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BMO Financial Group

320 S Canal Street Chicago Illinois,60606
<br>
<div><p>You&rsquo;re a dynamic, capable, experienced storyteller and strategic thinker with a strong appreciation for branding and marketing&mdash;even if you don&rsquo;t think of yourself as a &ldquo;marketer&rdquo; today. You&rsquo;re fascinated by consumer behavior. You know how to visualize data to tell compelling stories. You&rsquo;re a pro at turning out a persuasive, data-driven executive-ready presentation that changes minds and wins support. You can (and sometimes will) turn that presentation around in 24 hours, because you&rsquo;ve done it dozens&mdash;even hundreds&mdash;of times before in at a consulting firm or similar organization. You&rsquo;re adept at bringing together multiple ideas and data points and synthesizing them into a unified point of view&mdash;even when there is ambiguity. In fact, other people come to you for advice and guidance on their own decks and leadership presentations because yours are just so good!</p><p></p><p>
But most importantly: you want to be part of a culture of ideas, fun, and learning with smart, hilarious people who do some of the most exciting, successful work in banking and marketing.</p><p></p><p>
As a part of the U.S. Banking marketing team that supports our personal, commercial, and wealth businesses, the role will collaborate with the US marketing leadership team to develop and articulate the group&rsquo;s strategic plan and associated initiatives. This includes gathering, interpreting and reporting information that helps stakeholders understand the role of the work we do and the results we generate on behalf of the bank. You&rsquo;ll work with the team to interpret campaign performance, and provide planning, support and recommendations to improve operational effectiveness and track our achievements. Finally, you&rsquo;ll serve as strategic counsel to the U.S. chief marketing officer, generating effective, consistent communications for the CMO and for the leadership team.</p><p></p><p><b>
Must-haves:</b></p><ul><li>
Highly effective interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships</li><li>
Strong written and oral presentation skills and presence&mdash;with strong technical ability with PowerPoint, Excel and Word with exceptional data visualization skills.</li><li>
Comfortable with being uncomfortable and can effectively manage ambiguity, creating structure and defining opportunities</li><li>
Highly effective at working in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities</li><li>
Ability to think strategically while working tactically</li><li>
Well-developed project &amp; time management skills</li><li>
Razor sharp analytical and problem-solving skills</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Strategy</b></p><ul><li>
Be a strategic expert and consult on initiatives that improve performance of marketing initiatives</li><li>
Communicate key insights and relevant facts effectively to different audiences, including crafting comprehensive and compelling narratives and proposals with a keen eye for strategic positioning.</li><li>
Lead and proactively participate in strategic brainstorming discussions with the goal of not just developing recommendations, but to build a strategic framework that will result in decision making.</li><li>
Ability to facilitate ideation sessions and continuously inspire new ways of thinking</li><li>
Develop PowerPoint presentations that influence and build comprehensive business cases that help secure alignment and move initiatives forward</li><li>
Support the annual marketing planning process for the US PCW marketing team, coordinating closely with the Enterprise/Integrated Marketing Planning team</li><li>
Continuously improve marketing team operations through thought leadership and best practice implementation</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Execution</b></p><ul><li>
Lead implementation of the strategy and roadmap by deploying change management skills to ensure alignment and engagement of partners to achieve objectives</li><li>
Report results and outcomes of the strategy to marketing leadership team</li><li>
Maintain business management and operational processes including but not limited to planning, performance tracking, technology funding, townhall preparations, team off-site preparations, integrated marketing council preparations and other necessary requests from marketing leadership team</li><li>
Support CMO by working with Marketing leaders and business partners to plan the presentations, content, speakers and topics for key internal (e.g. executive meetings, committee meetings) and external communications (e.g. industry conferences)</li><li>
Support CMO&rsquo;s senior leadership team in day to day stakeholder management and with strategic executive level communications and presentations to drive thought leadership and progress on our team&rsquo;s mandate and objectives</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Marketing Intelligence and Analytics</b></p><ul><li>
Monitor best practices and competitor activities, both locally and globally as well as across industries, to understand trends, forecast developments, and identify potential solutions for growth and innovation</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Typically 7+ years of relevant experience</li><li>
Undergraduate degree; MBA an asset.</li><li>
Solid knowledge of banking industry.</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of strategic planning and execution.</li><li>
Experience in marketing, public relations or advertising</li></ul>
<p><b>Salary:</b></p><p>
$102,000.00 - $190,000.00</p><p><b>
Pay Type:</b></p><p>
Salaried</p><p>
The above represents BMO Financial Group&rsquo;s pay range and type.</p><p>
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group&rsquo;s expected target for the first year in this position.</p><p>
BMO Financial Group&rsquo;s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards</p>
<p><b>About Us</b></p><p>
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.</p><p>
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one &ndash; for yourself and our customers. We&rsquo;ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we&rsquo;ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.</p><p>
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en
</p><p>BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.</p><p>
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</p><p>
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.</p></div>

