Executive Marketing Consultant (Pre-Sales)

Agency Marketing Chicago, Illinois


Description

Join Impact Networking, a Nationally ranked Best and Brightest workplace, as an Executive Marketing Consultant, responsible for driving strategic growth and executive-level engagement with prospective clients.

The Executive Marketing Consultant will serve as the marketing strategy leader and subject matter expert in the sales process, guiding Impact’s sales teams and high-profile clients in leveraging Impact’s Managed Marketing Services. This role involves engaging C-level executives, conducting strategic marketing assessments, and shaping impactful marketing transformations tailored to clients’ core business challenges and objectives.

About Impact’s Managed Marketing Division: 

Impact’s Managed Marketing Services act as a full-service agency for clients, providing access to top-tier creatives, strategists, and analysts. As clients’ strategic needs evolve, Impact offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to support long-term growth and innovation. Solutions include:

- Strategic Marketing Consulting
- Website Design & Development
- Automation & Digital Branding
- SEO & Content Marketing
- Market Research & Analysis
- Paid Media, App Design & Business Consulting 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Lead Strategic Market Development: Drive territory growth and market expansion by identifying new opportunities, developing high-level account plans, and managing pipeline origination.
- Engage Executive Leadership: Build and maintain relationships with C-level executives, positioning Impact as a strategic partner for marketing transformation.
- Strategic Consulting: Conduct comprehensive business transformation assessments (BTAs), providing high-impact marketing recommendations that align with clients' overarching business strategies.
- High-Level Sales Engagement: Articulate Impact’s integrated marketing systems and solutions, translating complex marketing strategies into clear business value propositions for executive decision-makers.
- Develop & Present Proposals: Craft compelling, customized proposals, executive presentations, and briefs to influence decision-making and secure new business partnerships.
- Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Impact’s marketing teams to ensure seamless handoff and execution of projects post-sale.
- Drive Thought Leadership: Act as a marketing thought leader, staying abreast of industry trends and communicating innovative solutions to prospects and clients.
- Own Sales Strategy & Outcomes: Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, manage quota attainment, and drive revenue growth within both new and existing accounts.

Qualifications: 

- 10+ years of strategic marketing and business development experience preferred
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred
- Proven track record of influencing C-suite decision-making and delivering measurable business results
- Demonstrated success in driving high-value marketing initiatives and securing complex deals
- Strong leadership, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with executives
- Deep expertise in marketing strategy, digital solutions, and sales enablement

Benefits 

- Competitive annual salary based on experience
- 20 days of PTO
- 12+ paid holidays
- 7 Paid Sick Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Health, Disability Life, Dental and Vision Plans
- 401(K) discretionary match & retirement plans
- Continued education reimbursement
- On-going training & development opportunities

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