Director, Marketing Strategy

WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT AT ELEMENT THREE?

At Element Three, we foster growth in people and business so they can change the world. As an agency, we specialize in what we call B2B2X—manufacturers with complex distribution channels, transforming strong brands into industry leaders through accountable, results-driven marketing. When you join our team, you'll work alongside tenacious professionals who excel at what they do while lifting each other up. Our Core Values aren't just words on a wall; they guide every decision and strategy we create.

As Director, Marketing Strategy, you will lead strategic services for our clients while contributing to the growth of Element Three's Strategy department. This role combines hands-on strategic expertise with leadership responsibilities; delivering marketing strategies that drive client growth while elevating the quality and impact of our work. You'll immerse yourself in clients' businesses, provide context and guidance to account teams, lead cross-functional delivery, and partner with Account Managers to identify and capture growth opportunities. The ideal candidate balances visionary thinking with execution excellence, commands respect through their marketing expertise, and is ready to contribute to both client success and E3's strategic direction.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Strategy & Account Growth

• Analyze client businesses to understand their strategic objectives and provide context to account teams on how marketing should drive business growth
• Develop comprehensive marketing plans that connect discrete projects into cohesive programs
• Partner with Account Managers to identify, shape, and sell growth opportunities across assigned accounts
• Build and maintain direct client relationships—communicate independently on progress, results, and recommendations
• Provide guidance and input across all agency services (creative, media, performance marketing, analytics) based on comprehensive marketing knowledge

Service Delivery & Development

• Lead client projects (Marketing Planning, Product Launches, Events & Trade Shows, Dealer Co-Marketing, ABM) as Marketing Strategist Project Lead, coordinating cross-functional teams
• Facilitate research and strategy sessions with clients to uncover insights and build actionable recommendations
• Maintain hands-on involvement with project deliverables, elevating quality and ensuring strategic alignment across all work
• Develop and package marketing strategy offerings into clearly scoped, revenue-generating services with defined pricing.
• Create sales enablement materials and service descriptions for expanded strategy capabilities
• Support new business development with proposals, pitches, and proof-of-concept projects

Marketing Expertise & Thought Leadership

• Stay current on marketing trends and best practices—understanding how new approaches could benefit clients
• Participate in functional leadership of the Strategy department—contributing to team development, process improvement, and strategic direction
• Contribute to Element Three's thought leadership through newsletter writing, service/solution promotion, podcast participation, trade show attendance, or speaking opportunities
• Share knowledge and insights with internal teams to elevate marketing thinking across the agency
• Think critically about the role of marketing for clients and how their businesses could leverage marketing to accelerate growth

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

Experience

• 7 years leading marketing strategy in agency or in-house environments
• Familiarity with or experience working in manufacturers with complex distribution channels (e.g., dealers, distributors, etc.)
• Comprehensive marketing fluency with the ability to integrate disciplines into cohesive strategies
• Track record of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
• Strong business acumen—demonstrated understanding of how marketing drives enterprise growth
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution—ability to move from vision to delivery
• Leadership skills with experience guiding and influencing collaborative work
• Demonstrated experience measuring, analyzing, and reporting on marketing performance
• Executive presence and communication skills that command respect and influence action
• Working knowledge of business financials, including budgeting and P&Ls
• Familiarity with data analytics in marketing and the ability to interpret performance data
• Experience with consultative or solutions-based selling approaches in marketing contexts
• Hands-on experience delivering marketing planning, campaign development, product launches, events, co-marketing, or ABM programs