Senior Manager, U.S. Marketing Strategy & Operations

National Restaurant Association

<p></p><div><p>The National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation are proud to be part of a highly respected industry, providing hospitality, opportunity, and quality of life. Much like the industry we represent, we have a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive culture, grounded in trust, hospitality, collaboration, and innovation. These are the core values that inspire our work, and what we are looking for in a dynamic new role as Senior Social Media Manager.</p>
<p>
Reporting to the VP of Digital Marketing, and as an integral strategic leader within our digital marketing department, the Senior Social Media Manager will be responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive social media vision that advances the Association&rsquo;s mission, advocacy, member engagement, as well as our leading product brands, including ServSafe, AHLEI, and Restaurantowner.com. Serving as a thought leader on social trends, policy, and digital engagement, the Senior Social Media Manager will work cross-functionally to drive measurable business outcomes and oversee the development and implementation of innovative social media strategies.</p>
<p>
Ideal candidates bring a passion for content, community, and audience development with a minimum of seven years&rsquo; experience managing social media strategy for a brand, nonprofit, or association. Position requires a highly creative and collaborative self-starter, with proven experience developing compelling, insight-driven campaigns. Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus, as well as experience developing and implementing an influencer strategy.</p>
<p>
This role can operate from either our Chicago or DC office, following our hybrid work structure with a required three days onsite, Monday - Wednesday and flexibility to work remote Thursday and Friday.</p>
<p>
We are proud to offer our team members comprehensive benefits, designed to support their financial, professional, and personal well-being. In addition to outstanding healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), competitive salaries, generous vacation and leave time, we offer a matching 401(k) plan, a unique collection of corporate discounts and memberships, as well as programs to support career and skills development, learning and tuition assistance, and so much more.</p>
<p>
The work you will do as the Senior Social Media Manager will be integral to amplifying the Association&rsquo;s voice to drive awareness, engagement, and advocacy. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>
<p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<p><b>
Strategy, Leadership &amp; Planning</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and lead the Association&rsquo;s and the Educational Foundation&rsquo;s social media strategy, ensuring alignment with broader communications, advocacy, and marketing goals.</li>
<li>Oversee annual, quarterly, and monthly social media planning, including campaign development, channel strategy, and resource allocation.</li>
<li>Identify and capitalize on key industry moments for social amplification and engagement.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary advisor on social media trends, platform innovations, and best practices.</li>
<li>Lead competitive and industry benchmarking to inform strategy and innovation.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Content Creation &amp; Oversight</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Guide the creation, curation, and publishing of high-impact content (text, image, video, infographics, stories, reels, etc.) across all major platforms.</li>
<li>Set standards for brand voice, style, and compliance in all social content.</li>
<li>Oversee content calendar management and scheduling tools.</li>
<li>Approve and review major campaigns, ensuring quality and strategic alignment.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Community Engagement &amp; Stakeholder Relations</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead proactive engagement with influencers, industry partners, and key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Oversee social listening and reputation management, including crisis communications and rapid response protocols.</li>
<li>Establish guidelines for community management and escalation.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Analytics, Reporting &amp; Optimization</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Set KPIs and performance metrics for social media initiatives.</li>
<li>Oversee the production of performance dashboards and executive reports, present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.</li>
<li>Drive a culture of data-driven optimization, testing, and continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Paid Social &amp; Advertising</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead the strategy and execution of social media advertising campaigns, including budgeting, targeting, creative direction, and ROI analysis.</li>
<li>Coordinate with paid media and digital advertising teams to maximize impact.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Cross-functional Collaboration</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary social media liaison to advocacy, research, membership, events, and communications teams.</li>
<li>Lead social media support for major launches, campaigns, and events.</li>
<li>Provide guidance, training, and best practices to internal teams and affiliates.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Required Qualifications, Skills &amp; Competencies</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field; master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li>
<li>7+ years of professional experience managing social media for a brand, nonprofit, or association, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in developing and executing social media strategies at scale.</li>
<li>Experience managing social media advertising campaigns and budgets.</li>
<li>Exceptional leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.</li>
<li>Advanced writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.</li>
<li>Expertise with social media management, listening, and analytics tools.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into strategic action.</li>
<li>Highly effective organizational, time-management, priority-setting and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; ability to collaborate, influence and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Exceptional strategic and critical thinking skills.</li>
<li>Ability to thrive within fast-paced and fluid environment.</li>
<li>Ability to travel as needed; estimate 10%.</li>
</ul>
<p><b> </b><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience in trade associations, public policy, or advocacy.</li>
<li>Background in the restaurant, hospitality, or foodservice industries.</li>
<li>Expertise in video content creation, short-form video, and live streaming.</li>
<li>Proficiency with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).</li>
<li>Experience coordinating with state or local chapters/affiliates.</li>
</ul>
<p><b> </b><b>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</b></p>
<p><b>
The National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, and The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (together, &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) is committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is Company's policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</b></p>
<p><b>
It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.</b></p>
<p><b>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.</b></p>
<p><b>
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Senior Social Media Manager

Acrisure LLC

<div></div><div><div>Job Description</div><div><div><div>
About Acrisure</div></div><div><div>
A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services &ndash; and more.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Job Summary</div></div><div><div>
Acrisure is seeking a Senior Manager, Field Marketing, North America Retail (NAR) to lead a regional Field Marketing pod and ensure consistent, high-quality local activation of NAR&rsquo;s go-to-market strategy. This player/coach role owns the regional content calendar, prioritizes all field marketing work, sets event strategy, and aligns directly with Division Sales Leadership. The Senior Manager is accountable for ensuring the team drives measurable commercial impact&mdash;including new prospects, cross-sell and upsell progression, and stronger client retention&mdash;and leads the structured feedback loop that informs Marketing, PMM, GTM, Product, and Industry Specialty teams. This role requires strong strategic judgment, ruthless prioritization, and the ability to translate enterprise strategy into locally relevant execution</div></div><div><div>
Responsibilities</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Leadership &amp; Prioritization: Lead and coach Field Marketing Managers across assigned regions or industries. Set focus, allocate work, and ensure consistency and quality across all regional activation. Act as a player/coach for high-impact initiatives, strategic accounts, and complex marketing needs. Ruthlessly prioritize efforts based on business impact, not volume of requests.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Intake Ownership &amp; Operational Excellence: Own the Field Marketing intake process, triaging, routing, and prioritizing all FM requests. Ensure requests align with divisional priorities and GTM objectives before assigning work. Design and refine processes for localization, campaign setup, execution, and repository management. Establish governance standards and usage tracking to improve efficiency and reduce rework.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Regional Strategy &amp; Content Calendar Ownership: Own the regional content calendar and ensure strong alignment with national GTM and division needs. Translate national campaigns, value propositions, and product launches into strategic regional activation plans. Optimize messaging and collateral for local relevance, competitive dynamics, and buyer needs. Ensure field teams prioritize programs tied to pipeline generation, cross-sell, and retention.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
GTM Activation &amp; Sales Partnership: Oversee regional activation of GTM plays to generate new prospects, accelerate cross-sell/upsell, and strengthen retention. Partner directly with Sales Leadership to identify key opportunities, accounts, and market needs. Ensure high adoption of collateral, campaigns, and messaging across Advisors and divisions. Provide strategic support for major accounts, including tailored messaging, content, and event strategy.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Event Strategy &amp; Cross-Functional Alignment: Own regional event strategy, standards, and prioritization across Divisions. Partner with Sales to define account-based event approaches (roundtables, executive dinners, workshops). Ensure events reinforce the Acrisure value proposition and support measurable revenue goals. Coordinate closely with PMM, GTM, Creative, and other supporting teams for seamless execution.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Insights &amp; Feedback Loop: Lead a structured feedback loop capturing competitive intelligence, buyer objections, client needs, and Advisor insights. Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for Marketing, PMM, GTM, and Product teams. Measure performance of regional campaigns and events; recommend scaling, refinement, or sunset of programs. Support segmentation, ICP development, messaging refinement, and regional investment decisions with field-informed insights.</div></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
Requirements</div></div><div><div>
Required Qualifications</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Strong collaborator who builds trust with Sales Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization skills.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Strategic thinker skilled at translating strategy into regional action.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Experience evaluating ROI and making data-informed decisions.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Proven ability to coach, develop, and elevate field marketing talent.</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Education and Experience:</div></div><div><div>
Required Qualifications</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
7&ndash;10 years of experience in marketing, field marketing, or sales enablement (insurance/financial services a plus).</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
2+ years of leadership experience (managing people or cross-functional programs).</div></li></ul></div></div><div>
#LI-KS1</div><div></div><div>
Pay Details:</div><div></div>
The base compensation range for this position is $123,760 - $184,184. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.<div></div><div>
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.</div><div></div><div><br>
Why Join Us:</div><div>
At Acrisure, we&rsquo;re building more than a business, we&rsquo;re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.</div><div></div><div>
