Manager Marketing Programs

College of American Pathologists•Northfield, IL

1d•$100,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Membership Marketing Promotions Manager helps lead the development and execution of fully integrated marketing strategies and campaigns that drive member acquisition, engagement, and retention. This role focuses on delivering measurable value to members by promoting CAP’s full portfolio, including membership benefits, education offerings, and events through clear, compelling, and audience-focused marketing.

Requirements

Analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify problems and work quickly with team members to create solutions or communicate changes with a positive approach
The ability to lead, educate, and influence people across different departments
Coordinate/manage projects, meetings and cross-functional teams
Keeps up with current, innovative marketing strategies
Builds strong partnerships through collaboration with internal and external business partners
Stays current on emerging marketing technologies and trends (e.g., AI, automation, personalization tools), proactively identifying opportunities to enhance performance and member experience
Demonstrates a test-and-learn mindset, applying innovative approaches and new tools to optimize campaigns, improve efficiency, and drive measurable results
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products
Google Analytics
Qualitative and Quantitative Market Research/Analysis
ChatGPT, CoPilot, and other AI tools and agents
College degree required
3+ years in progressively complex, results oriented marketing management

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Associations or healthcare experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Help develop the execution of integrated marketing strategies to drive membership growth, engagement, and retention aligned with organizational goals and KPIs
Help define audience segments and member journeys to improve targeting, personalization, and overall member experience
In partnership with agencies plan, execute, and optimize multi-channel campaigns (digital, email, content, events) to support membership and education offerings
Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with member needs, business priorities, and Voice of the Member insights
Develop clear, compelling messaging that communicates CAP’s value proposition and ensures brand consistency across all channels
Establish and drive scalable marketing planning frameworks and processes that enable agile, collaborative campaign development.
Oversee content strategy and creation to support thought leadership, education, and member engagement
Manage digital marketing efforts, including website content, SEO, GEO, social media campaigns, and lead generation strategies to drive visibility and conversions
Analyze campaign and member data to measure performance, optimize outcomes, and inform strategic decisions
Collaborate with internal teams to support lead generation, conversion, and revenue goals
Support marketing and promotion of education programs, events, and business development initiatives
Manage marketing budgets and allocate resources to maximize impact and ROI