Company Overview

Our client is a respected leader in the engineering and infrastructure sector, specializing in large-scale water, wastewater, and commercial construction projects that strengthen communities and support long-term growth. With a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and safety, the organization delivers complex capital improvement projects valued at over $50 million across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector initiatives. As they continue to expand, they are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead critical infrastructure and commercial development projects while driving quality, efficiency, and successful project execution.

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned construction professional to join a highly collaborative and growth-oriented organization where leadership, technical expertise, and strategic project management are highly valued. As the Construction Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of major construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all contract and engineering specifications.

This role offers significant visibility across project stakeholders, engineering teams, contractors, and executive leadership while providing the opportunity to lead impactful projects that directly support community infrastructure and long-term development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, extensive experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects, and the ability to navigate complex construction environments with confidence and professionalism.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all phases of project planning, development, and execution for large-scale water, wastewater, and commercial construction projects.
• Develop and manage project management plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, architectural, consulting, and contractor teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Evaluate project alternatives and recommend innovative solutions to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and project outcomes.
• Manage feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, preliminary engineering, and conceptual project designs.
• Assist Resident Engineers and Project Managers with reviewing progress reports, payment applications, schedules, and change order requests.
• Monitor project quality, safety standards, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Identify project risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to minimize operational or financial impact.
• Prepare and deliver monthly project progress updates and status presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support organizational best practices, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional project leadership and operational duties as needed.

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience managing large-scale construction or integrated systems capital improvement projects valued at $50 million or more.
• Extensive experience overseeing the full project lifecycle including planning, design, procurement, budgeting, contract administration, and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles, engineering design processes, and operational project controls.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, stakeholder relationships, and cross-functional project teams.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Access.
• Ability to thrive in both office and active construction site environments.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent advanced industry credentials.
• Experience with commercial and office building construction projects.
• Experience using professional scheduling and project management software.
• Familiarity with transportation design specifications and infrastructure requirements.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, boards, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders.

Call to Action

If you are an experienced construction leader looking to oversee impactful infrastructure and commercial development projects while joining a respected and growth-focused organization, we encourage you to apply today. A member of our recruitment team will reach out should your experience and qualifications align with our client’s needs.

Talentfoot Overview

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future-proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com.

Our client is a purpose driven leader in the early childhood education space, dedicated to helping children and families build a brighter future through high quality learning experiences. With hundreds of locations nationwide and a strong reputation for excellence, the organization has built a culture centered around collaboration, belonging, innovation, and long term growth. Backed by a stable and evolving leadership team, the company is investing heavily in marketing transformation, franchise growth, and operational excellence to support continued expansion across the country. As the organization enters its next phase of growth, they are seeking a Senior Manager, Field Marketing to help strengthen franchise performance and drive impactful local marketing strategies across a regional portfolio.

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and relationship driven marketing leader to make a measurable impact within a fast growing, nationally recognized franchise organization. The Senior Manager, Field Marketing will serve as a trusted advisor to franchise owners, helping them maximize local marketing investments, improve enrollment performance, and strengthen brand presence within their communities. This role offers a unique blend of strategy, coaching, analytics, and field partnership, giving the right candidate the opportunity to influence business outcomes across a large multi unit portfolio. With high visibility across marketing, operations, and executive leadership, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a consultative environment and enjoys balancing big picture strategy with hands on problem solving.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior marketing advisor for a regional portfolio of franchise locations, providing strategic guidance on local marketing plans, investment allocation, and performance optimization

• Consult franchise owners on digital marketing, paid media, grassroots outreach, referral generation, social media, and community engagement strategies that drive enrollment growth

• Review and provide feedback on annual local marketing plans, ensuring alignment with brand standards, business objectives, and market opportunities

• Monitor marketing performance and key metrics across the region, identifying opportunities for optimization and proactive intervention where needed

• Partner closely with internal paid media, brand, analytics, and operations teams to ensure campaigns and local initiatives are aligned and effectively executed

