Director of Marketing

Nenni and Associates • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Director of Marketing will lead marketing strategy and execution for a growing professional services organization serving public sector and education markets. This role is highly hands-on and plays a critical role in proposal development, brand positioning, events, and sales enablement. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who excels at execution, understands RFQs/RFPs, and is comfortable operating as a player–coach in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of marketing experience, preferably in professional services
• Demonstrated experience with RFQs/RFPs and proposal development (required)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Ability to oversee and ensure quality of design, video, and digital content
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and consistency
• Comfortable working with senior executives and cross-functional sales teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, AEC, public sector, or education markets preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and support RFQ/RFP and proposal development across all service offerings
• Develop and maintain proposal templates, case studies, resumes, and pursuit materials
• Manage website content, social media presence, and digital communications
• Produce and distribute a bi-monthly marketing newsletter
• Plan and manage conference participation, including booth design and sponsorships
• Coordinate event invitations, RSVP tracking, and post-event follow-up
• Collect and develop customer testimonials and marketing video content
• Collaborate closely with sales leadership and executive leadership
• Manage external marketing vendors and creative partners
• Oversee and manage a defined annual marketing budget
• Serve as a player–coach, mentoring and developing one direct report
• Establish scalable marketing systems, tools, and workflows
• Lead the continued evolution of the marketing function as the organization grows

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentive structure tied to proposal success, marketing execution, and overall company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed