Cross Street | Director of Marketing
Cross Street - chicago, IL
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POSITION: Director of Marketing POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Director of Marketing to lead and elevate Cross Street's brand strategy, with a strong focus on digital marketing expertise and analytics. In this role, you will be responsible for running and growing a team of talented marketing professionals while developing and executing a comprehensive brand strategy that resonates with our target audiences, drives engagement, and supports the company's business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a robust understanding of digital marketing tactics, a passion for using data to drive decision-making, and experience managing external partners to scale marketing initiatives. EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES: Supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment, accountability, and ownership. To thrive in this role, you should have a passion to learn and grow and be able to work well and inspire other team members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Team Leadership & Development: â—‹ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of marketing professionals, ensuring alignment with brand goals while fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. â—‹ Guide team members in developing marketing materials that reflect our brand essence and provide exceptional value to clients. 2. Brand Strategy Development: â—‹ Lead the creation and execution of a data-driven brand strategy that aligns with Cross Street's vision, business objectives, and market positioning. â—‹ Conduct thorough market research, leveraging both traditional and digital tools, to ensure the brand resonates with our target audience and remains competitive. 3. Brand Positioning & Messaging: â—‹ Create clear, compelling brand messaging that reflects Cross Street's values and mission across all digital and offline channels. â—‹ Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging across websites, email campaigns, digital ads, social media, and other customer touchpoints. 4. Digital Marketing Expertise: â—‹ Develop and implement integrated digital marketing campaigns across channels, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, social media, content marketing, and paid advertising. â—‹ Optimize digital performance through data-driven insights, utilizing tools like Google Analytics, CRM systems, and social media analytics platforms. â—‹ Keep up-to-date with digital marketing trends, technologies, and best practices to continually innovate and enhance our online presence. 5. Campaign Management & Analytics: â—‹ Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of brand campaigns, continuously refining them for better performance and ROI. â—‹ Use analytics to assess the success of digital and traditional campaigns, providing clear reports to leadership, and making data-driven adjustments. â—‹ Establish and track KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of all marketing initiatives, focusing on metrics like brand awareness, engagement, lead generation, and customer acquisition. 6. Innovation in Systems and Processes: â—‹ Drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge marketing systems and technologies to streamline operations and improve marketing performance. â—‹ Leverage automation and data analytics tools to enhance lead generation, conversion rates, and customer retention strategies. 7. Vendor & Agency Management: â—‹ Manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, and freelance resources to support digital marketing initiatives, ensuring they meet performance expectations, timelines, and budget constraints. â—‹ Oversee the selection, onboarding, and performance tracking of third-party vendors and agencies to ensure alignment with Cross Street's brand and business goals. 8. Stakeholder Collaboration: â—‹ Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure that marketing strategies are aligned with overall business objectives and growth plans. â—‹ Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, product, customer service) to ensure cohesive execution of marketing strategies across all touchpoints. 9. Client Relationship Management â—‹ Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding their needs and providing tailored marketing strategies that drive mutual growth. â—‹ Serve as the primary point of contact for client communications, ensuring exceptional service, regular updates, and prompt resolution of any issues or concerns. â—‹ Track client satisfaction, gathering feedback to refine strategies and improve services, while ensuring long-term client retention and loyalty. â—‹ Collaborating with the team to enhance, repackage, and optimize our reporting packages to better serve our clients' needs. 10. Performance Metrics & Reporting: â—‹ Set clear KPIs for brand performance and campaign effectiveness, using both quantitative and qualitative data to assess outcomes. â—‹ Present regular performance reports to executive leadership, recommending actionable insights and improvements based on analytics. 11. Trend Monitoring & Market Insights: â—‹ Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics, especially in the digital space, to stay ahead of the curve. â—‹ Leverage market insights to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation in marketing and branding efforts. QUALIFICATIONSSKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: â— Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. â— 7+ years of experience in marketing with a focus on digital marketing, brand strategy, and analytics. â— Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills with a creative, strategic mindset. â— Proven track record of executing data-driven marketing campaigns that drive measurable business results. â— Strong expertise in digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, content marketing, etc.) and tools (Google Analytics, HubSpot, SEMrush, etc.). â— Solid understanding of analytics tools and methodologies for tracking digital performance and adjusting strategies accordingly. â— Experience in vendor management, working with external agencies and contractors to achieve marketing goals. â— Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an ability to turn data into actionable insights.
Created: 2025-01-09