There is no one-size-fits-all way to conduct a successful marketing executive search. You have unique goals, values, problems and needs within your marketing department. And you need a very skilled person who has a mindset that matches your corporate culture and brand. MarketPro takes time to understand your business. Our extensive experience as both recruiters and marketers allows us to understand the full scope of the executive position you need filled. Then we leverage that knowledge to communicate with A-level marketing leaders in a way few others can, expressing your needs and vision in terms they appreciate.
When it comes to outstanding marketing leadership, hiring great talent is only half the battle. If your business isn't prepared to find, hire and onboard a critical new role, the candidate you choose won't be effective. As new marketing-oriented leadership positions continue to emerge and digital marketing executive searches become commonplace, it's important for organizations to be able to integrate their new talent as quickly as possible. Read more
Sometimes a marketing leader that's appropriate for the size of your business in the long term isn't equipped to get you on the right path NOW and achieve your short-term goals. In those cases, an interim CMO with experience beyond what you'd normally hire could be a better choice to establish key systems, align your marketing with best practices, and hockeystick your growth in a short timeframe. Read more
Top CMO Responsibilities and Challenges in 2019: An Ever-Evolving Shift Every new year brings new marketing challenges, and 2019 will prove to be no different. The constant tossing and turning, and feelings of unease are all too familiar for CMOs who wear more hats than ever before. From playing the role of the brand advocate, […]
Today’s job market is in favor of candidates where employers are in fierce competition for top talent. Marketers who have cutting-edge skills, in particular, are in the position for promising opportunities in 2019. If you’re interviewing for a senior-level or executive role, you’re likely well-acquainted with the interview and hiring process. Being at this position […]
As marketing executive recruiters, we can agree that diversity is critical to any business. Yet statistics show that there is a major lack of representation of woman leaders in business. Winmo reports that female CMOs make up about 42 percent of positions across industries while Pew Research Center reports that only 4.8 percent of Fortune 500 […]
‘Tis the season for giving! It’s the time of year again where CMOs are thinking of how to not only end the year with a strong quarter but also give back. As you’re thinking of ways to give back to the community, have you thought about the holiday season for your team? You’re probably wondering […]
As you move up the corporate ladder, compensation packages change. Knowing how to navigate a job offer at the CMO level gives you the ability to create a win-win for you and your new employer. If you are fortunate enough to be working with a top marketing executive search firm, let them manage the direct […]
As a WBENC-certified, woman-owned business we got our start over twenty years ago because our founder was bumping into a glass ceiling her peers who were men were not. We would not call it a wage gap specifically but more of an opportunity gap. For us, this still impacts how we run our marketing […]
Entering a company as the new Chief Marketing Officer can be intimidating. With an overwhelming pressure to make an impact early on, your first 100 days on the job is a critically important time to set the tone for your tenure and establish the foundation for success. As a CMO executive search firm, we know […]
Walk into the MarketPro offices on any given morning and you’ll that see we are big fans of Starbucks. So, we found it interesting that in an internal letter sent to employees, CEO Kevin Johnson stated that Starbucks would be making major changes to its organizational structure. In the letter, Johnson states, “we must increase the […]
The CMO role has evolved tremendously over the past few years. In addition to leading marketing, the marketing executive today must be able to drive ROI for the business – requiring a more advanced skill set than before. As CMO executive recruiters, we talk to many marketing professionals who have aspirations of becoming a CMO, […]
Marketing is the most critical function of any modern business. CEOs who have a top CMO are able to grow their top and bottom-line and frankly, have a lot more job security than those whose marketing leaders are B-players. There is great pressure for organizations to hire A-level CMOs during a time where competition for […]
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