Grant Thornton is seeking an Associate Director, Channel Marketing to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
About the Role
At Grant Thornton, marketing is about connecting strategy with execution to drive measurable growth. We're seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director, Channel Marketing to lead firmwide marketing efforts for our Private Equity (PE) and Board of Directors (Boards) channels. This role will be instrumental in shaping channel strategy, aligning stakeholders, and supporting high-impact campaigns that support national priorities.
Your Day-to-Day May Include:
Leading strategic marketing efforts for the PE and Boards channels, ensuring alignment with firmwide priorities.
Translating those priorities into marketing plans and calendars that align with firm-wide objectives while addressing channel needs.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams across industries, service lines, account teams, and national leadership to drive channel visibility and impact.
Working in partnership with campaign strategists to customize and activate channel-specific content and thought leadership.
Planning and overseeing the execution of 1st and 3rd party events and sponsorships that enhance our brand presence and generate qualified leads.
Partnering with cross-functional teams including Events & Sponsorships, Field Marketing, and Sales Enablement to ensure integrated, consistent client experiences.
Supporting the new Head of Private Equity with marketing strategy and execution aligned to growth goals.
Maintaining quality marketing data to measure and report on marketing performance metrics that demonstrate impact and inform future strategy.
Maintaining a pulse on industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to identify strategic opportunities and inform marketing strategies.
Managing channel-specific marketing budgets and timelines to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely delivery.
Coordinating with onshore/offshore team members to ensure seamless execution and consistent messaging across all marketing initiatives.
Identifying opportunities to repurpose or scale best practice marketing approaches.
Serving as a liaison and providing marketing consultation to our Alliance channel Providing oversight and coaching to the Channel Marketing Manager
Building a scalable marketing model that can expand to support additional channels as business needs evolve.
Other duties as assigned.
You Have the Following Technical Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field; MBA preferred.
10-15 years of proven experience in strategic marketing leadership, preferably in professional services or B2B environments.
Experience in channel marketing, and deep understanding of the Private Equity channel required.
Thorough understanding of various marketing channels and their relevance to achieving strategic business goals.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to create compelling content and presentations.
Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations with cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent project management, critical thinking, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Highly collaborative and able to work within and through teams to achieve stated goals.
Demonstrated ability to be a trusted advisor, consistently sought out for advice by leadership and stakeholders.
Innovative and creative approach to developing work products and solving complex problems.
Commitment to actively learning and adopting best practices from across the team.
Proven client service skills and ability to effectively interface with stakeholders at all levels.
Metrics-driven mindset with a strategic and creative approach to problem-solving.
Ability to thrive in a high-touch, fast-paced environment requiring real-time responsiveness and @contextual judgment.
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programs and technologies.
Experience with marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and digital marketing tools.
The base salary range for this position in the firm's Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $152,000 and $228,000 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm's Washington, DC, Iselin, NJ and New York, NY offices only is between $164,200 and $246,200 per year.
About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
About the Team
The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
Here's what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
