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We’ve mastered the art and science of marketing executive recruiting. With substantial marketing executive search recruiting experience, we’ve honed our process to deliver a shortlist of top-tier candidates who not only meet but exceed expectations. Our candidates bring a wealth of marketing experience, often with leadership in their respective fields, ensuring your marketing initiatives are seamlessly aligned with revenue generation and are continually optimized to the fullest extent.
Why MarketSearch?
- Highly Specialized: We focus exclusively on marketing leadership roles, allowing us to understand the unique demands of these positions, executive searches and where to locate the right talent.
- Deep Industry Knowledge: With years of experience in marketing recruitment, we know where to find and how to attract the best talent. Our network is beyond comparison.
- Tailored Approach: We don’t just fill roles; we build long-term partnerships with our clients and candidates, ensuring the right fit for their specific needs.
- Proven Track Record: Our clients trust us to deliver exceptional results, and our success stories speak volumes.
Your Next Career Move – Current Marketing Opportunities
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Sales Director, – Contextual Advertising (Remote, EST)
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Senior Director, Digital Marketing Manager Elyria, Ohio (Onsite)
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Board Advisor Member – Digital Transformation Pet Supply
- Part Time
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Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Strategy REMOTE (CST/EST) HUBSPOT EXP.
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Business Development Sales Account Executive – Software Development
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Kudos from Companies and Candidates
PGIM Investments Chief Marketing OfficerDavid is a trusted and reliable partner. I’ve worked with him for nearly a decade and he’s always been able to deliver for me and my clients. His can-do attitude, insight and accountability are attributes that I have grown to rely on. The resources I’ve hired through him are star performers. When I have a recruiting need, David is the first person I call.
I have had a fantastic experience as a MarketSearch candidate. David’s candid approach was a time saver (as he ensured I was only considering opportunities that truly aligned with my skill sets and long-term career goals) and his sense of humor made the sometimes stressful process of interviewing quite enjoyable. His marketing background, topnotch connections and knack for executive matchmaking are unsurpassed. I would recommend him to anyone looking for, or looking to fill a creative position.
Bain Capital
David is the rare professional who truly understands relationship building. He makes the challenge of recruitment smooth and painless. And he is an ace negotiator who ends up making all parties feel like they are winning. It was a pleasure working with him and I would highly recommend him to my colleagues and peers.
Havas SVP Social/Product
David did a terrific job in helping us to identify strong marketing candidates within a very short timeline. He was extremely positive, professional, and responsive. He was able to ramp up quickly and really understood our goals for the search, which resulted in a successful placement for us. I look forward to working with him again soon!
Bain Capital Lead Recruiter
David is fantastic. I have worked with David over the past year as Forrester built out it’s Management Consulting offering. Our bar is extremely high, the skill set is in enormous demand and David consistently delivered excellent candidates. David has a very strong knowledge of the market, truly understands and partners with us and delivers outstanding results. I would highly recommend engaging David for your retained and contingency recruiting demands.
Forrester Research Global Recruiting Leader
David knows how to find the right candidates for employers and the right employers for candidates. David helped me find my current position and without his industry knowledge, resourcefulness, tenacity, and honesty, I would not have found a job that is the perfect fit with my skills, interest, and experience.
Epsilon Marketing Professional
David did a terrific job in helping us to identify strong marketing candidates within a very short timeline. He was extremely positive, professional, and responsive throughout the 2.5 month recruiting process. He was able to ramp up quickly and really understood our goals for the search, which resulted in a successful placement for us. I look forward to working with him again soon!
Bain Global Talent Acquisition
It was a pleasure working with David. Always available for questions and ready to provide valuable suggestions/feedback. His knowledge of the job market and companies in the Boston area is outstanding and this surely makes things much easier.
He is very professional and reliable (overall the best recruiter I worked with in the US). Would surely recommend him to others.
Vistaprint Global SEO/Social Marketing Manager
I cannot recommend David highly enough. He is the kind of professional recruiter you can only hope to work with. Always extra-communicative, insightful and tenacious, working with David has been a fantastic experience.
Digitas Digital Marketing Strategist
The more time you spend in your career, the more important relationships will become in securing your next role. In working with a recruiter you’ll gain access to opportunities that you might not otherwise know about. But, not all recruiters are the same caliber. What separates David from the average recruiter is his relationships with the companies and candidates he serves. David takes the time to really understand what each group is looking for and what success looks like. This has many benefits. First, companies see David as an extension of their team which means if David recommends you, hiring managers will gladly take the time to meet you. Second, David is a great mentor and his in-depth knowledge can help candidates vet opportunities and ensure a good fit.
Forrester Research Managing Director
David is one of the best recruiters around. As a candidate out in the market, David really looked after my best interests. Not only did he take the time to get to understand the type of job and employer I was looking for, but he was always responsive to my inquiries and very conscientious about checking in during the process.
I highly recommend David to both employers seeking good people, and candidates looking for the right job.
Fidelity Marketing Director
David and his firm Marketsearch performed excellent results recruiting an expert in marketing management. He thoroughly discovered our needs and was right on target placing the ideal candidate
Geeks On Site Owner and President
David is a true partner working hard to achieve results for you at every stage of the process. He is knowledgeable, extremely patient and highly focused to provide you the best support. Being new to the process, it was wonderful to work with David who went the extra mile to ensure that the results matched or exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend David to anyone who may be looking for a partner to navigate the market.
