MX is seeking a Director of Marketing to lead the marketing function of one of the largest independent B2B marketing agencies in the United States. This is a rare and genuinely challenging role: you'll be building strategy and driving results for a company staffed with some of the most talented B2B marketing professionals in the industry. A strong POV, high energy, and tangible results will be essential to establishing credibility and building momentum for the agency's marketing efforts.

The Director of Marketing must possess the ability to build alignment and drive execution across leaders and subject matter experts. This role is the strategic owner of MX's entire marketing program, responsible for building brand awareness, driving pipeline, and leading the agency through a brand evolution already underway in 2026. You'll orchestrate a lean core marketing team alongside the agency's full resources: media, data analytics, content, creative, and an external PR firm.

If you're a marketer who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, loves to collaborate, and is ready to go all-in, we want to hear from you.

What You’Ll Do

Marketing Strategy Pipeline Accountability Develop, own, and continuously iterate MX's marketing strategy, balancing brand building with near-term pipeline generation across MX's five entry points: Activation, Content, Brand, Demand, and Digital. Be accountable for marketing's contribution to the new business pipeline, working in close partnership with the new business team. Set the annual marketing budget and manage spend across channels, programs, and partners.

Brand Positioning Relaunch Leadership Play a central role in the 2026 relaunch of the MX brand, one of the most significant and visible initiatives underway at the agency. Ensure the new brand platform is activated consistently and powerfully across all channels, from the website to social to paid media to events, to position MX as THE growth partner for B2B marketers with growth ambitions . Team Resource Leadership Lead the core marketing team (Digital Marketing Manager, PR Content Marketing Manager) and orchestrate the broader agency resources supporting marketing.

Manage external marketing resources contributing to our integrated marketing efforts and other growth initiatives. Be a visible, energetic, and collaborative presence in the Burr Ridge office that makes MX employees excited to participate in marketing activities. Awareness Market Presence Build MX's profile in the B2B marketing community through earned media, events, awards, thought leadership, and social channels.

Elevate how MX shows up in AI search (AEO/GEO), traditional organic search, and social, alongside the Digital Marketing Manager. Oversee the 1:1 ABM program targeting pre-RFP enterprise opportunities. Executive Partnership Report marketing performance and pipeline impact directly to the leadership team.

Serve as the marketing voice in ELT discussions about growth strategy and market position. Translate performance data into clear strategy adjustments - be as comfortable presenting a pivot as a win.

What We’Re Looking For

10+ years of marketing leadership with a demonstrated track record of driving pipeline and brand metrics Agency background strongly preferred; you understand the pace, the culture, and the reality that client work takes priority. A strategic mind first; you set direction, hold teams accountable, and adjust based on results. Proven ability to lead a room, build credibility, and earn buy-in from smart, opinionated people, in particular, other marketing professionals Entrepreneurial energy: comfortable in fast-moving environments with limited process structure In-office presence at our Burr Ridge, IL headquarters, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday minimum, and any day clients or collaboration require What This Role Is Not We want to be direct.