, multi-step campaigns, drip campaigns, triggered campaigns, etc.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage simultaneous projects.
• Flourishes with digital innovation and evaluating trends in a changing landscape.

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