Head of Marketing job in Chicago

About Us:
Flowers for Dreams is ushering in a craft flower movement. Locally crafted flowers for fair and honest prices across locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit, as well as overnight shipping to most of the Great Lakes region. Every bouquet benefits an amazing local charity. Named one of Business Insider's Most Inspiring Companies in America.

We're looking for an entrepreneurial Head of Marketing with startup growth experience and a keen eye for design. This creative marketer will be responsible for our next generation online & offline acquisition strategy including overseeing a team of 5+ with Design Director, Social Media Manager, Experiential Manager, PR consultant, SEO contractor, and more. The hybrid position is based in Chicago with 2 day/week remote flexibility.

Help us become the leading brand in flowers and a nationwide, socially conscious leader.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with CEO to execute brand goals and objectives.
• Design omni-channel marketing plan to scale across multiple cities.
• Oversee paid customer acquisition & organic content teams.
• Manage the growth of our brand army with new engagement ideas.
• Monitor campaign performance with data insight & trend analysis.

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years experience in key startup creative or marketing leadership roles.
• Experience with brand development in successful CPG, retail, or product companies.
• Strong management skills with proven experience building & motivating teams.
• Natural self starter willing to roll up their sleeves and get in the weeds.
• Positive growth mindset & shared values with Flowers for Dreams brand.

Benefits:

• Medical, life, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions.
• 401 (k) retirement savings plans with employer matching.
• Employer-provided student loan repayment assistance.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and mental health day(s).

Values:
Do Good - "Life's Most Persistent and Urgent Question Is, 'What Are You Doing For Others?'" Martin Luther King Jr

Take Risks - "Whoever Dares, Wins" Sayeret Matkal

Challenge Yourself - "Every Artists Was First An Amateur" Ralph Waldo Emerson

Make it Beautiful -"Design is a Behavior, Not a Department" David Milne

Act Fast - "We Have a Strategic Plan, It's Called Doing Things" Herb Kelleher

Cover letter required. In 2-3 paragraphs, please detail what draws you to the role, your informative experience(s) in marketing, and the shared values & excitement about the Flowers for Dreams brand.