• Develop and deliver training resources, playbooks, and educational materials that help franchise owners improve marketing effectiveness and local execution

• Support new school openings, pilot initiatives, and strategic marketing projects designed to improve systemwide performance and consistency

• Build strong relationships with franchise owners and operators, serving as a trusted resource and escalation point for marketing related challenges and opportunities

• Ensure local marketing activity aligns with brand standards, approved guidelines, and franchise agreement requirements while balancing local market relevance

• Share market insights, successful campaigns, and best practices across the broader marketing organization to support continuous improvement and innovation

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Proven track record of driving measurable business growth through local marketing, franchise marketing, or multi location marketing strategies

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in field marketing, franchise marketing, local marketing, or multi unit consumer brand environments

• Deep expertise advising franchise owners, operators, or business stakeholders on marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and performance optimization

• Strong knowledge of digital marketing channels including paid search, paid social, local SEO, Google Business Profile, email marketing, and community based marketing initiatives

• Experience analyzing marketing performance data and translating insights into actionable recommendations and business outcomes

• Demonstrated success managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing without direct authority

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience supporting franchise systems, multi location consumer brands, retail, service, hospitality, or education related organizations

• Experience leading teams, mentoring marketing professionals, or driving cross functional initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

This is a remote role with 30% estimated travel, and we are currently searching for candidates located in the Colorado/Minnesota/Ohio region and Texas.

If you are excited about helping franchise owners grow their businesses while contributing to a mission driven organization focused on children and families, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your background align with our client’s needs.

Our client is an innovative and fast growing technology company helping businesses harness the power of AI to drive smarter decision making, operational efficiency, and long term growth. Known for its entrepreneurial culture and forward thinking leadership, the organization is building cutting edge solutions while maintaining a highly collaborative and agile environment. The company values curiosity, accountability, adaptability, and proactive problem solving, creating an atmosphere where employees are empowered to make a real impact. As the business continues to expand across multiple ventures and strategic initiatives, they are seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team.

Position Overview

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. This position offers the opportunity to operate as a strategic right hand to a highly entrepreneurial CEO, helping drive communication, organization, operational efficiency, and cross functional alignment across multiple businesses and initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment where priorities shift quickly and proactive problem solving is essential. This role will have high visibility across the organization and will play a critical role in helping leadership stay organized, informed, and focused on key business objectives. For someone who enjoys ownership, strategic involvement, and being deeply embedded in the day to day operations of a growing business, this is an exceptional opportunity for long term growth and impact.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner and extension of the CEO, helping manage priorities, communications, meetings, and key business initiatives

• Coordinate and manage complex calendars, travel, and scheduling across multiple business ventures and stakeholders

• Prepare presentations, reports, meeting agendas, follow up notes, and internal communications to support leadership decision making

• Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams, clients, vendors, and external partners to ensure alignment and execution of business priorities

• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, communication flow, and overall organizational efficiency

• Track projects, action items, and deadlines across departments, proactively following up to ensure accountability and progress

• Support strategic planning efforts, research projects, and special initiatives that contribute to company growth and operational success

• Leverage AI tools and technology platforms to streamline workflows, improve productivity, and support business operations

• Serve as a highly professional and solutions oriented point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders

• Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve issues before they become challenges

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Proven track record of supporting senior executives or founders within fast paced, high growth, entrepreneurial, or startup environments

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in executive support, chief of staff, business operations, project management, or related leadership support roles

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional organization, professionalism, and attention to detail

• Strong business communication skills with experience interacting with executives, clients, vendors, and cross functional teams

• Experience improving workflows, building processes, and driving operational efficiency within dynamic organizations

• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to think proactively, independently, and strategically

• High level of emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information

• Comfort working with AI tools, automation platforms, and modern productivity technology

Preferred:

• Experience supporting multiple business ventures, founders, or executive leadership teams

• Exposure to technology, SaaS, AI, consulting, or high growth business environments

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• Highly adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment

If you are energized by the idea of working closely with an entrepreneurial leader, helping drive business operations, and making a visible impact inside a growing organization, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your background align with our client’s needs.

