Acosta Sales & Marketing is hiring: Director Creative in Bentonville

Overview

Product Connections is seeking a forward-thinking Strategic Creative Director to lead high-impact creative initiatives that shape the future of our brand and client partnerships. This is a pivotal role for a visionary creative leader who can blend strategy, imagination, and data-driven insight to deliver compelling, innovative work.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop long-term creative strategies aligned with business goals, client needs, and market insights.
• Use analytics and performance data (e.g., Google Analytics) to inform creative direction and evaluate campaign impact.
• Serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams—marketing, account leadership, insights, and production.

Creative & Execution Excellence

• Lead concept development from ideation through execution across multi-channel campaigns.
• Oversee visual direction, content creation, and storytelling to ensure strong, cohesive brand narratives.
• Provide hands-on expertise in design, digital content, video, and social-first creative.
• Present and defend creative recommendations with clarity, confidence, and strategic reasoning.
• Champion innovation—exploring new technologies, design techniques, and creative approaches.

Team & Client Leadership

• Mentor, inspire, and develop designers, writers, and creative talent.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand needs, build trust, and deliver exceptional work.
• Ensure creative output is consistent, high-quality, and aligned with brand standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in creative and strategy roles—agency or brand-side.
• Proven ability to connect creative ideas to business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of retail marketing, consumer behavior, and shopper engagement.
• Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and other creative tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships.
• Demonstrated adaptability and comfort with emerging technologies, trends, and platforms.

About Us

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $113,190.00 - $141,460.00

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req ID: 23119