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Job #: 1111
Title: Chief Marketing Officer
Region: Confidential (NDA req'd)
Compensation: $400,000.00
Description: Compensation: $400K (base + bonus)
 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead and scale our marketing efforts as we continue our rapid growth and expansion across the country. As a nationally recognized brand in the convenience store industry, we’re committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, and we’re looking for a CMO who can amplify our voice, elevate our brand, and drive customer engagement across all channels.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in brand development, digital marketing, customer insights, and team leadership. This role is perfect for a dynamic marketing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and has a deep understanding of consumer behavior in the retail or convenience store space.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligns with company goals, drives customer acquisition and retention, and supports nationwide expansion.

  • Brand Management: Oversee the evolution of the company’s brand identity, ensuring consistency and resonance across all customer touchpoints, from in-store experience to digital platforms.

  • Customer Experience & Loyalty: Lead initiatives to enhance the customer journey and loyalty programs, using data and insights to tailor experiences that build lifetime value.

  • Digital & Performance Marketing: Drive digital transformation by leading performance marketing, eCommerce, SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and mobile engagement strategies.

  • Market Research & Insights: Champion the use of data analytics and consumer insights to inform decisions and improve marketing ROI.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, merchandising, IT, and executive leadership to align marketing strategies with business goals.

  • Team Leadership: Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Public Relations & Communications: Serve as the brand’s voice externally, managing PR efforts, community outreach, crisis communications, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).

  • 10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, preferably in retail, convenience stores, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).

  • Demonstrated success in building and scaling nationally recognized brands.

  • Expertise in digital marketing, customer analytics, and brand storytelling.

  • Strong understanding of omnichannel strategies and retail technology.

  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and team development skills.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a fast-growing, nationally recognized brand with a strong culture of innovation and excellence.

  • Lead marketing at the executive level and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of convenience retail.

  • Competitive executive compensation package, including performance-based incentives and benefits.

  • A passionate, customer-focused team and supportive leadership environment.

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