Managing Director, Marketing & AI

Sia•San Francisco, CA

2d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sia is seeking a Managing Director for its Marketing & AI practice. This role is a senior leadership position at the intersection of business development, thought leadership, and practice leadership. The ideal candidate will own client relationships, drive revenue growth, and contribute to the overall expansion of the practice. The role requires a strong background in consulting, a proven ability to originate and lead engagements, and deep expertise in AI and marketing transformation. The Managing Director will be responsible for developing thought leadership, driving AI adoption, originating new business, leading client engagements, managing a portfolio of client relationships, and building and leading a high-performing consulting team.

Requirements

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
15+ years in management consulting or a comparable advisory environment, with a track record of growing client relationships and driving revenue at a senior level
A network and presence within enterprise technology and/or SaaS with the ability to access and build relationships at organizations with significant marketing budgets and organizational complexity
Demonstrated experience leading and selling consulting engagements, not just delivering them
Deep expertise in enterprise marketing and a strong understanding of how AI is reshaping marketing organizations, operating models, and customer engagement
Strong commercial instincts comfortable with P&L accountability, pricing, and the economics of a consulting engagement
Exceptional communicator and presenter, with the executive presence to lead conversations at the most senior levels of a client organization
Highly organized and capable of managing a complex, multi-client portfolio without losing precision
Experience in GTM ecosystems of large tech and SaaS companies, performance marketing, product marketing, marketing operations, analytics
Experience building or scaling a practice, team, or business unit
Bachelor's or Master's degree
Candidates must demonstrate an established external presence through activities such as speaking at industry conferences, membership in industry associations, or leadership in executive-level forums.

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and champion a distinctive point of view on AI, marketing transformation, and enterprise marketing trends.
Design and evolve operating models, delivery frameworks, and performance infrastructure for practice scalability.
Drive AI adoption across client engagements and internal operations.
Represent Sia externally through industry events, executive forums, and thought leadership content.
Originate and expand marketing advisory engagements across industries.
Meet and exceed revenue targets through new business development, account expansion, and relationship management.
Leverage an established executive network to create access and advance opportunities.
Lead the commercial strategy for new and existing engagements, including solution design, pricing, and positioning.
Partner with practice leadership to identify growth opportunities and shape go-to-market strategies.
Serve as the executive sponsor and trusted advisor for a portfolio of strategic client relationships.
Lead executive-level engagement across complex organizations.
Expand existing engagements by identifying emerging client needs and developing solutions.
Own the financial performance of the portfolio, managing engagement economics and profitability.
Build and lead a high-performing consulting team.
Set clear expectations and maintain a high standard of quality through coaching and mentorship.
Foster a culture that develops future leaders and creates opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Annual Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000
Personal Sales Bonus
Appraisal/Performance Bonus (annual)
3 Medical plans
Dental and Vision
Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
401K retirement plan with 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
Building Healthy Families program
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
College savings and student loan repayment assistance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to wellness programs (Gym membership reimbursement, LiveHealth Online virtual care, Personalized support from a Well-being Coach)
Employee Assistance Program
Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources