Marketing Strategist

About the Company

5 Stones is a mission-driven agency located in Sycamore, Illinois, devoted to supporting Catholic apostolates through professional marketing services. Inspired by faith, the team aims to honor God through their work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Marketing Strategist to join our agency team who will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategic marketing plans for clients. This position demands creative problem-solving and the ability to manage client engagements from initial strategy development through implementation across multiple digital and traditional marketing channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead client consultations both virtually and in-person to build trust and develop tailored marketing strategies.
• Create comprehensive marketing plans that align with clients' objectives and optimize their budgets to deliver measurable results.
• Advise and collaborate with the team to execute content creation, paid media, email campaigns, social media, SEO, website enhancements, analytics, branding, and other initiatives.
• Present strategies and results to clients throughout the engagement to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Collaborate internally with agency members to generate innovative marketing opportunities, leveraging emerging digital channels.
• Support senior leadership in client acquisition efforts and optimize agency service offerings for efficiency and growth.
• Take a hands-on role in implementing marketing activities across various platforms as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Excellent communicator, both clear and empathetic, able to build strong relationships with clients and teammates.
• Data-informed and creatively motivated marketer passionate about advancing brands with a results-oriented approach.
• Firmly grounded in Catholic faith with a desire to support the Church’s mission.
• Skillful at managing multiple projects simultaneously and navigating diverse marketing technologies.
• Confident in addressing challenges and capable of rallying teams around shared goals.
• Committed to continual professional and personal development.
• Experienced leader, proficient in facilitating meetings and uniting teams toward client objectives.
• Humble, with a strong sense of personal dignity rooted in faith.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in marketing with a focus on strategy and client consultation.
• Proven ability to balance project quality, timing, and budget to consistently achieve superior outcomes.
• Detail-oriented and hardworking with a strong client service mindset.
• Experienced in delivering results across multiple marketing areas including content, email, paid media, and SEO.
• Steady and peaceful demeanor inspired by Catholic identity.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary between $60,000 and $80,000 based on experience.
• Supportive workplace culture centered on shared values and purpose.
• Health and dental insurance with 75% of the premium covered by the employer.
• Paid time off including holidays, personal vacation, and specific Holy Days of Obligation.
• 401(K) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible spending account for eligible medical expenses.
• Access to an onsite chapel with designated prayer and Mass times during work hours.
• Significant opportunity for career growth within a faith-based apostolate.

Location

This is an onsite position based in Sycamore, Illinois, with a strong preference for candidates to work at the office to foster community and company culture.