Chief Marketing Officer (Chicago) Job at Brick Executive Search, Chicago, IL

aEU2ZkRodVVXaGhLdnVVMGMwRlJKUURjQ3c9PQ==
  • Brick Executive Search
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH has been retained to recruit a high performing Chief Marketing Officer for a womens clothing, footwear and accessories omni channel retailer.

Position Overview:

This is not a role for traditional marketers or consensus-seekers. We need a transformational CMO with both proven vision and flawless executionsomeone who has personally architected a fashion brands meteoric rise. Youll sit at the leadership table as a true peer, driving the brands evolution into a household name through omnichannel dominance.

What It Takes:

Brand Vision & Leadership

  • Develop and drive a clear, audacious vision for national expansionmaintaining our bold identity while creating mainstream magnetism
  • Command respect with a definitive point of view and the backbone to defend ityoure respected, not necessarily universally liked
  • Function as a true executive leader, not just a marketing tacticianyour voice shapes company direction
  • Craft distinctive competitive positioning that differentiates this brand from established national brands

Omnichannel Excellence

  • Architect seamless customer experiences that drive both explosive e-commerce growth and thriving retail expansion
  • Demonstrate mastery of the digital-to-physical customer journey similar to how Reformations Yael Aflalo unified digital buzz with compelling store experiences
  • Leverage AI and emerging technologies to create competitive advantages in personalization, trend forecasting, and operational efficiency
  • Collaborate closely with merchandising, product, and operations to ensure brand consistency at every customer touchpoint

Digital Dominance

  • Own the entire digital marketing ecosystem with the intuitive understanding of what creates viral moments
  • Navigate social platforms like TikTok with the fluency and cultural intelligence of Depops Peter Semple
  • Build authentic influencer relationships that transcend transactional partnershipscreating a cultural movement, not just content
  • Architect and implement a sophisticated marketing technology stack that scales with our ambitions

Growth Execution

  • Demonstrate a bias toward action with the calculated risk-taking approach that
  • Deliver measurable results through sophisticated performance marketing strategies
  • Balance creative ambition with analytical disciplineyour decisions are data-informed but visionary-led
  • Own P&L responsibility for marketing, optimizing budget allocation to maximize ROI across channels
  • Drive customer acquisition while building retention programs that foster long-term loyalty

Market & Customer Intelligence

  • Establish voice-of-customer programs and customer research initiatives that inform product and marketing strategy
  • Develop sophisticated segmentation models that power personalized marketing at scale
  • Monitor competitive landscape continuously, adapting strategies to maintain this brands distinctive positioning
  • Create an innovation pipeline that keeps the brand at the forefront of fashion marketing trends

Communication & Reputation

  • Oversee PR strategy, media relations, and external communications to amplify brand awareness
  • Develop crisis management protocols that protect brand reputation
  • Articulate the brands values, including sustainability initiatives, as integral elements of brand storytelling
  • Build relationships with fashion media, industry influencers, and potential strategic partners

Team Leadership

  • Attract, develop, and retain world-class marketing talent across specialties
  • Create a high-performance culture balanced with mentorship and professional development
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration that breaks down traditional marketing silos
  • Establish centers of excellence in key marketing disciplines that drive the organization forward

What You Bring:

  • Proven Transformation Experience: Youve personally led a fashion or retail brand through explosive national growth with tangible results.
  • Digital + Physical Fluency: Deep expertise across e-commerce and physical retailnot just theory, but hands-on success.
  • Leadership Presence: You operate as a true member of the leadership team, pushing the business forward with conviction and vision.
  • Cultural Intelligence: You intuitively understand whats driving fashion culture now and what will drive it next.
  • Execution Mindset: Your playbook isnt theoreticalits built on victories youve personally engineered and can replicate.
  • Strategic Vision: You see around corners, anticipating market shifts before competitors
  • Global Perspective: Experience that will eventually support international expansion ambitions.
  • Financial Acumen: Sophisticated understanding of marketing economics, CAC, LTV, and growth modeling.
  • 10+ Years: Senior marketing leadership in fashion, consumer brands, or retail with progressive responsibility.

The Opportunity:

  • Direct partnership with the leadership team to architect the brands national expansion
  • Autonomy to build and execute your vision with meaningful resources
  • Competitive compensation reflecting true executive partnership, including equity
  • The platform to create your legacy by transforming an emerging brand into a national powerhouse

Job Tags

Part time, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

UNC Health

Athletic Trainer - UNC Ortho & Sports Med at Lenoir Job at UNC Health

 ...employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: This Certified Athletic Trainer position supports the UNC Health Lenoir Sports Medicine Program and UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Lenoir outpatient... 

University of Saint Joseph

Preschool Teaching Assistant, School for Young Children Job at University of Saint Joseph

 ...Job Description Job Description This role assists the teacher in the classroom with all the aspects of the routines. Collaborates with the teacher to design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum as guided by SYCs curriculum document, the CT ELDS... 

Kelly Professional & Industrial

Sales Marketing Administrative Assistant (Canton) Job at Kelly Professional & Industrial

 ...NOW HIRING: Administrative - Inside Sales / Marketing Assistant Location: Canton, OH (Onsite) Pay: $19$20/hr (Temp-to-Hire via Kelly Services) Kelly Services is seeking a professional, organized, and motivated Inside Sales/Marketing Assistant to support a growing... 

Deaconess Health System

CRNA - Anesthesiology job available in Evansville, Indiana Job at Deaconess Health System

Job Description Deaconess Hospital is currently seeking a CRNA to join their growing team. As an employee of Deaconess Hospital, you will enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits plan. Candidates should be certified by the NBCRNA and hold an active Indiana license...

Xanitos

Hospital Trash Tech Job at Xanitos

 ...Xanitos, Inc. is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundries services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms, its outstanding operations management team, and by being a private...