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.</div><div></div><div><br>
Employee Benefits</div><div>
We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:</div><ul><li><div>
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.</div></li><li><div>
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.</div></li><li><div>
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.</div></li><li><div>
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.</div></li><li><div>
&hellip; and so much more!</div></li></ul><div><i>
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting <i>leaves@acrisure.com</i>.</div><div></div><div><br>
California Residents: Learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the <div>Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy</div>.</div><div></div><div><br>
Recruitment Fraud: Please visit here to learn more about our <div>Recruitment Fraud Notice</div>.</div><div></div><div><br>
Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.</div></div>

Senior Manager, Field Marketing

SmithBucklin

<div><div><b>Smithbucklin</b>, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, with primary offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., is looking for a <b>Senior</b> <b>Manager</b> to join our <b>Marketing and Communications services</b> in our <b>Chicago office</b>. The Marketing and Communication Services unit (MCS) provides a range of services to our client organizations including marketing strategy, communication campaigns, channel management, and content strategy development and deployment. This Senior Manager role on average will lead or support between 3-5 clients. You will be responsible for partnering with executive directors and association leaders to identify and advise on the best marketing and communication strategies and practices to support the business objectives and outcomes for each client organization; and in turn managing the marketing, content and creative team members for executing the work.</div><div>
</div><div>
At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by <b>optimism, ambition, expertise, </b>and <b>thoughtfulness</b>, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.</div><div>
</div><div><b>
What You Will Do:</b></div><ul><li>
Develop, lead, and manage marketing and communications campaigns for client organizations comprised of healthcare, trade associations and/or professional societies in a fast-paced, multi-client environment.</li><li>
Develop and deliver marketing plans/briefs and/or communication campaigns to support the awareness, engagement and/or purchase of members and constituents.</li><li>
Manage and measure all communications channels to optimize reach and engagement; leverage digital marketing strategies and tactics (SEO, email automation, digital advertising).</li><li>
Develop and manage client marketing budgets, including tracking and reporting.</li><li>
Manage and engage teams in the implementation of marketing campaigns, including organizing and delegating project roles/responsibilities, managing team performance, and ensuring a quality product and timely delivery.</li><li>
Play a hands-on role in creating and overseeing the implementation of campaigns, this may include information gathering, writing, copy-editing and production management.</li><li>
Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with client leadership and other team members</li></ul><div></div><div>
 <b>This Role Might Be for You If&hellip;</b></div><ul><li>
You are a highly collaborative person who is adept at building relationships.</li><li>
You thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to shift gears quickly and manage expectations and priorities proactively.</li><li>
You gain professional satisfaction being accountable for work from inception through completion by providing strategic direction and advising on tactical approaches.</li><li>
You have the ability to travel.</li></ul><div>
 <b>Basic Qualifications</b>:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience</li><li>
8-12 years total relevant professional experience in marketing environment to include proven managerial skills.</li><li>
Proven track record for designing, leading, implementing, and tracking the performance of traditional and digital marketing and communications campaigns.</li><li>
Proficient in budgeting and financial management.</li><li>
Strong people management and project management skills.</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b>
</div><ul><li>BA/BS with a concentration in strategic/integrated communications, marketing, or business.</li><li>
Experience working in a collaborative environment (agency or professional services firm experience is a plus), and/or experience working for an AMC or association.</li><li>
Proficient in HTML, basic coding, marketing automation, and digital advertising applications.</li></ul><div>
</div><div><b>
Where Do You Fit?</b><br>
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people - regardless of position or compensation - an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.</div><div>
</div><div>
Our hybrid environment offers you the option of working from home two days per week. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.<br>
<br>
Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $105,000 - $115,000</div><div>
</div><div><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity</b><br>
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.</div><div></div><div><b><i>
Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment. You must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.</i></b></div></div>

Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications

Wells Enterprises, Inc.

<div><p>Are you ready to join a growing Insights team while working on some iconic ice cream brands? Are you a naturally curious individual who enjoys knowing the &lsquo;why&rsquo; behind the &lsquo;what&rsquo;? Are you seeking an opportunity that will expand your skill set beyond traditional market research approaches? Apply today to our Senior Consumer Insights Manager of Global Brands role! This role will conduct relevant consumer research in the U.S. that guides and supports innovation, brand strategy, and corporate initiatives. The Senior Manager of Consumer Insights Global Brands, supporting brands such as Nutella and Kinder Ice cream, will play a pivotal role in driving the business forward by transforming data into actionable insights.
</p><p>Responsibilities Include:
</p><ul><li>Insights Leadership
<ul><li>Serve as the unbiased consumer voice by providing thought collaboration with brand management through consumer and marketplace insights. Work with local and global business partners to understand and explain business drivers, competitive challenges and forward-looking opportunities for growth, short term and long term. Go beyond the data, build a &ldquo;what, so-what, now-what&rdquo; narrative that will drive action and impact business growth. Build consumer empathy and understanding across the business team by effectively communicating existing climate and identifying actionable learning needs. Understand consumers deeply, and uncover and translate data, to meaningful and compelling insights.
</li></ul></li><li>Drive Brand Insights
<ul><li>Ensure consumers are at the heart of everything we do. Infuse &quot;consumer obsession&quot; and champion the external view across our businesses. Drive &quot;consumer obsession&quot; in the day to day. Communicate consumer and marketplace insights for brand using diverse and multiple sources (syndicated and custom research) Embed learning to increase the impact of insights into action by making them meaningful to the business strategy. Build the consumer story by connecting the dots across various pieces of research, primary and secondary, as well as behavioral data. Envisions impact of insights on the business, with an end-to-end thinking mindset. Focus on establishing business partners&rsquo; decisions and aligning the research agenda to them, then tailor communications of research findings to support upcoming decisions.
</li></ul></li><li>Data Analysis and Interpretation
<ul><li>Transform complex data sets into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions. Present research findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
</li></ul></li><li>Strategic Partnership
<ul><li>Collaborate with marketing, sales, product development, and other departments to integrate insights into business strategies. Work closely with external research vendors and agencies to ensure high-quality research outcomes. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver insights that support their objectives.
</li></ul></li><li>Innovation and Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging research methodologies, and best practices in consumer insights. Continuously seek opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the insights function. Drive innovation in research approaches and data utilization to keep the company at the forefront of industry insights.
</li></ul></li><li>Project Management
<ul><li>Oversee multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Prioritize projects based on business needs and strategic importance. Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards and data privacy regulations. Manage projects within approved budget. Ensure the research roadmap and budget align to key priorities across brand strategy, innovation, communications, and foresight.</li></ul></li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Psychology, Sociology or related field required; MBA preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of marketing research experience with budget responsibility in a consumerpackaged goods company. Strong drive for results with a passion for the consumer and marketing. Business-owner vs. researcher mindset. Proficiency in syndicated and custom data
</li><li>Minimum of 10+ years of experience in consumer insights, market research, or a related role within the CPG industry.
</li><li>Deep understanding of the CPG sector, including key players, market dynamics, and industry trends.
</li><li>Knowledge of the competitive landscape and market positioning strategies within the CPG space. &bull; Understanding of how to integrate consumer insights into marketing strategies and business decisions.
</li><li>Experience in selecting appropriate, diverse research methodologies, designing research studies, and trying new methods when appropriate.
</li><li>Experience leading projects with ownership of budgets, research partners, research, and schedule.
</li><li>Research Expertise: Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
</li><li>Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
</li><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly and persuasively to various audiences.
</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
</li><li>Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Visible change agent with an entrepreneurial spirit and proven success in establishing progressive and advanced capabilities. &bull; Experience with developing and influencing brand strategy, omni-channel communications and innovation.
</li><li>Strong sense of curiosity and desire to seek opportunities to self-educate on new methodologies and techniques, and general research and business news. &bull; Ability to influence across multiple levels in an organization. &bull; Success in navigating complex business dynamics.
</li><li>The base pay range for this position is $128,501 to $179,902 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time
</li></ul><p>Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
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Senior Manager, Consumer Insights Global Brands

