Director of Marketing
Apply NowCompany: Gould & Ratner LLP
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Gould & Ratner is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Marketing to oversee the firm's marketing initiatives and support business development efforts. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), the Director of Marketing will play a key role in enhancing the firm's brand, developing marketing strategies and executing tactics that align with the firm's growth and visibility objectives. This role requires a creative and innovative leader with significant experience in professional services marketing, preferably in-house at a law firm.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation.
- Oversee branding, digital marketing, content strategy and client/prospect/referral source engagement initiatives.
- Manage the firm's website and social media channels, as well as other digital assets to ensure brand consistency and effectiveness.
- Draft content - including biographies, practice descriptions, news items and social posts, among other items - for the website and social media channels when needed.
- Collaborate with the CMO, partners and practice groups to develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns and business development initiatives.
- Manage and assist in the creation of thought leadership content, including useful articles, blog posts, client alerts and occasional custom reports.
- Draft various brochure and experiential content in support of business development efforts, including pitches, RFP responses, client proposals and other presentations.
- Prepare firm and practice submissions for online directories, databases and other publications.
- Manage and support creation of advertising and other deliverables for all business and charitable sponsorships/contributions.
- Plan and help execute all firm-sponsored marketing and business development-related events, as well as webinars, podcasts and conference participation.
- Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence and client feedback to inform marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with the CMO and marketing coordinator to execute projects and other deliverables as a marketing team, tracking and ensuring appropriate progress, providing guidance and feedback when appropriate.
- Manage relationships with agencies, vendors and contractors to execute marketing initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 7-10 years of marketing leadership & management experience (manager and above), preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools (i.e., Canva, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud), CRM systems and analytics platforms.
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, firm leadership and external partners.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- The target salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Salary determinations are based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.
- Profit sharing plan & 401k.
- Generous vacation, personal, & sick time allowance.
- Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
- Emphasis on professional & business development.
- Hybrid in-office position. Current Firm policy is 10 days a month in office subject to training and business demands.