Our client is transforming the way modern businesses manage and scale their financial operations within the SaaS industry. Recognized as a trusted leader in its space, the company has built a culture grounded in accountability, innovation, and a genuine commitment to its people, earning accolades as a top workplace for multiple consecutive years. With a collaborative and inclusive environment at its core, this organization empowers its teams to do their best work while continuing to grow at a remarkable pace. As the company expands its global footprint, they are seeking a Revenue Controller to play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and supporting the next chapter of their growth.

Position Overview

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, hands-on leadership role with meaningful ownership across global revenue operations. As Revenue Controller, you will have direct visibility at the executive level, partnering with Finance, Sales, Legal, and Operations to shape how revenue is recognized, reported, and optimized across a complex SaaS portfolio. Your work will directly influence the integrity of the company’s financial reporting and support its continued growth in a high-velocity environment. This role offers a clear path for advancement for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical accounting expertise and cross-functional leadership, with the opportunity to scale processes and build lasting infrastructure as the organization grows. If you are looking for a position where your contributions are seen, valued, and directly tied to company-wide outcomes, this is it.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead global revenue recognition across a SaaS portfolio, including subscription and usage-based models, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and alignment with company policy.

• Oversee monthly and quarterly revenue close activities, ensuring all processes are completed with accuracy, timeliness, and thorough documentation.

• Review and interpret customer contracts, amendments, and statements of work to identify terms that affect revenue recognition and ensure GAAP compliance.

• Apply ASC 606 technical accounting guidance to complex, multi-element arrangements and prepare technical accounting memoranda under US GAAP.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Finance, Sales, Legal, and Operations to build effective working relationships and drive process alignment.

• Manage and support a global team across multiple regions, providing guidance, reviewing work, and fostering professional development.

• Support external audits through clear documentation, responsive communication, and a collaborative approach with external stakeholders.

• Identify and communicate complex revenue accounting matters to internal stakeholders and auditors in a clear and accessible manner.

• Drive continuous improvement of revenue policies, procedures, and systems in an agile, technology-forward environment.

• Respond to revenue-related inquiries and ad-hoc requests, delivering clear analysis and actionable recommendations to business partners.

Position Qualifications

Required:

• A demonstrated track record of success in revenue accounting, including ownership of close processes, technical memos, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, revenue operations, or finance within a SaaS or software company.

• In-depth technical expertise in ASC 606, with the ability to apply guidance to complex, multi-element arrangements and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

• Proven experience managing and developing team members, with a focus on accountability, accuracy, and professional growth.

• Demonstrated ability to scale and improve global revenue processes in a high-growth environment, with strong command of journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Preferred:

• CPA or MBA, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency with systems such as Salesforce, Maxio, and NetSuite.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex accounting issues with clarity to stakeholders at all levels.

• Self-starter with exceptional problem-solving ability and the drive to execute initiatives independently while managing competing priorities.

Newly created Accounting Manager role with a global, growing organization in Wauconda, IL! They are on a hybrid schedule (3 days in/2 days remote) and have a fun, collaborative culture!

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting department to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role oversees daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in the monthly close process, budget preparation, and financial analysis, while also driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and general ledger accountants.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. This includes monitoring close timelines and deliverables, reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations and analyzing reserves intercompany eliminations.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts in collaboration with internal teams and senior management.
• Assist in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Prepare, review and analyze financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Drive process improvements and financial automation processes (robotic process automation, AP automation, Onestream, ect.)
• Travel up to 5% to the Ohio facility to support an additional team member.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor in Accounting or Finance degree required.
• CPA certification is preferred
• 8+ years of Accounting /Finance experience, 1+ years managing people
• Good understanding of business processes in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and produce high quality work under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting systems (D365, Onestream, Excel)
• Ability to analyze financial data and projections.
• Strong organizational skills, strategic thinking and detail-oriented
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

If you’re ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Executive Search is partnering with a rapidly growing eCommerce company in the gifting space. We are seeking a highly analytical and creative Senior Performance Marketing Manager to own and scale the paid acquisition engine. This role will be responsible for managing a multi-million dollar media budget, optimizing performance across channels, and driving efficient, scalable growth for the business.

