About the Opportunity
Contango is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Marketing to join our growing team spread across New York and Tulsa. As a key management position, you'll be responsible for driving demand generation, supporting our sales organization, and building our marketing function from the ground up. This is a foundational opportunity to shape the future of our marketing strategy.
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Core Responsibilities
- Own and deliver on quarterly lead generation commitments that align with sales targets
- Develop and execute comprehensive demand generation strategies across multiple channels
- Lead content creation and campaign development to support sales prospecting efforts
- Build and manage marketing automation systems and processes
- Create and optimize the marketing-to-sales pipeline
- Collaborate closely with sales leadership to align marketing initiatives with sales objectives
- Hands-on execution of marketing initiatives while building out the marketing team
- Measure and report on marketing performance metrics and ROI
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of B2B marketing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role
- Proven track record of successful demand generation in the technology or professional services sector
- Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems (preferably Salesforce)
- Strong analytical skills with experience in marketing metrics and ROI tracking
- Exceptional project management and team leadership abilities
- Demonstrated success in content marketing and campaign development
- Experience in building and scaling marketing operations
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary range: $120,000-$160,000 + performance bonus
- Comprehensive health benefits with paid premium (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Hybrid work environment with modern Manhattan office
- Collaborative, growth-oriented company culture
A Day in the Life
As Director of Marketing at Contango, your typical day might include:
Morning
- Review marketing dashboard metrics and campaign performance
- Lead daily marketing team standup
- Collaborate with sales leadership on pipeline analysis
- Refine targeting for active demand generation campaigns
Afternoon
- Create and review content for upcoming campaigns
- Meet with marketing team members to provide guidance on projects
- Analyze conversion metrics and optimize lead nurture flows
- Work hands-on with marketing automation tools to improve processes
Weekly Activities
- Lead generation pipeline reviews with sales team
- Content calendar planning and execution
- Campaign performance analysis and optimization
- Marketing team development and coaching
- Strategic planning with executive team
About Contango
At Contango, our name represents our commitment to constant improvement and upward movement. We're a people-first organization providing effective and efficient information technology solutions through experienced consulting, service, and support. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, personal development, and mutual support, balanced with team-building activities, company getaways, and community involvement.
We're more than just an IT services provider ā we're tech enthusiasts who love growing together. Our mission is to build a group of fully integrated MSP/MSSP brands across the country, focusing on delivering high-quality products and services in local markets.
How to Apply
If you're excited about building and leading a marketing function that drives growth for a dynamic IT services provider, we want to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply.