Strategic Marketing Specialist

COUNTRY Financial®

Strategic Marketing Specialist responsible for strategic marketing and integrated go-to-market plans at COUNTRY Financial. Collaborating across functions to drive brand awareness and growth initiatives.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeBloomington • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,800 - $108,350 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops strategic options for marketing and business opportunities by understanding consumers (buying habits, preferences), business capabilities market potential.
Performs root cause analysis and strategic opportunity assessment of ambiguous or complex business and/or market issues.
Performs complex business process modeling and operating model design to support opportunity assessments and to assist with the identification of growth opportunities.
Leads the identification and documentation of potential go-to-market strategies and methods, using a range of channels such as email, social media, paid digital and traditional media, partnerships/sponsorships, and events.
Partners with agency leadership to identify opportunities and messaging that will resonate with the field and secures alignment and buy-in for execution.
Leads the development or refinement of marketing segmentation strategies, including analyzing existing consumer and client information along with information gathered from consumer research in order to determine or adjust target markets for acquisition, cross-sell, or retention efforts.
Presents strategic business and market planning information to management at all levels in the organization, including executive leadership, to assist with decision making.
Assists in the development and maintenance of Strategic Integrated Marketing methodology standards, including business processes and competitive analysis techniques.
Leads and facilities the work of medium-sized or large project teams as needed to support Strategic Integrated Marketing and target market goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Strong strategic and analytical skills with experience assessing complex business issues, identifying opportunities, and applying consumer/market insights.
Proven marketing expertise, including developing multi‑channel go‑to‑market plans and building/refining segmentation strategies.
Effective collaborator with the ability to influence across functions and lead or facilitate cross‑functional project teams.
Data‑driven, results‑oriented approach with strong communication skills, including presenting strategic insights to senior and executive leadership.
Adaptable, creative problem‑solver with a growth mindset and alignment to organizational values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability and life)
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Paid company holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Tuition assistance
Industry education certificates and designations
Employee resource groups to connect with your peers.

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Hard Skills & Tools

business process modelingoperating model designmarketing segmentation strategiesgo-to-market strategiesconsumer researchstrategic opportunity assessmentroot cause analysiscompetitive analysis techniquesmulti-channel marketingdata analysis

Soft Skills

strategic skillsanalytical skillscollaborationinfluenceleadershipcommunication skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitycreativitygrowth mindset