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What We Look For
The traits that define top candidates in this role
- Track record owning a marketing budget and delivering measurable pipeline
- Experience building and scaling marketing teams from the ground up
- Full-funnel ownership across brand, demand gen, and product marketing
- Strong executive presence and ability to align with sales and product leadership
Why This Role Is Hard to Fill
Senior marketing leaders are rarely on the market — they're recruited out of their current role. Reaching them requires relationships and discretion, not job board postings.
Our Approach
We work confidentially at this level. Our conversations start with understanding the business problem first, and we bring candidates who have solved that exact problem before.
FAQ
Common Questions About Hiring a Marketing Director & VP
How much does a Marketing Director & VP make?+
Marketing Director & VPs typically earn between $130,000–$185,000 annually for direct hire positions in today's market, though compensation varies based on location, years of experience, tech stack, and company stage. Candidates in major tech hubs like San Francisco, New York, or Seattle may command salaries at the higher end of that range.
How long does it take to hire a Marketing Director & VP?+
With CRB Workforce, most clients receive their first qualified slate of Marketing Director & VP candidates within 5–10 business days. The full time-to-offer typically runs 3–6 weeks depending on your interview process and how quickly stakeholders are available. We actively manage scheduling and follow-up to keep momentum.
When should I hire a Marketing Director & VP full-time vs. on contract?+
Direct hire makes sense when you need a Marketing Director & VP long-term, want them invested in your culture and roadmap, and can offer competitive equity or benefits. Contract works better when you need immediate capacity for a defined project, want to evaluate someone before committing, or need to keep headcount flexible. CRB can help with both — and contract-to-hire is always an option if you want a built-in trial period.
What's the biggest mistake companies make when hiring a Marketing Director & VP?+
The most common mistake is prioritizing résumé keywords over real-world impact. A Marketing Director & VP who can articulate what they built, why they built it, and what broke along the way will outperform a keyword-matched résumé every time. We screen for demonstrated results and communication quality — not just credentials — so you only meet candidates who can actually do the job.
Who should I contact at CRB Workforce to start a Marketing Director & VP search?+
You can reach our team through the contact form on our site. Tell us a bit about the role, your timeline, and what "great" looks like for you — and we'll set up a brief discovery call to get aligned before sourcing begins. Most searches are active within 24–48 hours of that call.
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