Chicago

Marketing Directors
Headhunters in Chicago

Connect with 715+ verified recruiters specializing in Chicago. Average placement time: 23 days. Success rate: 93%.

Headhunters

715+

Avg. Time

23 days

Success Rate

93%

Avg. Salary

$138,000

Why use a headhunter for Marketing Directors in Chicago?

Finding qualified marketing directors in Chicago requires deep market knowledge and extensive networks. The best candidates are often not actively job searching, making them invisible to traditional job postings.

Our network of 715+ specialized headhunters maintains relationships with passive candidates at top companies, helping you access talent you'd never find on your own.

The average marketing directors salary in Chicago is $138,000, though compensation varies significantly based on experience, company stage, and specific responsibilities.

With demand growing +30% year-over-year, competition for top talent is intense. Companies using our platform fill positions in 23 days on average.

Top companies hiring Marketing Directors in Chicago

HubSpot logoHubSpot
L'Oreal logoL'Oreal
Coca-Cola logoCoca-Cola
Nike logoNike
Unilever logoUnilever

What we look for in Marketing Directors

Minimum 50+ successful placements
Deep network in the local market
93%+ success rate on assignments
Transparent communication and regular updates
Understanding of compensation benchmarks
Track record with both startups and enterprises

Top Marketing Directors headhunters in Chicago

Verified specialists with proven track records placing marketing directors at leading companies in Chicago.

James Thompson

James Thompson

Partner

Boyden

Specialized in placing Marketing Directors at top companies. 15+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.5115 placements
Marketing DirectorsExecutive Search
Amanda Davis

Amanda Davis

Managing Director

True Search

Specialized in placing Marketing Directors at top companies. 15+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.6122 placements
MarketingLeadership
Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Principal

Daversa Partners

Specialized in placing Marketing Directors at top companies. 15+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.7129 placements
Executive SearchStartups
Jessica Brown

Jessica Brown

Senior Partner

Heidrick & Struggles

Specialized in placing Marketing Directors at top companies. 15+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.8136 placements
LeadershipEnterprise
William Johnson

William Johnson

Director

Russell Reynolds

Specialized in placing Marketing Directors at top companies. 15+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.9143 placements
StartupsSeries A-C
Ashley Thompson

Ashley Thompson

Partner

Boyden

Specialized in placing Marketing Directors at top companies. 15+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.5150 placements
EnterpriseFortune 500

How it works

01

Brief us

Share your requirements. We handle everything else.

02

We match

Our algorithm assigns the best specialists for your role.

03

Watch live

Track every candidate and update in real-time.

04

Hire fast

Close top talent 10x faster than traditional agencies.

Marketing Directors market insights in Chicago

Demand Growth
+30%

Year-over-year increase in job openings in Chicago

Avg. Compensation
$138,000

Base salary for mid-senior marketing directors in Chicago

Time to Fill
35 days

Average time to fill positions through our platform

Success Rate
93%

Of searches completed successfully within 90 days

Frequently asked questions

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