Director, Marketing

Alabama, USA (Hybrid)

$120K/yr – $167K/yrDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Marketing strategy and alignment at scale, owning cross-functional planning and executive stakeholder coaching.

  • Must-have: 12+ years of cross-functional execution experience.
  • Standout: Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Standout: Strong EQ and ability to read org dynamics and resolve conflicts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive Strategic Alignment & Execution
  • Serve as the strategic bridge between enterprise partners and Marketing and align marketing strategy, priorities, and planning with enterprise agendas
  • Ensure clarity of ownership, decision rights, and accountability across Marketing teams in Marketing’s program strategy and execution.
  • Lead Marketing Planning & Operating Rhythms
  • Oversee the development, alignment, and communication of the marketing calendar and strategic plans.
  • Own and run strategic planning cadences (planning sessions, strategic reviews, leadership alignment sessions, etc.).
  • Enable Operational Excellence
  • Govern operational quality and consistency across campaigns, programs, and workflows.
  • Oversee and drive cross-functional, top-level initiatives where needed.
  • Reduce friction and duplicative work across teams; create smoother collaboration and improved role clarity in Marketing org.
  • Lead Through Influence
  • Drive cross-team alignment, remove roadblocks, and ensure marketing delivers predictable outcomes.
  • Coach and develop leaders.
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Founded in 1979
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
24K employees (1,264 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41%
Direct
35.9%
Referral
13.3%
Social
6.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,073 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
19 years
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
12

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