Associate Director, Industry Marketing

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$136K/yr – $204K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Lead and shape the Industry Marketing function, owning the strategy, content, and campaign execution for a portfolio of industries while driving AI-enabled practices and strong stakeholder partnerships.

  • Own portfolio campaigns and priorities
  • Drive AI-enabled marketing capabilities
  • Partner with Heads of Industry and leaders to deliver measurable business impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop Industry Marketing team members.
  • Establish performance expectations, operating rhythms, and quality standards.
  • Ensure team priorities align with business priorities and available resources.
  • Drive accountability for outcomes, not just activity.
  • Build team capabilities in industry expertise, content development, campaign activation, stakeholder management, and AI-enabled ways of working.
  • Serve as the primary marketing advisor to the Head of Industries, as well as individual leaders for industries within portfolio.
  • Translate industry priorities into actionable marketing strategies and plans.
  • Build trusted relationships with Heads of Industry and senior business stakeholders.
  • Provide recommendations, insights, and performance updates that support decision-making.
  • Ensure industry audiences, insights, proof points, and content are integrated into appropriate campaigns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
  • 10+ years of B2B marketing experience, preferably within professional services or other consultative environments.
  • Experience leading and developing marketing professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and business leaders.
  • Strong strategic planning, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent content, messaging, and editorial leadership capabilities.
  • Experience managing integrated marketing campaigns and measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong proficiency in AI-enabled marketing tools and practices.
  • Fluency in all areas of integrated campaigns including social media, paid media, webinars, events, content, web, etc.

Benefits

  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
  • Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
  • It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
  • Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com .

Salaries

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$136K/yr – $204K/yr

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