Spinutech

<div><p>Spinutech is an award-winning digital agency with over two decades of experience delivering innovative, data-driven web and marketing solutions. We&rsquo;re proud to hold elite partnerships&mdash;including Progress Sitefinity Premier Partner, Google Premier Partner, Google Marketing Platform Certified, Meta Business Partner, and nopCommerce Gold Partner status.</p><p>
At Spinutech, we&rsquo;re deeply invested in your potential&mdash;today and for the future.</p><p><b>
About the Role</b></p><p>
We&rsquo;re seeking an experienced Account Director to join our growing team. This senior leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, business leadership, and digital marketing innovation&mdash;particularly in industries that demand precision, compliance, and multi-location coordination.</p><p>
Experience in the senior living, healthcare, or multi-location B2C/B2B service sectors is highly preferred. The ideal candidate has led integrated marketing efforts across numerous locations or franchise-style organizations, bringing deep understanding of regional nuances, localized media strategies, and the ability to scale performance across a distributed network.</p><p>
You&rsquo;ll guide a team of Account Supervisors and Account Managers overseeing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring excellence in execution, solving client business problems, and driving measurable performance against core KPIs. You&rsquo;ll work closely with Spinutech&rsquo;s senior leadership, strategists, and channel experts to broker the right agency capabilities across SEO, media, creative, and analytics to deliver holistic, business-driving outcomes.</p><p>
Above all, we&rsquo;re looking for a collaborative, confident, and curious leader who can balance strategic thinking with tactical execution, and who understands the unique marketing dynamics of multi-location brands&mdash;especially within the senior living space.</p><br>
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Requirements:<br>
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<p><b>Strategic and Thought Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as the primary strategic advisor and business leader for key clients&mdash;guiding digital marketing strategy, performance insights, and cross-channel integration.</li><li>
Anticipate client needs and proactively identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and business performance improvement.</li><li>
Translate complex data and marketing analytics into actionable strategies and clear narratives that connect marketing impact to business results.</li><li>
Apply ecosystem-level thinking to ensure all strategies are connected across paid, earned, and owned channels for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>
Stay ahead of emerging digital trends and tools to continually evolve client strategies and internal best practices.</li><li>
Apply expertise in multi-location campaign management, ensuring media strategies drive both local and national performance for clients with regional footprints.</li></ul><p><b>
Client Partnership and Relationship Management</b></p><ul><li>
Build and maintain trusted partnerships with senior-level and C-suite client stakeholders.</li><li>
Provide strategic direction and business guidance across the full marketing mix to ensure client objectives and KPIs are exceeded.</li><li>
Act as a senior escalation point for clients, ensuring solutions are both strategic and actionable.</li><li>
Champion client retention, satisfaction, and long-term growth through proactive communication and value delivery.</li><li>
Leverage understanding of client industries, audience behavior, and market dynamics to guide data-informed recommendations.</li></ul><p><b>
Team Leadership and Development</b></p><ul><li>
Lead and mentor a team of Account Supervisors and Account Managers&mdash;providing guidance, feedback, and growth opportunities.</li><li>
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team.</li><li>
Establish clear goals and KPIs for team performance, client satisfaction, and account profitability.</li><li>
Ensure efficient resource allocation and utilization across accounts to maintain fiscal health and team balance.</li></ul><p><b>
Operational Excellence</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee scopes of work, budgets, and deliverables&mdash;ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and strategically aligned.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (strategy, media, creative, analytics, and development) to ensure integrated campaign delivery.</li><li>
Lead internal discussions to troubleshoot challenges, improve workflows, and optimize team efficiency.</li><li>
Drive innovation and idea generation through regular brainstorming and cross-discipline collaboration.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
10+ years of experience in client service and account management, with deep expertise in digital marketing strategy and performance media.</li><li>
Experience in senior living, healthcare, or other multi-location marketing environments strongly preferred.</li><li>
Proven success driving client business performance against measurable KPIs and growth objectives.</li><li>
3+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing account or client service teams.</li><li>
Proven success in building senior-level client relationships and managing large, complex accounts.</li><li>
Agency experience required.</li><li>
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; ability to connect data to insights and insights to business action.</li><li>
Advanced understanding of Google Analytics, paid media, SEO, social, and content strategies (certification not required for hire, but willingness to obtain is expected).</li><li>
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a process-driven mindset and a focus on efficiency and scalability.</li><li>
Strong financial acumen and understanding of account profitability and resource management.</li><li>
Excellent communication and presentation skills&mdash;able to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools (particularly Excel/Sheets for budgeting and analytics).</li><li>
Experience leading client presentations or public speaking engagements required.</li></ul></div>

