About the Opportunity
Contango is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Marketing to join our growing team in Tulsa. As a key management position, you'll be responsible for driving demand generation, supporting our sales organization, and building our marketing function from the ground up. This is a foundational opportunity to join our expanding Tulsa office and help shape the future of our marketing strategy.
Why Contango in Tulsa?
Backed by local banks, regional funding initiatives, and local venture capital, Contango is building our future with a new Tulsa-based office. We're committed to becoming the number one place to work in Tulsa, serving over 100 amazing clients and their 2,000+ employees with cutting-edge IT solutions. As we grow this office to over 100 team members, you'll have the opportunity to build and lead a marketing function that drives our continued expansion.
Core Responsibilities
- Own and deliver on quarterly lead generation commitments that align with sales targets
- Develop and execute comprehensive demand generation strategies across multiple channels
- Lead content creation and campaign development to support sales prospecting efforts
- Build and manage marketing automation systems and processes
- Create and optimize the marketing-to-sales pipeline
- Collaborate closely with sales leadership to align marketing initiatives with sales objectives
- Hands-on execution of marketing initiatives while building out the marketing team
- Measure and report on marketing performance metrics and ROI
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of B2B marketing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role
- Proven track record of successful demand generation in the technology or professional services sector
- Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems (preferably Salesforce)
- Strong analytical skills with experience in marketing metrics and ROI tracking
- Exceptional project management and team leadership abilities
- Demonstrated success in content marketing and campaign development
- Experience in building and scaling marketing operations
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary range: $120,000-$160,000 + performance bonus
- Comprehensive health benefits with paid premium (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Hybrid work environment with modern downtown Tulsa office
- Collaborative, growth-oriented company culture
A Day in the Life
As Director of Marketing at Contango, your typical day might include:
Morning
- Review marketing dashboard metrics and campaign performance
- Lead daily marketing team standup
- Collaborate with sales leadership on pipeline analysis
- Refine targeting for active demand generation campaigns
Afternoon
- Create and review content for upcoming campaigns
- Meet with marketing team members to provide guidance on projects
- Analyze conversion metrics and optimize lead nurture flows
- Work hands-on with marketing automation tools to improve processes
Weekly Activities
- Lead generation pipeline reviews with sales team
- Content calendar planning and execution
- Campaign performance analysis and optimization
- Marketing team development and coaching
- Strategic planning with executive team
About Contango
At Contango, our name represents our commitment to constant improvement and upward movement. We're a people-first organization providing effective and efficient information technology solutions through experienced consulting, service, and support. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, personal development, and mutual support, balanced with team-building activities, company getaways, and community involvement.
We're more than just an IT services provider – we're tech enthusiasts who love growing together. Our mission is to build a group of fully integrated MSP/MSSP brands across the country, focusing on delivering high-quality products and services in local markets.
How to Apply
If you're excited about building and leading a marketing function that drives growth for a dynamic IT services provider, we want to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply.