Director of Marketing - Stainless and Aluminum

Chicago Tube and Iron Company

• $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of sales, marketing, and customer development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to build lasting relationships with customers and vendors.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Willingness to travel for customer and vendor engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate major quotation opportunities for the product group.
  • Monitor market developments, pricing trends, and supply conditions.
  • Communicate regularly with customers and vendors about market conditions.
  • Facilitate monthly meetings with product specialists to discuss strategy.
  • Conduct sales calls with key customers and prospects.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing to maintain competitive replacement costs.
  • Identify industries and markets with potential for sales growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape product strategy and drive business growth.
  • Visibility in a key leadership role within the organization.
  • Engagement with industry events and trade shows.
  • Support for professional development and team leadership.
Full Job Description
Drive the market. Build relationships. Grow the business.

Chicago Tube & Iron is looking for an experienced, results-driven Director of Marketing to lead the sales and marketing strategy for a key product group - Stainless and Aluminum.

This is a highly visible role for someone who understands the market, knows how to build strong customer and vendor relationships, and can identify opportunities that increase both sales and profitability. You'll work closely with branch sales teams, product specialists, and Corporate Purchasing to strengthen our market position and drive continued growth.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and coordinate major quotation opportunities for the assigned product group.
  • Stay ahead of market developments, pricing trends, supply conditions, and other factors impacting the business.
  • Maintain regular communication with customers and vendors regarding current market conditions.
  • Lead monthly product specialist meetings to discuss trends, opportunities, challenges, and strategy.
  • Conduct sales calls with key customers and targeted prospective accounts.
  • Partner with Purchasing to help maintain accurate and competitive replacement costs.
  • Identify industries, markets, and customers that offer strong potential for sales and margin growth.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and vendor partners.
  • Recruit, develop, and oversee Product Specialists.
  • Represent CTI at trade shows and industry events as needed.
  • Help shape product strategy by identifying new accounts, sourcing opportunities, and areas for expansion.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of relevant industry or business experience.
  • Strong understanding of sales, marketing, customer development, and market conditions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to build lasting customer and vendor relationships.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to travel as needed for customer visits, vendor meetings, and industry events.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding customer-specific and business information.

Join CTI and help lead the next chapter of growth.

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