Chief Marketing Officer

Public Rec is a men’s athleisure brand that has been changing the comfort game in pants and apparel for the past 8 years.

The Daymaker Pant launched in 2015 delivering undercover comfort and versatility solving the age-old dilemma of how can I look professional enough for work in a pair of pants that are so comfortable that I can also be down for whatever including sneaking out to the links for that business meeting on that perfect summer Friday.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

We’ve gained a loyal following of dads, golfers, and frequent flyers who love our pants, but we’ve only scratched the surface with where we want to go with the brand.

We’re looking for someone to wear the pants and bring the brand to life with humor, fun, and a confidence that celebrates guys that aren’t all professional athletes or fashion models.

And then we’d like our pants back.

As our first CMO, you will help shape and execute our marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, engagement, and revenue growth.

Equal parts brand and performance marketing, this candidate will be adept at deciphering marketing insights to direct the priorities to build the Public Rec brand.

We’re looking for someone who has experience managing teams in 360 brand development across both top and bottom of funnel campaigns, influencer and brand partnerships, and social content that makes people smile, smirk, laugh and want to be a part of the brand.

A brand builder at your core, the CMO will drive the strategic marketing mix between brand and performance. We’re looking for someone who can make the right marketing investments to drive an increasing percent of total revenue from owned and organic traffic sources by leveraging a differentiated and defensible brand.

You will lead a dynamic marketing team of performance, creative, and brand, and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure alignment with the overall business objectives.

This role will report directly to our CEO. The preferred location for this role is at our HQ in Chicago. For remote candidates, a relocation bonus is available as well as a transition period.

We’re also open to assessing candidates outside of Chicago who are willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to develop the Public Rec brand and drive overall awareness, customer acquisition, and retention.
• Lead, mentor, and help build the marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.
• Oversee the development and implementation of multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital advertising, organic social media, email marketing, influencer partnerships, direct mail, TV, and more.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Develop a deep knowledge of our target audience and routinely understand the effectiveness of our marketing programs, promoting a test and learn mindset.
• Work with our Growth Director to manage the marketing budget effectively, optimizing spend across channels to maximize ROI.
• Work closely with the product development team to ensure alignment between marketing initiatives and product offerings.
• Ownership of key product and campaign launches, setting and communicating clear and measurable sales goals. Inclusive of seasonal storytelling, any promotions, and go-to-market.
• Measure and report on key performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Own decision-making on promotions and sales strategy while protecting the brand and work with the Product team on pricing strategy.

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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment at Public Rec.

Working at Public Rec

Who We Are

Our culture is all about autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. Respect is guaranteed, taking initiative is highly encouraged, and challenging the status quo is expected.

Above all else, we work hard and try to not take ourselves too seriously along the way.

Where We Work

Our headquarters is based in Chicago. We currently have a flexible work-from-home policy that includes a mix of in-office and fully remote employees.

What We Offer

• Flexible PTO policy with a required minimum
• Health, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance coverage
• 401K match eligibility after 6 months of employment

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