Chief Marketing Officer

LITTLEJOHN & CO LTD; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LITTLEJOHN & CO LTD is seeking a visionary Chief Marketing Officer to shape and execute the company’s marketing strategy across channels. You will lead brand positioning, demand generation, digital marketing, and communications, ensuring alignment with business goals while building a scalable marketing organization.

You will partner with the CEO and cross-functional teams, translate growth objectives into measurable campaigns, mentor a high-performing team, manage budget, and drive customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Significant experience in marketing leadership with brand, demand generation or related functions.
• Ability to translate business goals into marketing strategies and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to support growth, market positioning, and revenue targets.
• Lead brand strategy and messaging to maintain consistent identity across channels.
• Oversee integrated campaigns across digital, content, email, social, PR, and other channels.

Skills

Leadership

Marketing strategy

Brand management

Demand generation

Digital marketing

Customer insights

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business

Tools

Marketing automation

CRM systems

Web analytics

Job description

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Location: Remote — United States

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Role

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is a senior executive responsible for developing and executing the company’s overall marketing strategy, strengthening brand positioning, and driving sustainable business growth. This role oversees marketing planning, brand management, demand generation, customer insights, digital marketing, and communications to ensure marketing initiatives align with the company’s business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong strategic leadership, a solid understanding of market dynamics, and the ability to translate business goals into measurable marketing outcomes. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, the CMO will identify growth opportunities, improve customer engagement, and build a scalable marketing organization that supports the company’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies that support the company’s growth objectives, market positioning, and revenue targets.
• Lead brand strategy, corporate messaging, and market positioning to maintain a consistent and competitive brand identity across channels.
• Oversee integrated marketing campaigns across digital, content, email, social media, public relations, and other relevant channels.
• Establish marketing objectives, performance indicators, and reporting processes to evaluate campaign effectiveness and return on investment.
• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with sales and business development teams to improve lead generation, strengthen the marketing-to-sales process, and support customer acquisition.
• Direct the development of marketing content, product messaging, and promotional materials that communicate the company’s value proposition.
• Manage the marketing budget, allocate resources effectively, and prioritize initiatives based on business impact and available resources.
• Recruit, develop, and lead marketing professionals while establishing clear goals, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with product, sales, customer success, and operations teams to ensure consistent customer experiences and aligned business priorities.
• Evaluate marketing technology, analytics tools, and automation processes to improve operational efficiency and campaign performance.
• Present marketing strategies, performance updates, market insights, and growth recommendations to the CEO and other executive stakeholders.
• Ensure marketing activities follow applicable advertising standards, privacy requirements, and relevant industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Significant experience in marketing leadership, brand management, demand generation, or a related business function, including experience leading teams or managing major marketing initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute marketing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, customer acquisition, brand development, market research, and campaign performance measurement.
• Experience managing marketing budgets, allocating resources, and evaluating return on marketing investment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within established timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving in a CMO, Vice President of Marketing, Head of Marketing, or comparable senior leadership role.
• Experience supporting business expansion, market entry, product launches, or organizational growth initiatives.
• Familiarity with marketing automation platforms, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, web analytics, and performance reporting tools.
• Experience developing measurable marketing programs and building high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Strong understanding of customer segmentation, positioning, lifecycle marketing, and data-informed decision-making.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and role responsibilities.
• Remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Opportunities to influence company strategy and contribute to long-term business growth.
• A collaborative work environment that values accountability, innovation, and professional development.
• Opportunities to lead strategic initiatives and work closely with executive leadership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.