VP, Marketing

Company Summary:

At Young Innovations, we foster a dynamic environment where team members make an impact every day as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we serve the dental profession and their patients, united in our mission of achieving a Lifetime of Oral Health™.

We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage bold thinking, challenging traditional approaches with a bias for action. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or grow your career, Young is here to support your goals and continuous learning. At Young, YOU are at the core of what we do.

Position Overview:

Young Innovations is looking for a Vice President, Marketing to lead marketing across our full brand portfolio. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven marketing leader who can drive profitable growth and brand loyalty, and lead a high-performance team.

• Provide leadership, strategy and vision to drive profitable revenue growth, brand loyalty and effective marketing execution across Young Innovations' full brand portfolio, including the global distribution business, education team and specialty direct brands.
• Work closely with Sales and Product Management leadership to develop and implement go-to-market strategies, full-cycle marketing campaigns and data-driven digital marketing programs as the business scales through organic growth and acquisitions.

You’ll like this role if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment as the business scales through organic growth and acquisitions
• You enjoy using data and a test-and-learn approach to drive incremental profitable revenue
• You like partnering with executive peers in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
• You enjoy building, coaching and developing a high-performance team
• You are comfortable traveling 30% or more, including internationally

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Medium sized company – not too big, not too small – just enough to get things done and see your impact.
• Did we say benefits? Full medical, dental, vision, 401k, parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, short & long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and more!
• Lead marketing across Young Innovations' full brand portfolio, including the global distribution business, education team and specialty direct brands, as we scale through organic growth and acquisitions.

Who you’ll work with:

• Reports to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
• Partners closely with Sales leadership and Product Management
• Works with the Executive Leadership Team and the European Marketing Team

What You’ll Do:

• Marketing Strategy & Go-to-Market Execution
  • Develop and execute Young Innovations' marketing strategy across all channels and brands, with an emphasis on new customer acquisition, customer loyalty/expansion, and lead generation through high data utilization.
  • Drive profitable sales growth, above-market performance, and exceptional customer experience across all products.
  • Partner with Sales leadership to develop and implement value-driving go-to-market strategies that place the Young brand at the forefront of customers' purchasing decisions and create clear, ongoing competitive advantages.
  • Lead development and execution of cross-channel campaigns to launch new products and brands.
  • Provide strategic vision and direction to marketing teams, instilling a proactive mindset that anticipates the company's future needs and challenges.
  • Optimize and provide strategic direction to the Clinical Education team, ensuring activities are focused on the right opportunities and aligned with data strategy and the sales team to maximize sales opportunities.
  • Develop and execute best-in-class continuing education programs that drive business results.
  • Lead the ongoing assessment of the marketing structure to ensure it scales to meet future demand and resources are deployed to the highest-return work; execute structural changes as necessary.
  • Stay abreast of industry, market, and competitive landscape changes that may impact the business, and develop plans to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Digital & Data-Driven Marketing
  • Develop a digital customer loyalty strategy that drives differentiation, value, and a greater sense of brand loyalty in the marketplace.
  • Drive digital content strategy across the business to effectively identify and nurture leads via Young Innovations' marketing automation platform (HubSpot).
  • Lead a data-driven digital marketing strategy, including budgets, platforms (e.g., mobile, online ordering), campaigns, KPIs, timelines, and reporting to support the overall brand strategy and optimize business results.
  • Partner with the data team to leverage customer and data insights, ideating and testing new marketing initiatives that drive incremental profitable revenue through the sales team, mobile, and online channels.
  • Drive continuous improvement through new and creative ideas; develop a robust test-and-learn plan.
  • Identify and leverage digital enhancements to drive and capitalize on customer demand.
• Team Leadership
  • Collaborate with executive leadership peers in a cross-functional, matrixed environment to identify and execute solutions to complex business problems.
  • Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, develop, and retain top talent, and provide coaching and mentorship to direct reports and throughout the organization.
  • Act as a strategic business partner to the CCO and management team in the effective, profitable execution of the company's short- and long-range strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with rapid organic and inorganic growth.
  • Own departmental operating plans and budgets, and demonstrate behaviors consistent with corporate values at all times.
• Related Duties
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field required; Master's degree a plus.
• 10+ years of professional experience leading marketing teams and driving profitable performance in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, including 5-8 years in a senior management/leadership capacity.
• Experience in dental, medical device, or similar industries, and familiarity with other selling channels (e.g., distributor, OEM), a plus.
• Expansive knowledge of marketing strategies, techniques, and go-to-market approaches, with the ability to identify and implement the right path for maximum revenue potential.
• Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen, with the ability to link initiatives to bottom-line results and report succinctly on key metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success as a people leader, with the ability to set and gain buy-in for strategic direction and to attract, hire, retain, and develop key talent.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication in English, with the ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and professionally across all levels of the organization.

Technical Skills

• CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot) and the MS Office suite

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel 30%+, including internationally.

Work Environment

Remote Environment

This position is fully remote, meaning you will perform your work from a home office or another approved location rather than a traditional company office. As a remote team member, you will be expected to maintain a reliable internet connection, a productive and distraction-free work environment, and consistent availability during established business hours. Regular communication and collaboration will take place through virtual tools (e.g., video conferencing, messaging platforms, and email), and you will be responsible for staying engaged, meeting deadlines, and participating in team meetings and company initiatives. While the role offers flexibility and eliminates commuting, it also requires a high level of self-motivation, organization, and accountability to be successful. This role also requires the ability to travel 30%+ of the time, including occasional visits to manufacturing/distribution facilities where variations in temperature, noise, and dust may be present.

Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.