Marketing Manager, Transactions & Private Equity

Grant Thornton (US); Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Transactions and PE Marketing Manager to drive awareness, client engagement, and pipeline growth for our transactions advisory practice and private equity channel. You will translate business priorities into targeted campaigns, thought leadership, and go-to-market programs, coordinating content and assets across teams in a fast-paced matrixed environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of B2B marketing in professional services, with strong writing, project

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of marketing experience with at least 3 years in B2B professional services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Highly collaborative with ability to work across teams.
• Experience with marketing channels and achieving business goals.
• Familiarity with marketing automation platforms, CRM, and digital tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of go-to-market campaigns in alignment with firm priorities.
• Coordinate integrated campaigns across digital, content, events, and thought leadership channels.
• Ensure brand alignment and asset integration across marketing functions.
• Develop and distribute PE/transactions-focused marketing content.
• Collaborate with leaders and SMEs to deliver POVs and assets.
• Broaden penetration within private equity channel with other advisory teams.
• Track campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Maintain campaign calendars and project timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve marketing processes and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

B2B marketing

Content development

Strong communication

Project management

Collaborative

Marketing channels

CRM systems

Digital marketing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Marketing automation platforms

CRM systems

Job description

Transactions and PE Marketing Manager

The Transactions and PE Marketing Manager supports the execution of marketing programs that drive awareness, client engagement, and pipeline growth for the firm's transactions advisory practice and increases penetration of firm services through the private equity channel. Working closely with Advisory leadership and the marketing team, this role helps translate business priorities into targeted campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, alliance marketing activities, and go-to-market programs. The position focuses on implementing integrated marketing efforts across priority offerings and sectors, coordinating content and campaign execution, and ensuring alignment with firmwide marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for a collaborative, execution-oriented marketer with experience in professional services or B2B environments who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and can manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Job Description

The Transactions and PE Marketing Manager supports the execution of marketing programs that drive awareness, client engagement, and pipeline growth for the firm's transactions advisory practice and increases penetration of firm services through the private equity channel. Working closely with Advisory leadership and the marketing team, this role helps translate business priorities into targeted campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, alliance marketing activities, and go-to-market programs. The position focuses on implementing integrated marketing efforts across priority offerings and sectors, coordinating content and campaign execution, and ensuring alignment with firmwide marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for a collaborative, execution-oriented marketer with experience in professional services or B2B environments who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and can manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of go-to-market campaigns aligned to priority transactions and private equity offerings, in coordination with overall firm marketing priorities
• Coordinate integrated marketing campaigns across digital, content, events, and thought leadership channels
• Work across interdisciplinary marketing functions to ensure brand alignment, campaign coordination, and marketing asset integration
• Manage development and distribution of transactions and PE-focused marketing content including insights, case studies, and campaign materials
• Coordinate with business leaders, internal subject matter experts, business and marketing teams to deliver unique POVs, campaign assets and programs that address client needs
• Collaborate with Audit, Tax, and other advisory teams to broaden solution penetration within the private equity channel’s firms and portfolio companies,
• Track and report on campaign performance metrics such as engagement, lead generation, and pipeline contribution, using metrics to recommend alternative strategies if necessary
• Maintain campaign calendars, coordinate project timelines, and ensure marketing initiatives are delivered on schedule
• Identify opportunities to improve campaign effectiveness, marketing processes, and overall program efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field; MBA preferred
• 5-7 years of marketing experience with at least 3 years in B2B professional services, preferably in professional services, consulting or advisory environments – experience/knowledge of private equity and transaction services a plus
• Thorough understanding of various marketing channels and their relevance to achieving strategic business goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to create compelling content and presentations
• Excellent project management, critical thinking, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Highly collaborative and able to work within and through teams to achieve stated goals
• Demonstrated ability to be a trusted business partner, consistently sought out for advice by colleagues and stakeholders
• Innovative and creative approach to developing work products and solving complex problems
• Commitment to actively learning and adopting best practices from across the team
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, matrixed organization with shifting priorities.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and digital marketing tools
• Can travel as needed

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About The Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details

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