Director, Consumer Marketing

Medline; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medline seeks a Director, Consumer Marketing in Chicago to provide strategic leadership over consumer marketing programs across channels, driving brand awareness, demand generation, and revenue growth. Translating insights into integrated strategies, you will guide multi‑channel campaigns and partner with senior leaders to advance business objectives.

You will lead teams, manage budgets, and establish performance metrics to optimize ROI while shaping go‑to‑market plans for new and existing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive marketing experience including consumer marketing responsibility.
• 5+ years leading managers or teams overseeing complex, multi‑channel programs.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally to support revenue growth and launches.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, segmentation, positioning, and multichannel marketing.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and execution of consumer marketing strategies for products and programs.
• Oversee integrated campaigns across digital, advertising, promotions, events and PR.
• Apply insights, market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy and investment.
• Partner with Sales and Product Management to support go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Provide leadership to consumer marketing teams and guide priorities.
• Lead development of materials and messaging for consistent brand engagement.
• Establish metrics, monitor campaigns, and optimize ROI.
• Manage budgets, resources and external partners.

Skills

Consumer marketing

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Multichannel marketing

Budget management

Marketing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Master’s degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

## Director, Consumer MarketingApply: Hybrid: Chicago, Illinois: Full time: Posted Today: R2619302**Job Summary**JOB SUMMARY Provides strategic leadership over consumer marketing programs that drive brand awareness, demand generation, and revenue growth across channels. Building upon the tactical and executional foundation of Consumer Marketing leadership, this role owns marketing strategy execution at a broader portfolio and organizational level, leads teams and resources, and partners with senior leaders across Sales, Product Management, and other functions to advance business objectives. This role is accountable for translating consumer insights, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence into integrated marketing strategies and scalable programs.**Job Description**# MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESDirect the development and execution of consumer marketing strategies for new and existing products, platforms, and programs.Oversee integrated marketing campaigns across channels, including digital, advertising, promotions, events, and public relations.Apply consumer insights, market research, economic indicators, and competitive analysis to inform strategy and investment decisions.Partner with Sales and Product Management to support go‐to‐market initiatives, retail and channel readiness, and revenue objectives.Provide leadership and direction to consumer marketing teams, guiding priorities, execution, and performance through managers and senior professionals.Lead development of marketing materials, messaging, and communications to ensure consistent brand positioning and customer engagement.Establish performance metrics, monitor campaign effectiveness, and drive optimization to improve return on investment.Manage marketing budgets, resources, and external partners to ensure efficient and effective program delivery.Support functional and organizational planning by contributing marketing expertise and recommendations to senior leadership.# MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS**Education**Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. **Certification / Licensure****Work Experience**8–12 years of progressive marketing experience, including significant consumer marketing responsibility.At least 5 years demonstrated experience leading managers or teams and overseeing complex, multi‐channel marketing programs.Experience partnering cross‐functionally to support revenue growth, product launches, and brand initiatives. **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**Strong understanding of consumer behavior, segmentation, positioning, and multichannel marketing strategies.Experience using data, insights, and analytics to guide marketing decisions and measure outcomes.Proven leadership and influence skills in matrixed environments.Ability to balance strategic direction with operational execution through others.# PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS**Education**Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. **Certification / Licensure****Work Experience**Experience leading marketing strategies across multiple product lines, divisions, or market segments.Experience operating in complex, consumer‐driven or multi‐channel organizations. **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**Advanced experience with digital marketing ecosystems, social media strategies, and performance analytics.Broad business acumen with strong understanding of how consumer marketing drives enterprise results.**DISCLAIMER***All duties and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.**This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor(s)/manager(s).**This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" employment relationship.*Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.The anticipated salary range for this position:$154,000.00 - $231,000.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.