VP, Marketing

At MERGE, we are Built Different. We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant.

This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives.

Emerge to the Top of Your Career

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

As our VP, Marketing, you will....

Act as a senior, solution-oriented leader who thrives on developing lasting relationships between client and agency teams. You will lead internal teams to support client engagements and position them to introduce new solutions effectively to changing market conditions. Utilizing deep industry knowledge, you will inspire team members to make our strategies, campaigns, and experiences more innovative and effective. This role requires high-level consulting and expertise in all aspects of account management.

Core Responsibilities

Brand and Campaign Strategy

• Lead and support both brand and demand initiatives for MERGE marketing.
• Direct the development and execution of performance marketing campaigns to promote MERGE's brand, offerings, and partnerships.
• Partner with the CMO and brand marketing teams to develop and execute the strategic plan for brand growth.
• Define the overall marketing strategy and identify target markets to bring the brand story to life.
• Collaborate with sales, campaign managers, and business development teams to deliver comprehensive demand generation plans.

Functional Marketing & Operations

• Collaborate with the CMO and brand teams on the strategy, design, and governance of the MERGE website.
• Partner with the internal social media team to evolve strategy and oversee channel performance.
• Drive brand awareness through creative storytelling across video, web, email, and social media.
• Work with client success teams to identify, create, and socialize client and partner case studies.
• Oversee brand guidelines to ensure ease of use, understanding, and compliance.

Events and PR

• Develop and execute MERGE's event roadmap and playbook, focusing on brand impact and sales opportunities.
• Negotiate event participation and sponsorship costs, manage logistics, and maintain brand standards.
• Measure, analyze, and report on the impact of event activities.
• Collaborate with communications and PR teams to refine messaging and align outbound strategy.
• Partner with MERGE Industry Leaders to create content that increases earned media and brand awareness.

Leadership

• Mentor and train team members, setting clear goals and managing performance to inspire a culture of "Ability, Agility, and Humility".
• Cultivate meaningful cross-functional relationships, serving as a role model and trusted partner across the agency.

What You'll Bring

• 8–12 years of experience in brand/demand marketing with a proven track record of developing strategies and overseeing complex workstreams.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Thorough understanding of the advertising industry, particularly within MERGE's key verticals: Health Plans, Health Providers, Specialty Healthcare, Lifestyle, and Financial Services.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with an engaging and trusted presence.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in ensuring quality content creation and working with multiple stakeholders.

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At MERGE, we're committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we're proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $144,550 - $173,450, based on the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

And here's how we live our values at MERGE

• Ability. Mastering our craft
• Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
• Humility. Collaborating for shared success

MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!