Managing Director, B2B

Ladders; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible in-office days

Professional growth opportunities

Access to B2B marketing tech resources

Industry events and forums

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Managing Director, B2B in Chicago to lead strategic partnerships for priority clients. You will shape marketing and media approaches addressing complex business challenges, connecting brand-building with demand generation while guiding account growth and new opportunities.

You will collaborate with internal specialists and senior stakeholders to deliver integrated strategies, strengthen relationships, and mentor teams in a dynamic agency setting.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in B2B marketing, strategy, media, or consulting.
• Experience advising B2B orgs with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee multiple major client relationships simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of B2B buying groups, sales cycles, journeys.
• Knowledge of brand strategy, demand gen, integrated media.
• Familiarity with ABM and leading marketing platforms.
• Proven track record in new-business pitches and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic relationships for four priority B2B clients.
• Develop actionable marketing and media strategies from complex challenges.
• Identify and leverage opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Guide integrated B2B strategies linking brand and demand gen.
• Oversee development of account-based marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with tech specialists to integrate platforms into marketing.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

B2B marketing

Account growth

Leadership

Mentorship

Marketing platforms

Brand & demand gen

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Managing Director, B2B to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will lead strategic partnerships across a portfolio of priority B2B clients, shaping marketing and media approaches that address complex business challenges. The position will connect brand-building and demand generation efforts while guiding account growth and new business opportunities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal specialists and senior client stakeholders to deliver integrated strategies, strengthen relationships, and support team development.

Location: Chicago, IL - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $350,000+ annually

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic relationships for four priority B2B clients
• Develop actionable marketing and media strategies from complex challenges
• Identify and leverage opportunities to expand client relationships
• Guide integrated B2B strategies that connect brand and demand generation
• Oversee the development of account-based marketing strategies
• Collaborate with technology specialists to integrate platforms into marketing efforts
• Provide mentorship and professional development to multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in B2B marketing, strategy, media, or consulting roles
• Experience advising B2B organizations and working with senior stakeholders
• Ability to oversee multiple major client relationships simultaneously
• Strong understanding of B2B buying groups, sales cycles, and customer journeys
• Knowledge of brand strategy, demand generation, and integrated media
• Familiarity with industry-leading ABM and marketing platforms
• Proven track record in new-business pitches and account growth

Benefits

• Flexible working conditions with required in-office days
• Opportunities for professional growth and talent development
• Access to a range of B2B marketing technology resources
• Participation in industry events and forums to represent the agency
• Supportive culture fostering curiosity and accountability

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.