You’ll sit at the intersection of data, creative, and strategy—working closely with our in-house team and agency partners to continuously test, learn, and improve performance. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the nuances of seasonal demand, and knows how to turn insights into revenue.

Responsibilities

Own Paid Media Strategy & Execution:

Manage and optimize an $8–10M annual advertising budget across platforms including Meta, Google, AppLovin, Pinterest, and Bing.

Drive Efficient Growth:

Continuously improve performance across key metrics including CAC, MER, ROAS, and LTV while scaling revenue and maintaining efficiency.

Channel Optimization:

Develop tailored strategies for each advertising channel, understanding the unique role each plays in the funnel and how they work together.

Creative Strategy & Development:

Partner closely with the creative team to concept, test, and iterate on high-performing ad creative. Guide the development of channel-specific assets that drive engagement and conversion.

Testing & Experimentation:

Build and execute a robust test-and-learn roadmap across audiences, creatives, offers, and landing pages to unlock incremental growth.

Seasonal Planning & Execution:

Lead performance marketing strategy around key seasonal moments, ensuring campaigns are optimized for peak demand periods.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Analyze performance daily, weekly, and monthly to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and make data-driven decisions. Clearly communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Subscription & LTV Optimization:

Understand and optimize subscription and retention metrics, working to improve customer lifetime value and long-term profitability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with eCommerce, creative, analytics, and development teams to align on goals, share insights, and execute growth initiatives.

Agency & Partner Management:

Collaborate with external partners as needed to support execution, strategy, and scaling efforts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in performance marketing, ideally within a DTC or eCommerce brand
• Proven experience managing and scaling multi-million dollar paid media budgets
• Deep expertise across platforms including Meta, Google, and other paid acquisition channels
• Strong understanding of creative strategy and its impact on performance
• Experience working in highly seasonal businesses is a plus
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
• Strong understanding of subscription economics and LTV optimization
• Highly collaborative, with experience working cross-functionally with creative, analytics, and product teams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a bias for action

If you’re ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Company Overview

Our client is a purpose-driven, globally recognized consumer products leader whose mission of cleaning homes and saving pets has powered over 150 years of innovation and growth. Known for a portfolio of category-defining cleaning solutions, the company has earned a loyal consumer following through its commitment to product excellence, continuous innovation, and a deeply held belief that business can be a force for good, having donated more than $30 million to support animal welfare since 2011. The organization fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture where talented people are empowered to think boldly, act with integrity, and make a meaningful impact. As the company accelerates its global digital transformation and invests in next-generation commerce capabilities, they are seeking a Director, Global Digital Shopper to help shape and lead the next chapter of their growth.

Position Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded digital commerce leader who thrives at the intersection of brand, technology, and consumer experience. As Director, Global Digital Shopper, you will own the digital commerce engine for a globally scaled, purpose-led brand, with direct P&L accountability, a seat at the senior leadership table, and the scope to shape strategy across DTC, Amazon, retailer.com, and emerging marketplace platforms worldwide. Three compelling career differentiators set this role apart: First, the chance to architect and own a global Digital Shopper playbook from strategy to execution, establishing how a beloved consumer brand competes and wins in the era of conversational and social commerce. Second, the unique blend of brand prestige and digital ambition, where you will work alongside world-class commercial, marketing, and technology teams to build experiences that set industry benchmarks. Third, extraordinary visibility and influence, as you will collaborate directly with C-suite leaders and serve as the company’s senior digital representative both internally and externally. This role is built for someone ready to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting mark on a brand that millions of consumers trust every day.

Position Responsibilities

• Own P&L performance across digital commerce channels, including revenue growth, profitability, and contribution margin, while leading joint business planning and strategic negotiations with key platform partners.

