TexChange Unbrokered, a fast-growing startup revolutionizing the way hard industries procure materials and services, is seeking a dynamic Marketing Director to spearhead our growth strategy. You'll be instrumental in shaping our brand identity, building awareness, and generating leads. This is a hands-on role where you'll develop and execute our comprehensive marketing strategy, managing a range of channels (digital, PR, events, partnerships) while leading a lean but ambitious sales team.
This role demands a highly motivated and experienced marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. We are seeking a candidate with 3-5 years of experience in a sales and marketing leadership position, ideally with a focus in the heavy industries sector. You should possess a strong understanding of digital marketing strategies and tactics, along with a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns across various channels with a strong conversation rate. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. Passion for the hard industries sector and a genuine enthusiasm for making a tangible impact in this space are crucial. Additionally, you'll be responsible for generating leads, converting leads into clients, and managing large client relationships.
Compensation will include equity and commission on sales.
What We Do
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day. Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible.
1871 is Chicago’s innovation hub and the #1 ranked private business incubator in the world. It exists to inspire, equip, and support early stage, growth stage and corporate innovators in building extraordinary businesses. 1871 is home to ~400 technology startups, ~200 growth stage companies, and ~1,500 members, and is supported by an entire ecosystem focused on accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland area. The member experience includes virtual and in person access to workshops, events, mentorship, and more. The nonprofit organization has 350 mentors available to its members, alongside access to more than 200 partner corporations, universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds and others. Since its inception in 2012, more than 850 alumni companies are currently still active, have created over 14,500 jobs, and have raised more than $3.5 billion in follow-on capital.
Come to a place where you can share ideas, take initiative, work hard, grow professionally and, with a little luck, change the world. If that sounds like you, come join us.
Welcome to 1871.
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