Director of Marketing- Internal - PERM FTE

LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa with approximately 25% travel throughout the state of Iowa.

About the role

Seeking a bold, strategic, and hands-on Director of Marketing to lead marketing, branding, communications, and event strategy. This high-visibility leadership opportunity offers broad ownership and the chance to influence both external brand presence and internal employee engagement. Align with C-level management regularly and help shape the voice, image, and experience of an organization with multiple brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall marketing, branding, communications, and event strategy.
• Drive internal marketing initiatives that engage and inform employees.
• Plan and execute all major company events.
• Manage budget for company events and digital marketing.
• Oversee digital marketing strategy and execution, including paid media metrics and reporting.
• Champion brand management and ensure consistency across all business units and operating companies.
• Partner with leadership to support business development and growth initiatives.
• Develop compelling messaging and communications via publications, newsletters, weekly email communications, company surveys, and Intranet.
• Ensure a unified, polished brand experience across channels and audiences.

Requirements

• Proven success in a senior-level marketing leadership role.
• Strong background in brand strategy, digital marketing, communications, and major event & meeting planning.
• Direct management experience to lead a small team.
• Compelling writing skills for external company newsletters and weekly employee engagement communications.
• Strategic, creative, and business-minded leader who can build momentum and drive results.

Benefits

• Annual profit sharing.
• Company car with paid gas.
• 20%-25% travel with easy and close regional travel.

Pay

Up to $150K permanent salary.