Mortgage Marketing Manager

"Republic Bank believes in the development and advancement of our associates. We offer the opportunity to learn all aspects of the company to prepare for future advancement. Come join our team for a career, not just a job!"\ Grade 11 About Republic Bank Republic Bank's values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve. (IMPACT stands for Innovate for the Future, Make it Easy, Provide Exceptional Service, Acknowledge & Celebrate Success, Commit to Caring and Thrive Together) The associates of Republic Bank are the key to our success as an organization and we value our associates. It's one of the reasons we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for ten years! For more information about the company, please visit POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The Mortgage Marketing Manager is responsible for overseeing all marketing for Republic Bank Mortgage products and services. In addition to managing marketing for the department overall, this role also partners closely with Mortgage Loan Officers (MLOs) to guide and support their individual marketing needs, including creating and managing various marketing materials, helping with events, and training department associates on relevant products, marketing tools and procedures. This role will sit on the Republic Bank Marketing team, though will be dedicated to the Mortgage business unit. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5 years marketing experience with emphasis on social media and digital marketing required. Minimum of 2 years mortgage, real estate or mortgage-adjacent industry experience preferred. Hands-on experience creating content briefs and content for social channels required (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube etc). Demonstrable skills in digital storytelling for brands and organizations appropriately for each social media platform's community required. Excellent project management skills, including managing and maintaining content calendars, scheduling social media activity, and coordinating content creation required. Strong working knowledge of email marketing preferred. High level working knowledge of residential conventional/government mortgage processing, underwriting, and closing guidelines preferred. Excellent coaching and training skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Copilot required. Experience using social media management and monitoring software (e.g., Sprout Social, HubSpot, Social Coach etc.) required. Experience in graphic design and using graphic design software (ie Canva) required. Experience using CRM software (ie Salesforce Marketing Cloud) preferred. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Marketing Strategy, Content and Campaign Management Own ideation, calendarization and content creation for Mortgage social channels and SocialCoach, including but not limited to daily posts and monthly service anniversary and top producer posts. Manage Mortgage email strategy and drive the process, including submitting emails via internal Marketing/Compliance project management tool and scheduling emails to various audiences through Republic Bank's CRM. Maintain PowerPoint and presentation templates for various Mortgage initiatives. Manage and create flyers as needed. Sales Enablement, Events and Associate Support Partner with MLOs on events, including creating flyers, supporting cost analysis and routing materials through the project management tool. Manage promotional items for Mortgage, including ideating, managing pricing to budget, ordering and distributing promotional items as needed. Ensure efficient distribution of all marketing materials to loan officers, existing clients and prospects, as relevant. Ensure mortgage associates are properly trained in the use of social media to generate business leads. Support newly hired loan officers through proper social media onboarding and training. Compliance, Governance and Regulatory Partnership Work with Mortgage Compliance to expand Republic Bank Mortgage's social media presence by exploring compliant videos, flyers and new ideas for sales call marketing or blitzes to drive brand awareness in footprint areas through social media. Work with internal departments to ensure all marketing materials abide by mortgage compliance regulations and ladder up to Republic Bank brand. Attend mortgage compliance committee meetings and make recommendations for updates and changes. Market Development and Mortgage Initiative Support Market mortgage products to communities served, including realtors, builders, title companies and other third parties. Strategically identify and activate mortgage growth opportunities by monitoring relevant market trends and actively scouting broader internal Bank adjacencies. Attend and participate in all mortgage lender meetings and trainings, as required; participate in relevant mortgage marketing conferences or seminars. Act as a change champion by advocating for mortgage initiatives. Maintain a working knowledge of compliance requirements affecting your position and area of responsibilities and actively learn new regulations and assist in the implementation, if required. Model and foster behaviors that support the Bank's values and corporate culture creating an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication to the organization. Willingly perform all other duties and projects as assigned. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Highly collaborative with the ability to create and foster trust, teamwork and alignment towards accomplishing Mortgage team goals. Self-motivated, with a high energy level and strong sense of urgency. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. Innovative and out-of-the box thinker. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand or walk. The associate occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Travel between Republic Banking facilities may be required including occasional out of town travel. Flexible work schedule may include some evenings, weekends and/or overtime. Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr