Marketing associate Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Join Mercantile Bank as a Full-Time Marketing Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI, and immerse yourself in a dynamic, customer-centric environment that thrives on innovation and excellence. You'll have the unique opportunity to manage diverse projects, collaborating with various customer groups and building strong relationships across the organization. This role is ideal for those who excel in fast-paced settings and embrace change, ensuring no two days are the same.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central point of coordination for all marketing project intake, ensuring clear documentation, stakeholder alignment, and efficient execution from request through completion.
• Oversee enterprise‑level project tracking and workflow management within Asana, including project setup, timeline development, resource coordination, and on‑time delivery.
• Partner with marketing leadership and cross‑functional teams to plan and manage the quarterly campaign calendar, aligning priorities, timelines, and messaging across the organization.

Your organizational skills will shine as you, contribute to a culture that values accountability, inclusivity, and professional growth. Experience the thrill of being part of a high-performance team that prioritizes collaboration and drives forward-thinking marketing solutions. Dive into a workplace that is not only fun and flexible but also committed to celebrating your contributions as you help shape the future of banking.

Why Mercantile Bank?

Mercantile Bank was founded by entrepreneurs who believed building strong relationships and communities is accomplished through collaboration and innovation. It's more than being a financial institution, it's being a trusted ally and community partner. As Michigan's largest community bank, our roots are deeply embedded in the diverse communities we serve. Our commitment to our customers and community is at the core of all we do.

As an employee of Mercantile Bank, you will receive competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and best-in-class medical benefit options. With a minimum of 3 weeks' vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, generous 401k match of 5%, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, IVF and adoption assistance, zero-interest loans for fitness equipment and business attire, discounted bank services, employee stock purchase plan, 529 savings plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, legal protection, exceptional training and development opportunities, and encouragement to connect with community through volunteer opportunities.

A Look into Your Day

As a Marketing Project Manager at Mercantile Bank, you will play a crucial role in overseeing project intake, tracking, and management within a vibrant marketing environment. Your primary responsibilities will include acting as the first point of contact for all marketing project requests, managing the marketing email account, and utilizing digital forms for seamless project submission. You'll create and manage detailed project briefs, ensuring essential information is communicated to stakeholders.

Utilizing Asana for project management, you will track project timelines, assign core team members, and facilitate meetings, including kickoffs and progress reviews. As the leader of the marketing project management team, you will foster collaboration and refine processes to enhance productivity and maintain high-quality deliverables. Additionally, you will oversee corporate event planning, manage branded merchandise efforts, and serve as the liaison for mortgage marketing initiatives, ensuring that communication and priorities align across departments.

This multifaceted role promises to keep you energized and engaged in a dynamic setting.

What We're Looking For

To excel as a Marketing Project Manager at Mercantile Bank, candidates should possess a robust background in project management, leadership and marketing. Success in this role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be interacting with individuals at all organizational levels, necessitating poise, tact, and diplomacy. Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana is crucial for tracking projects and timelines effectively.

Strong organizational skills are necessary to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain adherence to deadlines. Furthermore, a collaborative mindset is vital for working alongside diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Your adaptability and problem-solving abilities will ultimately drive your effectiveness in this dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of project management and / or marketing experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with an understanding of advertising principles and media management