About Raise

Raise is the leading mobile payments and prepaid gift card platform where millions of consumers earn instant cash back and save money on purchases. The company has transformed traditionally simple pieces of plastic into one powerful payment mechanism that can be seamlessly used at 300,000+ retail locations nationwide.

As a marketplace with 4,000+ brands and 500 retail partners, Raise enables consumers to save money and instantly pay for in-store or online purchases at their favorite stores using their digital mobile wallet. In addition to offering value and convenience for consumers, Raise allows retailers to unlock a new, data-driven channel to activate targeted segments of the platform’s more than 2.5 million members.

Since 2013, Raise has saved members more than $150 million. The company is based in Chicago and has received $147 million in funding from investors including Accel, Bessemer Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates, and PayPal. Raise is available on both iOS and Android and at www.raise.com.

About Slide 

Launched in 2020, Slide is the only mobile payment app that offers unlimited 4% cash back on every purchase. The power of Slide happens at contactless payment systems at 250+ retailers in 100,000 nationwide locations, including Lowe’s, Ulta Beauty and Chipotle. Slide users can instantly cash out their funds to Venmo or PayPal after they’ve earned $15 or apply their earnings toward their next Slide purchase—no uploading a receipt or extra steps required. There are no hidden fees and no limit on the amount of cash back that users can earn. 

About the Position 

The Associate Marketing Manager will be primarily responsible for supporting the Senior Manager of Acquisition and the Director of CRM in the growth and retention of the Slide and Raise Marketplace member base. This will involve contributing to the strategic planning and execution of omni-channel marketing programs including paid and earned media, affiliate partnerships/influencers, referrals/promotions, and email & CRM.

The Associate Marketing Manager will draft short and long form content for blog and social media posts, review creative assets to ensure accuracy of content, and schedule promotions in accordance with our campaign calendar. They will assist with tracking campaign performance by pulling relevant metrics from various marketing channels and BI tools. They will also focus on creating and managing a community of high frequency members to drive growth and usage of the Raise and Slide Web and app products. 

Responsibilities 

• Assist in annual strategic planning, forecasting and quarterly OKR goal setting and tracking 

• Work closely with our affiliate agency to identify and recruit new partners to expand visibility and adoption of our member base

• Manage and optimize relationships with current and new affiliate publishers, content creators, and influencers

• Assist in scaling acquisition efforts across paid and earned media 

• Assist in the development and execution of CRM programs using email, SMS, & push notifications

• Assist efforts to foster, grow and manage online communities across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit and YouTube

• Help troubleshoot customer concerns on social media, respond to comments and work with the customer service team to address issues and ensure satisfaction

• Write and edit blog articles focused on helping customers understand how to best take advantage of Slide for everyday use or life events

• Create brand advocates from existing community members

Education and experience 

• Bachelor degree in marketing, advertising or related field

• 3-5 years of experience in omni-channel marketing including paid and earned digital media, affiliate partnership/influencers, referrals/promotions and CRM marketing management

• Familiarity with affiliate and influencer marketing networks and how to scale them efficiently

• Quantitative and qualitative balance; analytical skill paired with the ability to articulate and present your creative and strategic vision

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Proven productivity; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail 

Benefits

Raise offers a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(K) plan with discretionary company match

• Company-paid short-and-long-term disability

• Company-paid life insurance

• Pre-tax health flex spending and dependent care plan

• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy, including sick time, unlimited vacation, and Raise Gives Back time off for volunteering

• Pre-tax commuter program

• Paid parental leave

• Voluntary benefits, such as Pet Insurance and Identity Protection

• Opportunity to work remotely or in person at the headquarters in downtown Chicago 

Raise is a place where everyone can learn and grow.  Regardless of your check list of qualifications, we encourage you to apply if you feel this role is a good fit for your skills.