Managing Director of Marketing

Stanford’s Graduate School of Business (GSB) has earned a global reputation for excellence from its innovative and immersive management education programs. The GSB’s degree and non-degree programs provide students with a transformative educational experience that is built on a foundation of faculty research. Through these efforts, the school creates ideas illuminating management practice and develops innovative, principled, and insightful leaders.
Executive Education at the GSB is taught by our tenured, world-class faculty who inspire global leaders to drive positive change through their organizations. We offer over 40 open-enrollment programs that challenge current and future leaders to think differently. We create a transformative leadership experience by pushing the boundaries of knowledge in an environment that offers participants unique experiences and networking opportunities.
Stanford’s GSB Executive Education is seeking an accomplished strategic leader to assume the role of Managing Director of Marketing. This leadership position will play a critical role in shaping the marketing function, driving enrollment, enhancing brand visibility, fostering the growth and success of our portfolio of executive education programs, and developing and mentoring a dynamic team.
The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of generating marketplace demand and experience building and leading high-caliber organizations. If you are prepared to discover, grow and attract new opportunities to change lives, change organizations, and change the world, we invite you to apply.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Leadership:

Qualifications:
To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful marketing and sales strategies.
• Highly collaborative approach - skilled at influencing cross-functional decision makers across all levels in a way that reinforces the culture and makes the organization stronger in the long run.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-informed approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity - valuing lifelong learning and personal development.
• Growth mindset - with diverse experiences and transferable skills.
• Proven experience developing, hiring, and retaining a staff of professionals.
  

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• 8+ years leading a marketing and/or sales organization.
• Professional experience in executive education.
• Advanced degree in Marketing or Business.

The expected pay range for this position is $200,000 to $265,000 per year. 

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Why Stanford is for You

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

• Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
  

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

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