Director of Marketing | Sage Home Loans

We are seeking a strategic data-drivenDirector of Marketingto lead the planning development and execution of our marketing strategy focused on customer acquisition and retention within the mortgage space.Reporting to the SVP of Marketing this role owns the end-to-end marketing visionbalancing creativity with performance speed with precision and growth with compliance.

Youlllead multi-channel marketing efforts manage internal and external partners and translate data into action. As a people leaderyoullgrow and coach a high-performing marketing team while collaborating closely with product sales operations and analytics partners to deliver measurable impact. This role includes direct supervision of our Email Marketing Specialist.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that drive acquisition and retention while aligning with Sages businessobjectivesand client-first mindset.

• Own long-term marketing planning including campaign roadmaps budget allocation and channel optimization.

• Monitor market trends competitive dynamics and customer insights to inform strategy and continuously raise the bar.

Execution & Channel Ownership

• Lead execution of multi-channel marketing efforts including digital email direct mail paid media and emerging channels.

• Own email marketing strategy and directly manage the Email Marketing Specialist to drive retention lifecycle engagement and lead nurturing.

• Guidecontentstrategy across the website landing pages and digital assets ensuring messaging is clear compliant consistent andconversion-focused.

• Evaluate and test new channels (e.g. SMS push notifications) building structured experimentation frameworks to scale what worksfast.

People & Agency Leadership

• Hire coach and develop marketing talent with a focus on accountability growth and performance.

• Lead and manage agency partners across creative media marketing automation and analytics to ensure high-quality on-time delivery.

• Set clear expectations KPIs and success metrics for internal team members and external partners.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with product sales and operations teams to support product launches promotions and testing initiatives.

• Work with analytics and reporting teams to define success metrics dashboards and insights that enable real-time optimization.

• Ensure marketing priorities stay aligned with business goals and product positioning.

Measurement Optimization & Reporting

• Track analyze and report performance across all channels delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Establish clear goals KPIs and ROI benchmarks; iterate quickly based on performance and learning.

• Build scalable frameworks for ongoing testing personalization and funnel optimization across the customer journey.

Brand Stewardship & Compliance

• Protect and strengthen the Sage brand through consistent messaging and adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.

• Ensure all marketing efforts reflect Sages values and resonate with consumers and referral partners including real estate professionals.

• Win the right waybalancing growth trust and long-term brand equity.

WhatWereLooking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Communications or a related field (MBA preferred).

• 812 years of progressive marketing experience includingpeopleleadership.

• Experience in financial services mortgage or other highly regulated industriesstronglypreferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Deepexpertisein digital marketing email and direct marketing lead acquisition and customer retention.

• Proven success leading teams and executing multi-channel marketing strategies.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into clear decisions and action.

• Experience partnering with product teams on testing strategies experimentation and website optimization.

• Excellent communication project management and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation

This range reflects total cash compensation which may include base salary only or base salary plus target bonus depending on the role. Where eligible equity may also be offered separately and notincludedabove. Actual compensation varies based on location experience and qualifications.

Total Cash Compensation Range:$140k $210kper year

The following benefits are provided by Red Ventures subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical dental and vision)

• Life Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• 401(k) with match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time torestand recharge is we offer a generous and flexible PTO -time employeesaccrue20 daysof PTO for a full calendar year annually with an increase to25 daysafter five years of service.

WhoWe Are:

Sage Home Loans Corporationis a digital mortgage lender solution redefining the mortgage origination experience. By buildingnew technologysolutionswerecreating simple and clean customer experiences to simplify the mortgage application process. Our team has developed a fully digital online application that enables the user to complete their application and start looking for the right mortgage that matches their needs 24/7. We then marry the digital journey with exceptional human interaction from our expert Loan Officers to create the best possible borrower experience.

Founded in 2000 Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses strategicpartnershipsand proprietary technology includingSage Home LoansBankrate Lonely Planet The Points GuyBestCollegesand more. Together RV helps millions of people worldwide make lifes most important decisionsacceleratesdigital adaptation and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey fromfirstdiscovery of information throughout the decision-making process to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte NC Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information visitand follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

At Red Ventures we believe diverse inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video:Our Belief Statements. This will giveyouinsight into the principles that guide our work and our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off life insurance disability coverage employeeassistanceprogram 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

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