Merck Online Marketing / eBusiness / Marketing Technologist
I’ve worked with David at various points during my career and I can honestly say that he’s the best when it comes to understanding your strengths and aspirations and matching those with available opportunities. Keeps you up to speed, stays on top of the hiring manager and keeps the process moving. A real pro. Two thumbs up!!
Merkle VP, Client Partners
As an agency professional, transitioning to in-house/client-side can be a daunting challenge. David helped me transition my career from a PR agency to managing digital and social media marketing at ASICS America. Not only was he my “in” to the company and position before it was publicly posted, he also stayed in constant touch to update me with any news and was always available to chat on the phone before or after an interview to make sure I was doing everything in my power to position myself in the best possible way. I have never met a recruiter that is as excellent a communicator and am eternally thankful for his ability to build such a seamless bridge between employers and potential candidates!
Asics Manager, Digital and Social
David led the recruiting effort, his energy and drive set him apart. But it was his honesty and candor that I actually valued the most. With David, I was able to have candid conversations and he provided an enormous amount of value while I was in the consideration and decisioning process. I would strongly recommend him to any organization looking for that combination of ‘driver with a personal touch.
Capital One Chief Marketing Officer
Simply put–David is a remarkable recruiter. He has the experience and ability to find and place the right candidate in the perfect position. He asks all the right questions and digs deep to make sure that the match is successful for all parties involved. He keeps you informed, updated, and encouraged throughout the process. I would highly recommend David to help place you in your perfect position or find your next successful employee.
Epsilon VP, Digital Strategic Consulting
I had a great experience working with David recently. He was very helpful in providing me the information I needed and always followed-up on my questions in a timely manner. David also provided great insight that helped with certain decisions during the interview process. He truly made the process as easy as possible. I appreciate all of his efforts to help me land a great job.
Beacon Partners Director of Marketing and Communications
Given Search Marketing is a hot industry and good talent can be hard to find, David has come through and really presented ADP with great candidates for some tough to fill positions in Searching Marketing. David is very knowledgeable in search marketing which lends his ability to place the right talent with the right company. Thank you for your support David.
ADP Staffing Client Relationship Manager | Lead Recruiter
David is by far one of if not the best recruiter I have ever worked with in my career. David placed me at Holland Mark Advertsing 10 years ago. When I found myself in a similar situation in 2009, David was my first phone call in terms of discussing my career goals and opportunities that were currently available in the Boston market. David understands the discipline of marketing communications and not only acts as a recruiter for his clients but also as a consultant. He works very hard on behalf of his clients to ensure that the fit between employer and employee is the right one. He is available to answer questions and guide the process flawlessly. I’m pleased to have known David for over 10 years now.
Liberty Mutual Senior Marketing Communications Manager
INDUSTRY NEWS & RESOURCES
…..there’s a noticeable uptick in 2025 planning to bring on top-tier marketing executives
…..there’s a noticeable uptick in 2025 planning to bring on top-tier marketing executives. Sure, most leaders we are talking to see AI as a game-changer in recruitment, many are grappling with a vital question: how do you balance technical prowess with the human touch? Over-reliance on AI in hiring can dilute creativity, innovation, and connection—qualities
How Firms Can Retain Top Talent in the Era of Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping industries at lightning speed, creating both opportunities and challenges. According to a recent EY study, 40% of employees are considering leaving their current roles in the next 12 months. For hiring managers, heads of talent acquisition, and CEOs, this statistic underscores an urgent need: firms must adapt to retain top talent,
We Build Marketing Teams, We Place Marketing Leaders
Our network is vast, and our expertise runs deep. We work closely with CEOs, Hiring Managers, and Heads of Talent Acquisition to identify and place top-tier marketing talent. From digital transformation experts, marketing strategists, brand leaders, performance growth marketers, creative visionaries, analytics leadership to data insights and senior measurement roles, we specialize in finding the right candidates to drive growth and transformation.
A Specialized Approach to Marketing Executive Search
As former marketers, we know what it takes to thrive and truly succeed in this fast-paced industry. We’re not just recruiters; we’re industry colleagues who understand the nuances of marketing and the leadership qualities needed to succeed.
We focus on:
- Performance Marketing
- Demand Generation
- Customer Experience
- Mobile Marketing
- Customer Success
- Data Customer Analytics, Media Measurement and Insights
- Digital Transformation
- Creative Leadership
- AI
- Revenue and Sales Generation
- Marketing Operations
We bring deep industry knowledge to every search, ensuring our candidates and clients find the perfect fit.
Explore Your Next Career Move
Even if you’re not actively looking, it’s worth staying connected. Share your achievements with us, and let us help you explore roles that align with your skills and career goals. The right opportunity could be closer than you think.
Why MarketSearch?
- Industry Expertise: We’ve walked in your shoes and know what it takes to succeed.
- Trusted Network: Our connections span across industries, from startups to established firms undergoing digital transformation.
- Tailored Matches: We don’t just fill roles; we connect talented marketing professionals with opportunities that help them thrive.
Ready to see what’s next? Partner with MarketSearch and discover opportunities that align with your expertise and ambition. Whether you’re looking to lead a marketing team or drive transformation, we’ll help you find your next great challenge.
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