Director of Marketing Jobs in Illinois

A Director of Marketing typically oversees all marketing operations of an organization and develops a functional marketing strategy. They are responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring a company's overall business marketing strategy. Some of the key tasks may include demographic research, identifying target audiences, setting budget allocations, analyzing market trends, and determining product demand. They are also responsible for the development and management of the marketing department's budget and for driving growth in the company through new customer acquisition, customer retention, and growth programs.

Essential skills required for a Director of Marketing include excellent leadership abilities, analytical thinking, creativity, and well-developed interpersonal skills. A deep understanding of marketing principles, modern marketing tools and techniques, and a strategic mindset are crucial. Certifications and proficiency in Digital Marketing, SEO, Content Marketing, Google Analytics, and Social Media Advertising are highly valuable. Prior to becoming a Director of Marketing, individuals might have roles as Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, or Product Managers.

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Marketing Director - Brand & Product

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Present marketing strategies and results to senior leadership and other stakeholders....

Digital Marketing Lead

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 14 hours ago

at NVA Transportation Inc. in Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States Job Description Plan and develop social media and marketing programs to maintain favorable public perceptions of the company....

Marketing Director, Innovation Platform&Functional - 389001

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago

at PepsiCo Corp in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description Overview PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion...

ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT Across Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world to reach their financial goals. Our advisor-led wealth management businesses...

Senior Director Digital Marketing

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

**Key Responsibilities** + Partner with the Marketing Leadership and Product Marketing teams to develop and implement integrated digital marketing strategies for U.S. and international markets, including...

Marketing Director, Professional Segment Partner

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

strategy and roadmap for the segment + Own the full-funnel strategyfrom awareness to conversion to retentionfor the Professional segment _Cross-functional Collaboration_ + Partner with Demand Generation...

Associate Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Information

  • Belleville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Belleville, IL
  • 1 day ago

ANNOUNCEMENT Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the full-time administrative position of Associate Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Information. POSITION...

VP of Marketing

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey marketing strategies and collaborate with stakeholders....

Marketing Director - Brand & Product

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Placement Type: Permanent Salary: $150K - $160K Start Date: 08.25.2025 Marketing Director Brand & Product Job Title: Director, Brand & Product Marketing Location: Columbia, MD | Downtown...

Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

The Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media serves as the primary strategist and implementer for all digital marketing and social media efforts at the Lake County Campus. This role supports...

Associate Director, Marketing Research

  • Mettawa, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL
  • 2 days ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

Partner Marketing Lead, Amazon Connect (6 month contract)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Demonstrated experience in developing, executing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives....

Sales and Marketing Director

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 3 days ago

Where Lives & Careers Flourish! Make a real difference in someone’s life... starting with yours! At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional...

Assistant Director, Marketing & Fan Development

  • Urbana, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 3 days ago

Assistant Director, Marketing & Fan Development Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Job Summary Generate revenue and attendance for Illinois Athletics while building and protecting the Illinois Athletics...

Digital Marketing Director (m/f/d)

  • Lisle, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Lisle, IL
  • 3 days ago

strategies to customer needs at every stage: part discovery, design-in, prototyping, production revision, and purchasing....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Director of Marketing Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMarketing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Director of Marketings in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.9%
Master's Degree
31.7%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
High School or GED
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Marketings in Illinois
8-10 years
34.0%
4-6 years
18.8%
6-8 years
15.0%
2-4 years
12.1%
Less than 1 year
10.5%
1-2 years
7.2%
10+ years
2.5%


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