• Define and execute the global Digital Shopper playbook, translating strategy into actionable, regionally relevant execution plans across owned, marketplace, and retailer.com platforms.

• Lead the end-to-end shopper journey across all digital touchpoints, including DTC, marketplace storefronts, and retailer.com environments, ensuring brand integrity and continuous performance optimization.

• Drive a culture of experimentation and structured test-and-learn programs to eliminate shopper friction, improve conversion, and unlock new revenue opportunities across channels.

• Own digital platform and tech stack business requirements, partnering with IT and cross-functional teams to define and deliver scalable global roadmaps for web, app, and loyalty experiences.

• Champion emerging commerce platforms and formats, including social shopping, conversational commerce, and AI-assisted discovery, to keep the brand at the forefront of digital retail innovation.

• Collaborate with Regional GMs, Global Center of Excellence leads, and Product GMs to ensure shopper strategies connect directly to commercial objectives and local market needs.

• Lead agency relationships and performance management across global partners, including regular business reviews, quarterly joint business planning sessions, and annual talent-to-talent summits.

• Evolve measurement models to capture total eCommerce performance across owned, marketplace, and retailer.com, using data to drive decisions that improve both consumer experience and commercial results.

Position Qualifications

Required

• A proven track record of driving sustained digital commerce growth, with demonstrated success scaling DTC platforms, marketplace businesses, or omnichannel retail programs with measurable P&L impact.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in digital commerce, Amazon, DTC operations, or shopper experience, with significant global or multi-market exposure.

• Deep expertise in UX, merchandising, pricing and promotion strategy, and conversion optimization across digital platforms, including PDP quality, SEO, A+ content, and retail media.

• Demonstrated success owning and influencing digital platform strategy and tech stack decisions, with experience partnering closely with IT to deliver global roadmaps.

• Skilled at managing global agency and platform partner relationships with strategic and operational rigor, including performance management cadences and joint business planning.

• Strong ability to balance consumer experience excellence with commercial impact, with experience presenting and influencing at the executive level.

Preferred

• Experience scaling emerging commerce platforms such as TikTok Shop, conversational commerce, or AI-assisted discovery environments.

• Background working within mission-driven or consumer-centric organizations where brand equity and customer loyalty are core to the growth strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience providing comparable knowledge.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills, and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future-proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com.

Company Overview

Our client is a purpose-driven, family-owned leader in the premium home care and consumer durables space, with a legacy spanning nearly 150 years of innovation and a mission rooted in helping families enjoy the moments that matter most. Recognized with multiple Vendor of the Year awards from major retail partners across mass, DIY, eCommerce, and broadcast channels in both the US and Canada, the company has built a reputation for delivering consumer-centric products that combine cutting-edge engineering with genuine care for the families who use them. A company of conviction as much as commerce, they have donated more than $45 million to charitable initiatives supporting animal welfare, demonstrating a deep commitment to social responsibility that resonates throughout the culture. As the company accelerates its global footprint across North America, Europe, and beyond, they are seeking a Sr. Director of Global Demand Generation to architect and lead their demand strategy into the next era of growth.

Position Overview

This is a rare opportunity to own the full demand generation engine for a globally recognized, category-leading brand. As Sr. Director of Global Demand Generation and head of the Demand Generation Center of Excellence (COE), you will define and drive paid, owned, and earned media strategies across every channel, market, and customer journey, with direct influence over how the brand shows up across brand media, retail media, performance marketing, PR, social, and influencer ecosystems worldwide. With high visibility across the C-suite and direct partnership with regional GMs and cross-functional leaders, your work will tangibly shape revenue growth, brand equity, and market presence at a global scale. Three compelling reasons to consider this role: first, you will be building the global demand playbook from a position of strategic authority, setting the standards that regional teams across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM will follow; second, you will lead a well-resourced organization with significant agency partnerships and a sophisticated martech stack, giving you the tools to do your best work; and third, this role sits at the intersection of brand and performance, offering the breadth and depth that propels career-defining leadership experiences.

