Marketing Director

Next-Door-; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial bonus

Paid vacation

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

NEXT Door & Window, a premier direct-to-consumer provider of windows and doors in the Chicagoland area, seeks a Marketing Director to drive growth and market expansion. The role owns marketing strategy, advertising, promotions, and staff to fuel the 30+ person sales team and a $6M+ budget.

Reporting to the President and based at the Burr Ridge, IL headquarters, you will shape brand messaging, lead campaigns, and oversee media across TV, radio, digital, and events to position the company as an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field.
• 3+ years building multi-channel B2C marketing plans with lead generation for in-home sales.
• Experience with lead generation software and managing a call center.
• 3+ years overseeing TV and radio campaigns.
• Proven ability to write compelling direct-response ads and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated brand and messaging strategy across channels.
• Build and execute marketing plans for traditional and digital channels.
• Drive digital lead generation and nurture through paid media and content.
• Own KPIs: appointment generation, leads, CPL, conversions, engagement.
• Oversee press releases, ads, and marketing materials including print design.
• Manage internal staff and external partners (agencies, writers, designers).
• Guide website messaging, content strategy, blogs, galleries, video, and CRO.
• Lead field marketing events, Costco program, and open house staffing.
• Collaborate with sales to tailor messaging for in-home process.

Skills

Lead generation

Digital marketing

Brand strategy

Paid media

Team leadership

Content marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Tools

Google Analytics

Television advertising

Radio advertising

Job description

Marketing Director

NEXT Door & Window is the premier direct-to-consumer provider and installer of highly differentiated windows and doors in the greater Chicagoland area, Madison, WI, and St. Louis, MO. We're seeking an experienced Marketing Director to help accelerate our continued growth, including expansion into new markets.

If you have a track record of driving growth in a business-to-consumer environment, enjoy evaluating and evolving marketing strategy, believe in a collaborative approach to marketing, and want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collegial environment — this opportunity may be right for you.

What We Offer

• Base salary: $100,000–$130,000
• Substantial bonus opportunity
• Paid vacation
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing

Position Summary

Reporting to the President, the Marketing Director owns marketing strategy, advertising, promotions, and staff to drive daily in-home appointments for our 30+ person sales team. This role manages an annual marketing budget of $6M+ to hit company growth goals, and sits on our Leadership Team, contributing directly to company strategy. As a Leadership Team member, this is an in-office position based at our Burr Ridge, IL headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated brand and messaging strategy that builds awareness and engagement with our target audience
• Build and execute marketing strategy and tactical plans across traditional and digital channels
• Drive digital lead generation and nurturing through paid search, paid social, display, and web content
• Own KPIs across appointment generation, brand awareness, lead acquisition, cost per lead, conversion, and engagement
• Continuously refine our understanding of the core demographic audience for our products
• Analyze market trends and recommend adjustments to marketing and business development strategy based on data and feedback
• Oversee creation and delivery of press releases, advertisements, and other marketing materials, including print ad design
• Manage and develop internal marketing staff and external resources (graphic design, content writers, digital marketing agency, etc.)
• Own website messaging and content strategy, including blog content, before/after galleries, video, and conversion optimization
• Oversee field marketing for events, the Costco retail program, and open house strategy and staffing
• Direct email marketing, social media, and online reputation management in partnership with our digital marketing provider
• Lead content strategy and production across all media, including TV and radio
• Make calculated, data-driven decisions and take smart risks
• Partner with the sales team to develop messaging tailored to the in-home sales process
• Build and lead a marketing team that develops new concepts, channels, and partnerships to position the company as an innovator and market leader
• Oversee the call center and appointment scheduling function

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience building and executing multi-faceted marketing plans in a B2C environment, ideally with lead generation for an in-home sales model
• Experience with lead generation software and managing a call center
• 3+ years managing TV and radio campaigns
• Demonstrated success writing compelling, direct-response ads and offers
• A track record of helping a company achieve ambitious growth targets
• Experience managing and directing staff and/or third-party vendors
• Experience in an entrepreneurial company preferred
• 3+ years overseeing SEO, paid search, email, and social media campaigns (Google certification a plus)
• Experience using analytics (especially Google Analytics) to assess and refine marketing strategy and messaging
• A track record of professional growth and advancement
• Experience overseeing field marketing events and retail programs (e.g., Costco) a plus