Director of Marketing
Greenleaf Hospitality Group
Date: 1 day ago
City: Kalamazoo, MI
Contract type: Full time

Overview
The Director of Marketing will guide and manage all day-to-day operations of the marketing department, ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives, team development, and continuous improvement. This role translates the VP of Marketing’s strategic direction into actionable, high-impact marketing efforts. The ideal candidate is an operationally strong, team-centric leader who brings a mix of creativity, analytical rigor, and people-first leadership to the role.
Top Reasons to Work With GHG
May include, but not limited to
Leadership & Team Development
The Director of Marketing will guide and manage all day-to-day operations of the marketing department, ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives, team development, and continuous improvement. This role translates the VP of Marketing’s strategic direction into actionable, high-impact marketing efforts. The ideal candidate is an operationally strong, team-centric leader who brings a mix of creativity, analytical rigor, and people-first leadership to the role.
Top Reasons to Work With GHG
- We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for
- You’ll have the opportunity to work with a Marketing Team that is fun, creative, and enthusiastic!
- You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and experience in an environment that fosters growth and development.
May include, but not limited to
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multi-functional marketing team
- Facilitate regular team meetings, 11s, and collaborative planning sessions
- Foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, and accountability
- Support career growth and learning opportunities for team members
- Direct the implementation of marketing campaigns, programs, and content
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and marketing calendars across departments
- Allocate resources effectively to support shifting priorities and business needs
- Serve as the point of coordination for internal cross-functional marketing efforts
- Provide high- level strategic thinking and futuristic planning
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in marketing channels, content, and customer engagement
- Stay ahead of market trends, emerging technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior
- Conduct or commission research on customer needs, motivations, and expectations
- Identify new opportunities to reach and engage key audiences in creative ways
- Track, measure, and report on campaign performance, KPIs, and team metrics
- Deliver actionable insights and performance summaries to the VP of Marketing and senior leadership
- Identify opportunities to optimize campaigns, improve processes, and increase ROI
- Ensure regular recaps and learnings are shared across the team and organization
- Oversee and manage department budgets, expenses, and vendor contracts
- Support the VP of Marketing in long-range budget planning and investment decisions
- Evaluate marketing tools and platforms to maximize team efficiency
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of marketing experience, including 3-5 years in an operational or senior management role and 5+ years leading a team.
- Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and executing complex campaigns
- Strong analytical skills, with experience reporting and interpreting performance data
- Demonstrated ability to stay ahead of consumer trends and apply insights to strategy
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills
- Business-minded, metrics-driven, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Accrued PTO starts immediately and is available as soon as a minimum of 2 hours is accrued
- 401K with 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up for the next 2%
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance
- Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
- Health and wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
- 10% discount on GHG outlets
- (1) shift meal provided per day
- Discounted hotel rates at Choice Hotels worldwide
- Monthly cell phone stipends
- Annual leadership classes and trainings
- Parental Leave Program
- Flexible work schedule
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