Position Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global demand generation vision and roadmap, aligning paid, owned, and earned media strategies with corporate growth objectives and regional go-to-market priorities.

• Architect and evolve full-funnel, integrated media strategies across brand, retail, performance marketing, PR, social, and influencer channels, driving both demand creation and demand capture across all markets.

• Lead and inspire a global community of regional Demand Generation leaders (dotted-line), establishing playbooks, benchmarks, and performance standards that elevate execution across every region.

• Oversee all major global agency partnerships, ensuring accountability, innovation, financial stewardship, and operational efficiency through rigorous performance management.

• Collaborate with Sales, Product Marketing, the Amazon COE, Customer Experience, and Analytics teams to ensure media investment decisions are grounded in consumer insights, business KPIs, and commercial priorities.

• Drive a structured learning agenda, including a visible roadmap of scalable media tests that advance measurement sophistication and channel mix optimization.

• Apply advanced measurement frameworks (MMM, MTA, incrementality testing, attribution modeling) to connect media performance to business outcomes including sales, share, and category growth.

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of demand generation technology, including CDPs, DSPs, DCO tools, retail media management platforms, and AI-enabled planning and optimization capabilities.

• Act as an internal and external thought leader on demand generation, media innovation, and consumer engagement, championing cohesive storytelling across brand and performance channels.

Position Qualifications

Required

• A proven track record of building and scaling global demand generation programs that deliver measurable impact on brand awareness, conversion, and revenue growth across omnichannel retail environments.

• A minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in media, demand generation, or growth marketing, with a global remit spanning multiple regions.

• Deep expertise across paid, owned, and earned media channels, including dynamic/performance social, retail media, influencer ecosystems, PR, and brand media, with hands-on experience managing complex, multi-market media environments.

• Demonstrated command of advanced measurement methodologies (MMM, MTA, incrementality testing, cohort analysis, brand lift studies) and experience tying media investment directly to business KPIs.

• Strong track record leading or partnering with global media, creative, PR, and influencer agencies, including contract negotiations, performance scorecards, and innovation acceleration.

• Proven ability to lead and influence in global, matrixed organizations, driving alignment across regional leaders, C-suite executives, and cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

Preferred

• Experience in consumer durables, household products, electronics, or CPG with complex retail and eCommerce distribution models, including DTC-to-omnichannel transitions.

• Working knowledge of regional media ecosystems, including key digital platforms across APAC, EU privacy frameworks (GDPR), and global ad verification tools.

• Experience building or scaling global Centers of Excellence, internal media capabilities, or hybrid internal/agency operating models.

• Prior leadership of global brand launches, category growth initiatives, or new-country market entries.

Apply Now

If you are ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills, and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation and profitability. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com.

Company Overview

Our client is a diversified, privately held investment management and services firm based in Dallas, TX with a portfolio spanning real estate, aviation, technology, banking, and more, and a track record of excellence spanning more than six decades. Guided by core values of integrity, empowerment, and a relentless commitment to service, the company has earned its place among the top private companies in the United States. As the firm ventures into bold new areas of growth, they are seeking an AI Architect to help lead the next chapter of their innovation story.

Position Overview

This is a rare, high-impact opportunity for an experienced AI practitioner ready to make their mark at the enterprise level. As the AI Architect, you will sit at the intersection of technology and business strategy, working directly with executive leadership to design and deploy AI solutions that drive measurable results across a multifaceted organization. Three things make this role uniquely compelling: first, you will have direct and ongoing access to C-suite decision-makers, giving your work immediate visibility and organizational weight; second, you will shape the firm’s entire AI strategy from the ground up, establishing the standards, governance, and platforms that will define how the company competes for years to come; and third, this is a greenfield role with the scope and autonomy to build something lasting, not just maintain what already exists. For a practitioner who thrives on translating AI capability into real business outcomes, this is the opportunity to do exactly that at scale. The role is based in Dallas, TX.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across operations, finance, and commercial functions.

• Design, build, and deploy AI-driven tools, workflows, and automation solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and scalability.

