Our Client is a leading customer experience agency based in Minneapolis. Together, we are on the hunt for an exceptional Director of Business Development who brings 8+ years of proven experience in business development, sales, or a related field, ideally within the realms of digital marketing, customer experience (CX), CRM agencies, or consulting environments.
This pivotal role will be crucial in propelling the agency’s growth by actively engaging and cultivating relationships with prospective clients. The ideal candidate will have a relationship-driven, solution-oriented approach to sales, ensuring an unparalleled level of service throughout the entire sales journey.
We are looking for a standout individual who can:
Identify, prioritize, and strategically engage CX, marketing, and digital decision-makers within enterprise brands across key sectors.
Build and manage a solid sales pipeline, with a strong focus on enterprise clients in key industries.
Conduct in-depth market research to uncover lucrative opportunities, trends, and gain insights into the competitive landscape within targeted sectors.
Drive top-of-funnel activities, including proactive outbound prospecting, effective networking, and relationship-building initiatives.
Serve as a distinguished representative for the agency at industry conferences, webinars, and events, significantly enhancing the agency’s visibility and expanding its network within target industries.
Ideally, this candidate is based in the Twin Cities, but we are open to exploring remote candidates as well. Depending on location, there would be periodic travel to the agency’s Minneapolis headquarters.
Our Client is the leading distributor of mechanical power transmission, conveyor belts, electric motors, and control products in the upper Midwest. In partnership with their leadership team, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Marketing Leader with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit.
The Marketing Leader will collaborate closely with the senior management team across all departments to generate proactive ideas and solutions that support sales and overall brand and communications needs. This individual will be responsible for establishing the strategy for the company’s brand positioning and presentation, as well as managing the distribution and maintenance of brand assets and standards across all channels.
This role will also work in tandem with both B2B and B2C sales, leads to plus up marketing strategies that foster customer loyalty, attract new customers, and drive sales. Additionally, this is a leadership position within the company, which involves providing high-level strategic guidance and managing an internal team member.
Qualities we’re looking for:
Exceptional organizational skills and strong interpersonal communication abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
8+ years of experience in trade shows and digital marketing methods, including social media, email marketing, SEO, data & analytics, and content marketing.
A professional and proactive work ethic.
A strong desire to collaborate with team members and cultivate strong relationships.
Ability to proactively identify new opportunities to drive brand awareness in existing and new markets.
A strong entrepreneurial spirit, along with a passion for brand building and a commitment to celebrating the organization’s rich history through strategic marketing initiatives.
Experience working with or for a distributor or relevant industry is a plus.
This role is onsite at their headquarters in Plymouth, MN.
SkyWater Search has partnered with a PE-backed consumer goods manufacturer in the Minneapolis area to find and hire their first VP of Brand Management.
We’re seeking a dynamic Vice President of Brand Management to lead two iconic brands, reporting to the CMO with a hybrid schedule.
As we enter an exciting growth phase, you’ll inspire and empower dedicated brand teams while driving ambitious revenue goals across our high-margin portfolio. The ideal leader brings both strategic vision and a nurturing leadership style, ready to build strong teams and foster innovation that accelerates our market momentum. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of beloved brands while creating an environment where talented brand professionals thrive.
Due to our continued growth, SkyWater Search Partners is currently looking to hire a Marketing & Creative Recruiter in our Minnetonka office.
The Marketing & Creative Recruiter is responsible for helping drive the continued growth of our company by identifying and placing top marketing and creative talent. This will be achieved through the development of recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies, leveraging industry networks, and implementing new, creative recruiting ideas. The recruiter will serve as a consultant to our clients, helping them build exceptional marketing and creative teams. This role is critical in ensuring we continue to recruit and place the most talented marketing and creative professionals in Minnesota and beyond.
SkyWater Search Partners has been rated the #1 search firm in Minnesota (based on number of placements) for the past 9+ years in a row by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We place more people in professional full-time positions than any other Minnesota-based search firm.
In addition, we have won 9 Best Place to Work Awards, as voted by our employees, from Minnesota Business Magazine and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We offer one of the most competitive compensation structures in the industry.
SkyWater Search Partners is conveniently located in the Carlson Towers in Minnetonka. Our A+ rated building includes amenities like free covered parking, a complimentary gym membership with showers/changing rooms, an award-winning café, and many other perks—including the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment and unlimited PTO.
If you are interested in this position or would like to hear more about our firm, please apply online or reach out to Sujatha Ramanathan, Senior Talent Scout: sramanathan@skywatersearch.com.
Are you a Digital Marketing superhero? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’ve teamed up with a wonderful family-owned business that’s making waves in the collectible toy industry.
In this role, you’ll be the digital champion, leading exciting growth and customer acquisition initiatives across various channels. You’ll get to create and execute fun digital marketing strategies for key product lines, launch new initiatives to help the business grow, and manage marketing efforts across various platforms.
You’ll also keep an eye on trends and customer feedback, connect with key influencers, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate with brands, vendors, content creators, and their amazing Product and Marketing teams to create delightful experiences for customers.
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and love thinking strategically while also rolling up your sleeves in a fast-paced online environment, we want to hear from you. Your passion for our products and the vibrant collector community will truly shine in this role.
We’re looking for someone who can easily manage and communicate priorities while using analytics and team feedback to make great decisions. If you have fantastic interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to creating an amazing customer experience, you’ll fit right in.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
Analyze campaign performance data to continually optimize campaigns to achieve customer growth and product sales goals.