Account Director

The University of Chicago

<div><div>Department</div>
Booth Marketing and Communications: Institutional Research and Strategic Insights<div><br>
About the Department</div>
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.<br>
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Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.<br>
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Chicago Booth is proud to claim:<br>
<ul><li>an unmatched faculty.</li><li>degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.</li><li>a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.</li><li>strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.</li></ul><br>
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.<div><br>
Job Summary</div>
The Senior Associate Director of Market Research leads the development and enhancement of Chicago Booth's market research infrastructure. This role focuses on strategic initiatives to drive data-driven decision-making and awareness through informing advertising targeting, lead generation, and program evaluation across Marketing and Booth at large. By leveraging a sophisticated market research framework, the Senior Associate Director will support global brand and program strategies while improving efficiency and internal capabilities. The role will work across all teams in Marketing and Communications, the Deans&rsquo; office, and Booth&rsquo;s leadership to create, measure and help implement various elements of marketing research that inform Chicago Booth&rsquo;s global, brand and program strategies.<div></div><div>
Responsibilities</div><ul><li>
Leads strategic market assessments and drives insights and recommendations. Leads comprehensive market research projects to help inform brand development, advertising strategies, and lead generation efforts for Chicago Booth&rsquo;s diverse program offerings. Understands and informs marketing objectives, as well as School-wide objectives at large. Implements and informs machine learning models to enhance targeting, and psychographic data blending to inform decision making for different parts of the School.</li><li>
Generates analytical insights, and creates reports for the marketing team, the Deans, senior leadership, Booth&rsquo;s staff, among others; ensures alignment with global strategy and program specific strategies and outcomes for new and ongoing initiatives.</li><li>
Expands the market research suite by in-housing work currently handled by contractors, enabling scale without increased workloads. Implements AI frameworks to automate data analysis, survey distributions, and coding infrastructure to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>
Designs and executes solutions to automate redundant tasks and processes within market research initiatives. Significantly enhances data collection and analysis practices for higher-level strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Strengthens partnerships and collaboration with various teams within Booth, including admissions and external partners, to integrate market research insights with editorial, digital, social media, and advertising strategies in alignment with advanced personalization efforts.</li><li>
Develops key performance indicators, reporting metrics, and automated reporting designs. Generates analytical insights and reports to guide marketing strategy for the Deans, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
Leads research projects, task forces and other initiatives to measure brand and program awareness globally, perception and market share; evaluates outcomes and recommends changes and adjustments in strategy as new trends emerge in the market.</li><li>
Conducts independent research and competitive analysis to assess market trends, audience behaviors, and preferences using quantitative and qualitative methods.</li><li>
Produces self-service dashboards and simplified tools for the users to be able to answer questions quickly and efficiently. Performs in a highly complex data infrastructure that requires agility.</li><li>
Manages projects of different scale and complexity including the logistics and respective timelines, and ensures that all milestones are met.</li><li>
Works with operations teams, project managers and operational frameworks to deliver work on a timely and integrated manner.</li><li>
