Chief Brand Officer
Cedar Rapids, IA - USA
Job Summary
Collins Community Credit Union (CCCU) is seeking a bold strategic and purpose-driven Chief Brand Officer (CBO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is not a traditional marketing role.
The CBO will shape how CCCU shows up in the world defining and delivering a brand that connects deeply with our members communities and employees. This leader will align brand culture technology and growth strategy to expand CCCUs impact and position as a trusted financial partner.
The CBO is a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership bringing market insight member intelligence and disciplined strategy to drive sustainable growth across all markets.
Key Duties
- Develop and lead CCCUs enterprise brand and growth strategy aligned to our purpose values and strategic priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on market trends member insights and competitive positioning.
- Lead go-to-market strategy for existing and emerging markets.
- Own the annual brand plan budget and ROI framework with clear performance reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
- Drive disciplined growth by prioritizing high-impact initiatives and eliminating low-value efforts.
- Lead a comprehensive brand evolution to position CCCU as a differentiated values-driven financial partner.
- Establish and enforce brand standards across all channels and touchpoints.
- Build a distinctive voice and visual identity that reflects CCCUs community focus and trust.
- Drive bold integrated campaigns across digital community and traditional channels.
- Monitor and continuously improve brand health using data feedback and market insights.
- Design strategies that deepen relationships increase product adoption and turn members into advocates.
- Lead segment-focused growth strategies (e.g. military first responders educators underserved communities).
- Build and scale a market-based business development function.
- Strengthen Select Employer Group (SEG) partnerships and identify new growth opportunities.
- Use data (NPS CSAT behavioral insights) to improve the member experience and remove friction.
- Deliver lifecycle marketing programs aligned to key financial moments.
- Oversee the digital marketing ecosystem (SEO/SEM paid media website email social).
- Lead evolution of marketing technology including CRM analytics and automation platforms.
- Build a performance-driven marketing culture with clear KPIs and measurable outcomes.
- Partner with Technology and Operations to ensure a seamless brand-aligned digital member experience.
- Leverage data AI and automation to improve targeting personalization and efficiency.
Ready to take the next step
We offer a competitive salary generous time off paid holidays and a benefits package with extensive coverage options along with a supportive and positive work environment. Apply today and start your rewarding career with us!
Collins Community Credit Union is an EEO Employer. M/F/Veteran/Disability. We strongly encourage minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for career opportunities with the Credit Union. We are an E-Verify Employer. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Required Experience:
Chief
About Company
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