Director of Marketing

As the Director of Marketing, you will spearhead the strategy and execution of marketing initiatives that fuel brand growth, deepen customer connection, and deliver business results in a direct-to-consumer environment. You'll lead and develop the full suite of marketing functions—including brand, digital, content, performance marketing, and consumer insights—by guiding a high-performing team of 4–5 direct reports. Your role is to align every campaign and program with broader company objectives and long-term vision, while nurturing collaboration and professional growth throughout the department. Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and results-driven leader with a deep understanding of consumer behavior, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires strong business acumen, strong executive presence, creative leadership and operational discipline to drive consistent execution and long-term brand equity. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: 1. Brand Strategy & Management Develop and oversee the brand strategy, ensuring consistent and differentiated positioning across all channels Lead brand architecture, messaging, and go-to-market planning for existing and new product lines Identify growth opportunities based on consumer insights, category trends, and competitive analysis Oversee brand guidelines and ensure alignment across all customer-facing content and communication 2. Direct-to-Consumer Growth & Performance Marketing Lead the strategy and execution of customer acquisition and retention across digital channels including paid media, search, email/SMS, and website optimization Partner with internal and external teams to execute high-performing, full-funnel marketing campaigns Oversee budget allocation, KPI setting, and reporting for all D2C initiatives Ensure seamless integration of marketing efforts with eCommerce operations, customer experience, and product teams 3. Analytics, Insights & Reporting Build and maintain dashboards and performance reporting across marketing activities Leverage data to inform decisions on campaign performance, customer segmentation, LTV, CAC, and attribution modeling Provide leadership with regular updates on marketing performance, budget pacing, and forward-looking forecasts Use both quantitative and qualitative insights to inform ongoing brand and growth strategy 4. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing marketing team across brand, digital, and content functions Manage agency partners and vendors to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence Collaborate with the executive team on business planning, brand development, and cross-functional initiatives Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and results within the marketing organization 5. Creative Development & Content Oversight Guide the creative and content strategy across all customer-facing channels, including digital, social, video etc. xrczosw Oversee campaign development from brief through execution, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and business objectives Support influencer, ambassador, and community engagement strategies that drive awareness and brand loyalty Ensure high standards of creative excellence, brand consistency, and customer resonance Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred). 7–10 years of progressive marketing experience, CPG brand management preferred and demonstrated success in D2C marketing Experienced in coaching and leading teams Proven ability to lead and scale marketing functions in a growth-stage or omni-channel consumer business Deep understanding of performance marketing, customer journey optimization, and marketing analytics Experience managing cross-functional teams, external agencies, and complex marketing programs Strong commercial acumen, communication skills, and executive presence