• Establish company-wide AI standards, governance frameworks, and best practices that ensure responsible, consistent adoption.

• Evaluate, select, and implement AI platforms, large language models, automation tools, and internal productivity solutions.

• Integrate AI capabilities with existing systems and data infrastructure to create seamless, production-grade solutions.

• Educate and enable internal teams across departments to adopt AI tools effectively and confidently.

• Monitor the AI landscape and translate emerging technologies into practical, actionable recommendations for the business.

Position Qualifications

Required

• A demonstrated track record of deploying AI solutions in a real business environment that delivered measurable results.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in software engineering, data science, or AI/ML development, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

• Hands-on expertise with large language models, AI frameworks, and automation tools in production settings.

• Proven ability to integrate AI into real-world workflows and legacy systems beyond prototyping and experimentation.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with both technical teams and senior executives.

Preferred

• Experience driving AI initiatives across multiple business units or functional areas.

• Background in data engineering, systems integration, or enterprise technology environments.

• Familiarity with change management and driving adoption of new technologies in complex organizations.

Apply Now

If you are ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills, and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future-proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com.

Our client is a purpose-driven, family-owned leader in the premium home care and consumer durables space, with a legacy spanning nearly 150 years of innovation and a mission rooted in helping families enjoy the moments that matter most. Recognized with multiple Vendor of the Year awards from major retail partners across mass, DIY, eCommerce, and broadcast channels in both the US and Canada, the company has built a reputation for delivering consumer-centric products that combine cutting-edge engineering with genuine care for the families who use them. A company of conviction as much as commerce; they have donated more than $45 million to charitable initiatives supporting animal welfare, demonstrating a deep commitment to social responsibility that resonates throughout the culture.

We are representing them to hire a Director Demand Generation responsible for constructing impactful paid media plans, driving brand and commercial growth, and ensuring the brand is continuously top of mind. This leader will work across the organization to clearly define plan performance, set transparent and attainable KPIs, and then lead a team of media planners, strategists, and analysts to achieve and communicate those KPI measures. This leader will set the bar for modern, data-driven demand generation, shaping how our brand connects with consumers, fuels growth in the United States, and delivers measurable business impact.

This marketing leader will influence how a category-leading brand shows up across brand media, retail media, performance marketing, PR, social, influencers, and all future-forward demand channels within the U.S. market.

Responsibilities

•Contribute to and execute demand generation vision and roadmap, aligning with corporate growth strategies and regional Go To Market priorities.

•Partner with the global Integrated Marketing team to translate business objectives into integrated media strategies that balance brand building and performance delivery.

•Serve as the contributor on paid, owned, and earned media, ensuring best-in-class execution across all channels.

•Further develop and coordinate the media budget plan process across the US organization; ensuring category, customer and brand budgets are aligned to organizational growth plans and KPIs are linked to company growth plans on both the brand, customer and category level.

•Oversee U.S. agency partnerships, ensuring accountability, innovation, and operational efficiency. Create a clear view of accountability and touchpoint cadences.

•Direct investments across brand media, retail media, PR, social, influencer, and emerging channels, ensuring measurable ROI. Leverage insights, learnings, and modeling to help determine the right channel mix; lead partnership with media analytics partners and providers.

•Directly manage the US media budgets, including all operational and commercial activities.

•Deepen and nurture relationships with media publishers (including retail media) and technology companies to enable first-mover access and development of innovative programs to help further strengthen the brand and media plan performance.

•Leverage performance insight and data tactics across channels to enhance data-driven plan optimization and inform creative optimization, personalization, and plan evolution. Measurement will include business results (POS/Share) in addition to traditional media KPIs

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business

•10+ years of progressive leadership experience in media, demand generation, or growth marketing.

•Media agency experience is a must, and client experience is a plus.

•Deep understanding of media platforms and technology partners

•Expertise in performance digital marketing and full funnel execution.

•Track record of delivering measurable business impact through integrated, cross-channel media strategies.

If you are ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills, and qualifications match our client’s requirements.

Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future-proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com.