Leads and develops methods to analyze complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information. Develops and maintains infrastructure that connects medium to large complex data sets.</li><li>
Provides expertise to staff or faculty members in defining the project and applies principals of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.</li><li>
Performs other related work as needed.</li></ul><div><br>
Minimum Qualifications</div><div>
Education:</div>
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.<div><br>
Work Experience:</div>
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.<div><br>
Certifications:</div><div>
-</div><div></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications</div><div></div><div>
Education:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Experience:</div><ul><li>
At least seven years of experience in statistical analysis, survey design, survey fielding, market research and evaluation.</li><li>
At least two years of experience using business intelligence software such as Tableau, ability to tell stories through visualization.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in survey design, research design, experimental methods, sampling methods, quantitative and qualitative research methods.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Technical Skills or Knowledge:</div><ul><li>
Advanced statistical programming, data querying and manipulation using R, Python, SQL, or other comparable tools and languages.</li><li>
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, and Tableau programming skills for data mining and to supplement and enhance data analyses.</li><li>
Skilled at working with survey applications such as Qualtrics.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Competencies</div><ul><li>
Demonstrated leadership abilities to understand strategic direction, translate it to reasonable market research initiatives and deliver outcomes.</li><li>
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>
Work with project management software and project managers for effective work delivery.</li><li>
Proven ability to work independently as well as on a team.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving skills, verbal/written communication, and explain technical concepts to business audiences.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior leadership and translating technical concepts to business audiences.</li><li>
Effective partnership development skills to build meaningful relationships both internally and externally.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Working Conditions</div><ul><li>
This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Application Documents</div><ul><li>
Resume/CV (required)</li><li>
Cover Letter (required)</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br>
Job Family</div>
Research<div><br>
Role Impact</div>
Individual Contributor<div><br>
Scheduled Weekly Hours</div>
37.5<div><br>
Drug Test Required</div>
No<div><br>
Health Screen Required</div>
No<div><br>
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required</div>
No<div><br>
Pay Rate Type</div>
Salary<div><br>
<br>
FLSA Status</div>
Exempt<div><br>
<br>
Pay Range</div>
$90,000.00 - $115,000.00<div>
The included pay rate or range represents the University&rsquo;s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.</div><div><br>
Benefits Eligible</div>
Yes<div>
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the<div> </div><div>Benefits Guidebook</div><div>.</div></div><div><br>
Posting Statement</div><div>
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the <div>University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.</div></div><div></div><div><br>
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via <div>Applicant Inquiry Form.</div></div><div></div><div><br>
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.</div><div></div><div><br>
The University of Chicago's Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: <div>http://securityreport.uchicago.edu</div>. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.</div></div>

Senior Associate Director, Market Research

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