Senior Marketing Manager, E-commerce (Remote, Chicago-Based Preferred)

About Black Spectacles Are you a data-driven marketer passionate about driving growth in B2C spaces? At Black Spectacles, we’re the leader in our space, with the strongest brand, a thriving business, and an incredible opportunity for growth. As an entrepreneurial company, we have ambitious plans to support the architecture community, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and professionalism thrive. We know that success in any marketing role depends on the right support, resources, and brand recognition—and at Black Spectacles, you’ll have all three. We’re seeking a Senior Marketing Manager with a specialization in E-commerce, ideally based in Chicago, Illinois, to lead our E-commerce strategy and execution while also supporting demand generation efforts for our sales team. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires deep expertise in SEO, organic search, database management, thought leadership, event marketing, and social media marketing. As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll oversee marketing initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate with vendors to drive measurable results. At Black Spectacles, you’ll benefit from: • A team that lives and celebrates our values daily. • Regular opportunities to see and feel the impact of your work. • A fully remote work environment, complemented by semi-annual company trips to build connections. Black Spectacles has been recognized by Great Place to Work and Built In as a great place to work, by the American Institute of Architects for the national impact we’re having on the profession of architecture, and by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. Our Ideal Teammate We’re looking for someone who: • Is passionate about architecture and making an ambitious impact on the Architecture and Design community. • Thrives in a hands-on role that also involves mentoring and leading a team. • Takes ownership and accountability for their work. • Encourages calculated risks and shares ideas in a safe, supportive environment. • Takes a world-class approach to their responsibilities and values collaboration. At Black Spectacles, we live our values through excellence, innovation, and taking care of our people. Role Overview As Senior Marketing Manager, E-commerce, you’ll lead the growth of our e-commerce channel, elevate our brand, and contribute to lead generation. This role blends active execution with strategic oversight to manage campaigns across SEO, organic search, and other key marketing channels. We offer a competitive base salary of $125,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. To thrive in this role, you’ll exemplify behaviors aligned with our mission and values: excellence, collaboration, innovation, commitment, accountability, and ownership. You should bring a passion for learning and growth, work effectively within a team, and actively contribute to a results-driven, innovative culture. Responsibilities E-commerce Growth: • Design and manage e-commerce campaigns to increase traffic, sales, and revenue through paid search, social media, and retargeting channels. • Leverage Google Analytics to track and analyze user behavior, campaign performance, and e-commerce sales trends. • Continuously optimize landing pages, email campaigns, and ad creative through A/B testing to maximize conversions. Team Collaboration & Management • Oversee and support a small internal team; coordinate closely with agency partners. • Align with product, sales, and creative teams on campaign goals and messaging. Marketing & Lead Generation: • Develop and implement demand generation campaigns to drive qualified leads for the sales pipeline. • Create automated workflows, email campaigns, and nurturing sequences using HubSpot to engage prospects and move them through the funnel. • Optimize SEO, organic search, and PPC campaigns to attract and convert qualified leads. • Collaborate with sales to enhance lead handoff and conversion rates. Digital Strategy & Analytics: • Develop and own the digital marketing roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and ROI targets. • Leverage analytics platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement. • Report on key performance metrics, analyze data to identify trends, and make informed recommendations to drive growth and improve business outcomes. Apply tot his job