Executive Marketing Consultant (Pre-Sales)

Executive Marketing Consultant (Pre-Sales)
Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois

Posted: May 12, 2026

Built on service. Powered by people. Impact was built differently: invest in great people, trust them to do great work, deliver the kind of service clients remember. That approach helped us grow from a small office technology company into a national managed services provider, while remaining privately owned and people-first. We continue to reinvest in our people, capabilities, and opportunities so employees can grow alongside the business. The people who join Impact now will help define what comes next.

Job Overview
The Executive Marketing Consultant will serve as the marketing strategy leader and subject matter expert, guiding Impact’s sales teams and high-profile clients in leveraging Impact’s Managed Marketing Services. This role involves engaging C-level executives, conducting strategic marketing assessments, and shaping impactful marketing transformations tailored to clients’ core business challenges and objectives. You'll leverage cutting‑edge AI tools and our proprietary Thought Architecture™ framework to accelerate research, synthesis, and strategy development, focusing on creative problem solving and compelling storytelling that wins partnerships.

Impact’s Managed Marketing Services act as a full-service agency for clients, providing access to top‑tier creatives, strategists, and analysts. As clients’ strategic needs evolve, Impact offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to support long‑term growth and innovation. Solutions include:

Strategic Marketing Consulting

Website Design & Development

Automation & Digital Branding

SEO & Content Marketing

Market Research & Analysis

Paid Media, App Design & Business Consulting

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Market Development : Drive territory growth and market expansion by identifying new opportunities, developing high‑level account plans, and managing pipeline origination.

Engage Executive Leadership : Build and maintain relationships with C‑level executives, positioning Impact as a strategic partner for marketing transformation.

Strategic Consulting : Conduct comprehensive business transformation assessments (BTAs), providing high‑impact marketing recommendations that align with clients’ overarching business strategies.

High‑Level Sales Engagement : Articulate Impact’s integrated marketing systems and solutions, translating complex marketing strategies into clear business value propositions for executive decision‑makers.

Develop & Present Proposals : Craft compelling, customized proposals, executive presentations, and briefs to influence decision‑making and secure new business partnerships.

Lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration : Partner with Impact’s marketing teams to ensure seamless handoff and execution of projects post‑sale.

Drive Thought Leadership : Act as a marketing thought leader, staying abreast of industry trends and communicating innovative solutions to prospects and clients.

Own Sales Strategy & Outcomes : Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, manage quota attainment, and drive revenue growth within both new and existing accounts.

Leverage AI Tools for Strategic Enablement : Utilize advanced AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to accelerate market research, competitive analysis, and strategic intelligence gathering at the executive level. Guide clients and internal teams in adopting AI‑driven insights to inform high‑level marketing strategies and business transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

10+ years of strategic marketing and business development experience preferred

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred

Proven track record of influencing C‑suite decision‑making and delivering measurable business results

Demonstrated success in driving high‑value marketing initiatives and securing complex deals

Strong leadership, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with executives

Deep expertise in marketing strategy, digital solutions, and sales enablement

Experience utilizing AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) for executive‑level research, analysis, and strategic consulting

Demonstrated ability to synthesize large volumes of data from multiple sources into actionable strategic intelligence using AI platforms

Inquisitive, persistent, and courageous with the ability to challenge assumptions and viewpoints respectfully, especially in the context of emerging technology and AI adoption

What Drives Impact
Impact’s purpose is people. We empower them to innovate, grow, and succeed. That is how we change the world—one person, one company, one community at a time.

Behaviors

Innovation : We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone.

Passion : We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact.

Honesty : We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest.

Fun : We fuel work with fun, knowing life’s too short for boring.

Low Ego : We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank.

One Team : We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team.

Compensation
The typical base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs. Impact may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and department. Full compensation details can be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.

Benefits We Take Pride In

5-year Tiffany & Co. Gift Card, 10-year Custom Rolex, 20-year $20,000 Check incentive rewards

Valuable time off with up to 20 days of PTO, 7 Paid Sick Days, 12+ paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave

Development and growth opportunities with on‑going training & continued education reimbursement

401(k) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services

Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision plans

For more information, visit https://www.impactmybiz.com/careers/#benefits

Work Authorization & Immigration Sponsorship
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in limited circumstances based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements.

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