Sr. Director Marketing Services

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About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 11-27-2026 Job Description Key Responsibilities: Lead strategic initiatives to advance Marketing Services capabilities, with a focus on innovation, scalable solutions, and emerging technology applications in marketing. Drive adoption of new capabilities across a global network of teams, ensuring measurable impact for Visa and our clients. Develop and maintain Marketing strategy and Advisory resources and best practices for internal and client-facing use. Support the evaluation and introduction of new sponsorship and partnership opportunities for our clients to maximize business impact. Collaborate with leadership to identify and shape new service offerings in response to evolving market needs. Partner with cross-functional teams—including Brand, Digital Experiences, Sponsorships, Insights & Analytics, Finance, and Visa Consulting & Analytics—to deliver seamless execution. Champion best practices and knowledge sharing across the Global Marketing Services community. Support high-impact client engagements as needed to reinforce our value proposition. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 12 or more years of work experience with a bachelor's degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, MBA, JD, MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD. Preferred Qualifications: 15 or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, MBA, JD, or MD); PhD with 9+ years of experience. Demonstrated strategic vision and creative thinking, with a track record of challenging the status quo and driving innovation and transformation in complex, ambiguous environments. Proven ability to launch, commercialize, and drive adoption of new marketing offerings or initiatives across large, matrixed organizations. Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, including evaluating business opportunities, assessing ROI, and leveraging insights to inform decisions. Strong understanding of marketing strategy, creative development, and emerging marketing technologies (including AI). Exceptional relationship-building, leadership, and collaboration skills, adept at partnering with diverse, cross-functional stakeholders at all levels and across regions. Highly organized, action-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex projects with quick follow-through. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required. Experience in card, brand, consumer or sponsorship marketing, as well as consulting, professional services, or client marketing, are a plus but not required. Information for US Applicants For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $180.200,00 to $ 316.200,00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program. Work Hours Varies upon the needs of the department. Travel Requirements This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. Mental/Physical Requirements This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.