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Marketing Director in Houston, TX

Marketing Director Job Description

The marketing director is part analyst, part strategist and part manager. This professional supervises a marketing team responsible for developing promotional communications strategy and materials for a company or product. The marketing director’s role can vary depending on a company’s needs and the industry focus, but generally, it centers on managing the marketing process from research and planning to execution and analysis. Duties may also include overseeing the operation of a company’s website or email marketing program and reviewing analytics. This position requires excellent communication, analytical and managerial skills. An MBA is often preferred, as is 5 to 10 years of applicable experience.

Typical marketing director duties:

Preparing short- and long-term marketing plans, including promotional calendars and programs, developing pricing policies and setting budgetsDirecting marketing messaging activities and ensuring marketing programs align with public relations initiativesTracking and evaluating the results of marketing campaigns and identifying opportunities to drive improvement and grow target market share

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Salary for Marketing Director in Houston, TX
119625 - 178750
25th percentile
119625
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
144925
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
178750
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Chief Marketing Officer 187550 220275 268125 Vice President of Marketing 159500 185075 213125 Marketing Manager 98725 118250 139425 Marketing Coordinator 54725 67925 82775

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