Senior Marketing & Communications Leader Driving Growth

Smithbucklin; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithbucklin in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications to lead data-driven marketing initiatives across client organizations, translating audience insights into growth strategies and measurable actions.

You will manage campaigns, budgets, and a marketing team, collaborating with client leadership to raise brand awareness, membership and event participation while leveraging marketing tech and AI insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10-12 years total relevant professional experience in marketing to include proven managerial skills.
• Proven track record for designing, leading, implementing and tracking traditional & digital marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Serve as staff for not-for-profit organizations to lead and manage marketing and communications campaigns for multiple client organizations.
• Develop and deliver marketing/communication plans/campaigns to achieve awareness, engagement and membership goals.
• Show how data, digital marketing and AI strategies drive desired business outcomes.
• Oversee campaign creation and production, lead a marketing team, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Develop and maintain relationships with client leadership and internal teams.
• Manage client marketing budgets, track and report results.
• Direct day-to-day work of junior team members and align priorities with client objectives.

Skills

People management

Project management

Budget management

Digital marketing

Marketing analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

BA/BS in marketing/communications

Tools

HTML

Marketing automation

Digital advertising tools

Job description

Smithbucklin in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications to lead data-driven marketing initiatives across client organizations, translating audience insights into growth strategies and measurable actions.

You will manage campaigns, budgets, and a marketing team, collaborating with client leadership to raise brand awareness, membership and event participation while leveraging marketing tech and AI insights.