Utilize A/B testing and other experimentation methodologies to improve conversion rates and overall campaign effectiveness.
Identify and experiment with new and emerging channels to diversify customer acquisition sources and maximize reach.
Effectively balance the mix of acquisition, growth, and retention efforts in each channel.
Identify and evaluate opportunities to drive customer acquisition, loyalty, and retention across the customer lifecycle.
Report on key metrics and insights to the leadership team, providing actionable recommendations for growth and improvement.
Desired Experience:
8+ years of digital marketing experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
Experience building, executing, and scaling digital marketing programs (Search, Display, Social, Email, Shopping and Affiliate marketing)
Demonstrated success using data and metrics to drive business results
Proven ability to work collaboratively, influencing others while building trust
This role is based in Minneapolis, MN with periodic visits to their Somerset, WI HQ.
Join our client, a key player in publishing, as their VP of Marketing.
The VP of Marketing will drive brand evolution and expansion across channels and product segments. In this role, you’ll utilize your expertise to craft a marketing strategy for sustainable growth by identifying growth opportunities, enhance current initiatives, and establishing a multi-channel marketing plan. We seek a bold and visionary leader with experience and interest in education technology, inspiring company culture and developing a team.
For seasoned marketing professionals, this role is a chance to lead transformative initiatives in publishing in partnership with the company’s CEO. The ideal candidate is a growth-minded and fearless leader with 10+ years of marketing leadership experience, proven success managing a team and a passion for innovation and technology.
This position is based in Minneapolis, MN. Currently, our Client offers a hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days in the office during the week.
We are looking for a Brand Strategy Director to lead innovative and insights-driven strategies for purpose-driven brands. Our Client is a growing advertising agency driven by purpose, intention and collaboration. They value a strong entrepreneurial spirit, storytelling and serving as a consultant to a variety of clients from fortune 500 corporations to local non-profits.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, a natural curiosity and optimism in combination with deep experience leading clients, internal teams and participating in new business pitches. This individual will be responsible for leading brand-focused research projects (quantitative and qualitative), workshops, and the development of strategic recommendations for clients through audience insights, brand architecture, brand identity and overarching brand strategy. The Brand Strategy Director will work closely with their creative teams to inspire and elevate the creative work as well.
We are targeting candidates in the Twin Cities metro, but we are open to all locations based on qualification. This position is remote and will require some travel as needed.
Are you a proven agency leader in the agriculture or energy sector with the expertise to guide large-scale teams and the vision to create a meaningful impact? This is your chance to join a purpose-driven organization at the forefront of marketing, innovation, and positive change.
Our client, a certified Benefit Corporation, seeks a Managing Director to take charge of a major client initiative. This high-profile role is ideal for a resilient and committed leader ready to design, operationalize, and inspire a large-scale, integrated team.
Why This Role Matters
This is not just a job—it’s a chance to redefine what leadership looks like in a company that prioritizes purpose over profit. You’ll be part of an organization that challenges the traditional agency model, delivering innovative solutions at the intersection of marketing, creativity, and technology.
As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for shaping a team that exemplifies collaboration, innovation, and impact while driving measurable results for an influential client in the agriculture industry.
What You’ll Do
Lead and Operationalize: Design and oversee the structure, deployment, and success of an integrated, cross-functional team.
Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to key stakeholders.
Drive Excellence: Ensure world-class work across portfolios by fostering team cohesion and leveraging your deep expertise in agriculture.
Mentor and Inspire: Cultivate a team of all levels by recognizing individual strengths, mentoring talent, and building a high-performance culture.
Strategic Growth: Identify opportunities to organically grow accounts, expand partnerships, and enhance the organization’s impact.
Manage Financial Health: Oversee account budgeting, forecasting, and profitability, ensuring operational efficiency and growth.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
A Visionary Leader: You thrive on creating clarity from complexity and inspiring others to achieve excellence.
An Industry Expert: Your deep knowledge of the agriculture (or energy) sector enables you to deliver actionable insights and strategic counsel.
A Team Builder: You’ve successfully built, scaled, and led high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Resilient and Strategic: You excel at navigating challenges, finding growth opportunities, and maintaining a focus on long-term success.
Key Qualifications:
Proven experience operationalizing and managing large-scale accounts.
Exceptional ability to mentor, motivate, and deploy teams across diverse functions.
Expertise in developing and executing strategic plans that drive measurable outcomes.
Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing account budgets and profitability.
Why You’ll Love It Here
This organization is not your typical workplace. They’re on a mission to use business as a force for good—and they’re succeeding. Here’s what sets them apart:
Purpose-Driven Culture: As a Public Benefit Corporation and 100% employee-owned company, they’re committed to making a positive impact.
Industry-Leading Benefits: From generous compensation packages to unparalleled benefits and supportive programs, they invest in their team’s well-being and growth.
Collaborative Environment: You’ll work alongside smart, driven individuals passionate about creating meaningful change.
Employee Ownership: As part of this organization, your success is their success, and you’ll directly benefit from the company’s achievements.
Are You Ready for the Challenge?
If you’re looking for a role where you can lead boldly, think innovatively, and make a lasting impact, this is it.
Take the next step in your career and join a company as committed to driving change as you are. Apply now to learn more about this brand-new opportunity.
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