Director, Strategic Marketing

AMETEK Inc.; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Rauland in Mount Prospect, IL seeks a Director, Strategic Marketing to lead development and execution of marketing strategies that accelerate growth and strengthen market positioning across our software solutions. This leadership role translates customer insights and market trends into actionable strategies shaping portfolio direction and go-to-market plans.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven marketing leader who balances long-term market development with downstream demand

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in healthcare IT, healthcare technology, B2B technology, or product marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual strategic marketing plans.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing marketing team.
• Develop and execute brand and market positioning strategies for software and solutions.
• Drive awareness and market adoption through integrated digital marketing strategies.
• Partner with Sales and Product Management to identify market opportunities and execute marketing campaigns.
• Lead VOC, customer research, and competitive analysis efforts to identify unmet market needs.
• Develop and execute lead generation, nurturing, and customer engagement strategies.
• Establish and monitor market, customer, and campaign performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and Engineering on product lifecycle and go-to-market plans.
• Provide market intelligence to support product roadmap and pricing decisions.
• Coordinate regional and national meetings with Regional Sales Managers.
• Ensure smooth execution of marketing initiatives with external agencies and partners.
• Manage marketing budgets and resource allocation.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Team leadership

Market research

Digital marketing

Campaign management

Analytics

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related

Tools

CRM software

Marketing automation

Web analytics

Job description

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Job Title: Director, Strategic Marketing

Location: Mount Prospect, IL, US, 60056

Business Unit: Ametek Rauland

Posting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description: We are seeking a Director, Strategic Marketing to lead the development and execution of marketing strategies that accelerate growth, strengthen market positioning, and expand customer adoption of our solutions. This highly visible leadership role will translate customer insights, competitive intelligence, and market trends into actionable strategies that shape portfolio direction, go-to-market plans, and commercial priorities. Partnering closely with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering, the Director will identify new market opportunities, build differentiated value propositions, and lead integrated marketing initiatives across the customer journey. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven marketing leader who can balance long-term market development with downstream demand generation while building and developing a high-performing marketing team.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute annual strategic marketing plans by assessing market dynamics, customer needs, competitive positioning, and business objectives to drive sustainable revenue growth and market share expansion.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing marketing team by establishing clear objectives, fostering professional growth, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful execution of strategic marketing initiatives.
• Develop and execute brand and market positioning strategies for software and solutions, leveraging customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to resonate with stakeholders and support portfolio growth.
• Drive awareness and market adoption through integrated digital marketing strategies, including social media campaigns, communication initiatives, website optimization, and content aligned to target market needs and customer buying behaviors.
• Partner with Sales and Product Management to identify market opportunities, define target segments, develop value propositions, and execute marketing campaigns, including webinars, customer and channel partner education programs, and email marketing initiatives.
• Lead voice-of-customer (VOC), customer research, and competitive analysis efforts to identify unmet market needs, influence product strategy, and support the development of differentiated solutions.
• Develop and execute lead generation, nurturing, and customer engagement strategies aligned with business objectives, market priorities, and campaign goals.
• Establish and monitor market, customer, and campaign performance metrics to measure success, uncover growth opportunities, and optimize investment decisions based on ROI and business impact.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, and Engineering teams to support product lifecycle management, influence go-to-market strategies, and plan and execute successful product launch activities.
• Provide market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitive insights to support product roadmap planning, portfolio prioritization, pricing discussions, and long-term growth strategies.
• Coordinate regional and national meetings with Regional Sales Managers and key stakeholders by defining objectives, developing schedules, gathering market feedback, and overseeing execution.
• Ensure smooth and effective execution of marketing initiatives through collaboration with external agencies, strategic partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Manage marketing budgets, resource allocation, and prioritization of initiatives across both strategic market development and downstream demand-generation activities.
• Lead and execute the continuous optimization of digital marketing strategies across web, email, social media, and marketing automation channels, leveraging data-driven insights to maximize customer engagement, lead generation, market penetration, and campaign ROI.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in healthcare IT, healthcare technology, B2B technology, or product marketing, including responsibility for go-to-market strategy, product positioning, demand generation, and commercialization activities.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to develop teams and drive results.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with executive leadership, customers, sales teams, product management, channel partners, and external stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive alignment across Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Clinical, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies across digital, content, events, product launches, and lead generation channels.
• Experience utilizing customer insights, voice-of-customer research, and market intelligence to inform marketing and business decisions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience measuring campaign effectiveness, customer engagement, pipeline contribution, and marketing ROI.
• Experience managing external agencies, vendors, and marketing budgets.

Why Us?

At Rauland, a division of AMETEK, we’re redefining how communication technology supports care and safety in the moments that matter most. From advancing clinical communication in hospitals to enabling critical response systems in schools, our solutions make a real-world impact every day. As part of AMETEK’s Measurement, Communications & Technologies division, we offer the best of both worlds—cutting-edge innovation and the backing of a global leader. Join us in building technology that truly makes a difference. Visit www.rauland.com.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 175,000

Salary Maximum: 195,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].