Head of Marketing

Keller Executive Search • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients.

As the Head of Marketing based in Chicago, this role leads the internal Marketing function and ensures consistent delivery across teams supporting executive search operations.

Requirements

• Proven ability to set strategy and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and complex initiatives end-to-end.
• Data-driven approach with comfort using metrics, reporting, and process improvement methods.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and experience working across functions and geographies.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional local language capability is an advantage.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• additional local language capability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, setting clear goals and accountability.
• Partner with sales, delivery, research, and leadership teams to streamline workflows and remove friction.
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership, translating data into practical action.
• Define and execute the Marketing strategy aligned with business priorities and service standards.
• Identify risks and implement controls to protect service quality, data, and reputation.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and operating rhythms to track outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development and high-visibility projects.
• Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.
• Open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees