Department Leader, Growth Marketing
Edward Jones· enterprise· Financial Services· Oct 8, 2026 · 20d ago
Tempe, AZ
In office
Full-time
Principal
$90K–$118K est.
10+ years exp
Job description
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 08-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
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The Growth Marketing Department Leader is responsible for leading a high-performing marketing organization focused on driving growth for Edward Jones Financial Advisors through personalized, advisor-focused marketing strategies and services. This role develops and executes integrated growth marketing initiatives that connect prospects and clients with Edward Jones across digital and traditional channels. As a strategic leader and trusted advisor, the Department Leader partners with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Brand, Experience, and business segments to deliver innovative marketing solutions that strengthen advisor practices, deepen client relationships, and drive measurable business outcomes. The role combines strategic leadership, client service excellence, marketing expertise, and talent development to ensure the delivery of impactful marketing programs at scale. • Lead advisor-focused growth marketing programs that drive client acquisition, engagement, and business growth.
• Develop and execute integrated omni-channel marketing strategies across digital and traditional channels.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Financial Advisors and business leaders, delivering customized marketing solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with firm objectives and client needs.
• Drive growth across key client segments, including Core, High Net Worth, and Workplace audiences.
• Use data and performance insights to optimize marketing strategies and maximize business impact.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of marketing professionals.
• Strengthen advisor practices and client relationships through innovative, scalable, and results-oriented marketing programs.
Required Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading strategic marketing, business growth, or client engagement initiatives, including 3-5+ years of people leadership.
• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that drive business results.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within large organizations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior and executive-level leaders.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree (MBA, MA, or MS) in a related field.
• Experience in agency, consulting, financial services, or other client-focused marketing environments.
• Expertise in growth marketing, demand generation, and omni-channel marketing strategies.
Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
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Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .
Locations: Tempe, AZ; Saint Louis, MO
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