Marketing Director — Stadium Growth & Partnerships

Chicago Fire FC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Fire FC is seeking a Marketing Director – McDonald’s Park to lead the marketing strategy and roadmap for the Club’s future home. This cross-functional role sits at the intersection of marketing and commercial teams, reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and coordinating with Ticketing, Premium, Corporate Partnerships and Stadium Operations.

The ideal candidate combines sharp commercial acumen with integrated marketing expertise and will align with Strategy, Brand, Creative

Qualifications

• 7+ years of marketing, integrated marketing or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field preferred.
• Ability to develop integrated marketing strategies and translate objectives into priorities.
• Strong commercial instincts to understand revenue goals and customer journeys.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Curious and proactive with strong communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the McDonald’s Park marketing roadmap and establish priorities with commercial leaders.
• Bridge between McDonald’s Park revenue functions and broader Marketing org; translate priorities into plans.
• Collaborate with Ticketing and Premium teams to understand sales performance and business needs.
• Develop strategies to generate leads across suites, luxury products and memberships through content and experiences.
• Engage with existing Chicago Fire FC Members and McDonald’s Park deposit holders with relevant updates.
• Identify content, creative and storytelling opportunities across the journey to July 2028.
• Assess performance and adjust marketing activity based on evolving commercial needs.
• Partner with Corporate Partnerships to strengthen partnership propositions.
• Lead marketing planning for major stadium partnership announcements.
• Coordinate with stadium leadership to align milestones with marketing support.
• Maintain up-to-date stadium assets and materials for campaigns.
• Bring structure to a fast-moving initiative and adapt the roadmap as the project evolves.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Brand strategy

Commercial marketing

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Strategic judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Job description

Chicago Fire FC is seeking a Marketing Director – McDonald’s Park to lead the marketing strategy and roadmap for the Club’s future home. This cross-functional role sits at the intersection of marketing and commercial teams, reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and coordinating with Ticketing, Premium, Corporate Partnerships and Stadium Operations.

The ideal candidate combines sharp commercial acumen with integrated marketing expertise and will align with Strategy, Brand, Creative