Director of Marketing
Topbloc
Chicago, IL Or Remote
TopBloc is a startup that provides fixed-time, fixed-price Workday deployment services and on-demand Workday support. We quickly and pragmatically deploy Human Capital Management, Payroll, and Financials business processes and technology, letting our customers focus on their business while they gain immediate value. Once live, we provide expertise and resources as needed to operate and augment the solution.
TopBloc is committed to providing employees with an environment that will foster morale and growth. TopBloc is seeking a Director of Marketing to lead our marketing strategy, brand positioning, and communications. This role will be responsible for driving awareness, demand generation, and thought leadership for TopBloc across the Workday ecosystem. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on marketing leader who can build scalable programs while maintaining creativity and agility.
This leader will oversee all aspects of marketing and communications, including brand strategy, content development, digital campaigns, events, and public relations. They will collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Experience, and Executive Leadership to position TopBloc as the best value Workday partner and drive measurable impact on revenue growth.
Requirements (What We’re Looking For):
8–12+ years of progressive experience in marketing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Required)
Proven experience developing and executing B2B marketing strategies in professional services, SaaS, or enterprise software (Required)
Experience in the Workday ecosystem (Preferred)
Strong background in demand generation, brand management, and communications.
Demonstrated ability to align marketing initiatives with business and revenue goals.
Exceptional writing, storytelling, and communication skills.
Comfortable leading both strategy and execution in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Experience managing and scaling teams and/or agencies.
Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
Marketing Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with company growth goals.
Serve as a key voice of the brand, ensuring consistency and differentiation in all messaging.
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing marketing team (internal and external resources).
Brand & Communications
Oversee brand positioning and messaging across all channels.
Manage internal and external communications, including executive communications, press releases, and media relations.
Partner with leadership on thought leadership initiatives, including speaking engagements, webinars, and industry events.
Demand Generation & Campaigns
Build integrated marketing campaigns to generate leads, accelerate pipeline, and support customer expansion.
Own digital marketing channels (website, email, social media, paid advertising, SEO/SEM).
Partner with Sales on account-based marketing (ABM) and sales enablement resources.
Events & Partnerships
Lead TopBloc’s presence at Workday Rising, Altitude, DevCon, and other industry events.
Manage co-marketing opportunities with partners to extend reach and engagement.
Execute in field customer events, webinars, and activations to strengthen relationships and brand visibility.
Content & Thought Leadership
Develop and oversee content strategy, including blogs, case studies, white papers, and video.
Showcase customer success stories and promote TopBloc’s differentiated value.
Ensure all marketing materials are compelling, professional, and aligned with business objectives.
Analytics & Reporting
Track, analyze, and report on the performance of marketing programs.
Use data to continuously optimize spend, messaging, and targeting.
Establish KPIs tied to pipeline contribution, brand awareness, and engagement.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Benefits (What We’re Offering):
Fast-paced and result oriented work culture with competitive base salary and quarterly bonuses
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Basic Life Insurance coverage
Additional voluntary life insurance available
Paid Parental Leave & Pregnancy Related Medical Leave
Generous paid sick leave
Unlimited PTO
Monthly wellness/gym subsidy
Monthly phone subsidy
401 (k) and ROTH retirement savings plan with matching
Employee Assistance Program
Company sponsored volunteer opportunities, LinkedIn Learning access, company and team outings
TopBloc is an Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-REMOTE
The hiring base pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At TopBloc, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current hiring range salary is $125,000 - $175,000.