I'm very excited and proud that this St. Louis client, who's a national leader in their category, is partnering with me to help them build their internal marketing department. We’re looking for ambition and an entrepreneurial spirit. If you want to help build better solutions, have your ideas heard and feel proud about contributing to an already “best in class” national service company dedicated to helping fellow humans, here’s your opportunity for hybrid work. General Description: Our St. Louis area client is seeking a PPC Specialist with solid experience in paid search (SEM/PPC), programmatic, and/or social advertising. The right candidate will work on direct response lead generation across multiple products and services and have experience in paid advertising campaign creation, keyword/audience development, ad copy creation, persona development, tactic selection, and assisting the Director of Digital Marketing with the launch and optimization tactics necessary to meet campaign performance goals. We’re looking for ambition and an entrepreneurial spirit. If you want to help build better solutions, have your ideas heard and feel proud about contributing to an already “best in class” national service company dedicated to helping fellow humans, here’s your opportunity for hybrid work. Responsibilities: · Conducting and reviewing keyword, audience,... Continue reading

I'm excited that this client is engaging me to help them continue to grow their internal marketing team. We've recently recruited several other marketers and helped them move their marketing to in-house. They are an exceptional employer with the way they treat their employees, while delivering a very valuable service to improve the lives of their customers. Our St. Louis client is experiencing consistent growth resulting from their success nationally, in their category of service. They are committed to building a world class in-house marketing team in support of their goal of making fellow Americans’ lives better. You’ll work directly with and report to the Director of Digital Marketing. General Description: The Manager of Marketing Automation and Analytics is responsible for the processes, tools, insights and reporting for our St. Louis client’s customer lead generation efforts. This individual will spearhead their multi-vertical marketing automation efforts across an array of marketing automation tactics including paid search, email, SMS, and mobile. This is a hands-on role responsible for driving measurable results by partnering with cross-functional marketing, product and analytical teams’ teammates. As the Manager of Marketing Automation and Analytics, you goal will be to optimize current marketing automation initiatives as well as... Continue reading

I'm excited to be working with this new St. Louis client! The owner and I originally met decades ago, when he was a creative director and I was a photographer. It's been wonderful to re-connect and help him grow his agency. This is a spectacular opportunity, because you'll rarely find an employer who respects and cares more for his employees than Dan does! General Description: The Sr. Account Manager (5-8 years’ experience) is a leader not only of the projects they work on but also of the client. An account manager is a client and industry expert--or becomes one--when they are on an account. They want to have an understanding of what the rest of our teams’ (creative and media) needs are in order to do their piece of the job. They provide helpful information in the form of a well-written) creative brief. They are curious and want to strategically understand a project--to be a part of the project and not just over see timelines. Along with various agency departments (traffic, creative, media, pr) the AM works to keep all projects on timeline and in budget in a fast-paced, respectful and collaborative setting. This role has major input in developing... Continue reading

July is my Anniversary month! I can’t believe it’s been over 21 years since I started my recruiting business! Looking back, I’ve had (and am having) lots of fun while feeling professionally fulfilled, in helping businesses identify, recruit and hire professionals to maintain or expand their businesses. Similarly, I’m proud of how many advertising, marketing and media professionals I’ve helped identify and take the next step on their career journey, ultimately helping them move closer to reaching their career goals. It’s very rewarding work! In reminiscing, I start to think about quantifying those 21+ years, the numbers are amazing . . . almost unbelievable! I’ve probably interviewed over 8,500 people and completed over 260 searches for over 85 Clients from all over North America. I have over 9,700 in our database and as of this morning, over 7100 LinkedIn connections. Those contacts provide an excellent base of referrals for top marketing and media pros. The recruiting and hiring process continually evolves. It changed radically, almost overnight as a result of Covid stoking “The Great Resignation”. Professionals found themselves with ample opportunity (time) to think about what they were doing with their professional career and life. Many were dissatisfied with their... Continue reading

The work of executive search firms can at times be confused with the services of contingent recruiting agencies. However, there are key, significant differences. Have you ever been tasked with discovering the perfect candidate for an executive-level position? If so, you're aware the process of finding a candidate to fill senior-level roles is much more rigorous, time-consuming, and research-heavy than hiring an entry-level or middle management position. The process has become even more difficult post-Covid. When recruiting intermediate personnel, you’ll typically post on a job board or two, run the resumes through an algorithm, and review the remaining applicants for the best possible candidates. The process can range from days to weeks. However, when it comes to an organization’s most senior-level roles – from executive leadership or the C-Suite – different strategies are necessary to find the right candidate who can lead an organization. An executive search firm is a company that specializes in placing highly qualified candidates in executive-level positions across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Executive search consultants seek to understand a specific executive position, define the core competencies necessary for a successful hire, and target several candidates that fit a distinct profile. Such positions include President,... Continue reading

Are you ready to put your initial years of strategic success to work for a well known St. Louis agency, with more senior level responsibility and opportunity? Our client has a history of growth, stability and supporting their team with respect and support for both professional and personal growth. They understand the realities of the modern workplace and always prioritize adding value their employees. Overview: As a Digital Strategist, you’ll provide day-to-day strategy for specific and/or multiple pieces of client and internal business. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary internal team to develop innovative, timely and culturally relevant strategy that inspires breakthrough and effective creative work. You’ll have a proven track record of working collaboratively with creative teams and clients. You’re highly self-motivated by a variety of problems that require analysis, insights and solutions to resolve. In addition, you are an exceptional communicator and storyteller, with an analytic mind and a passion for research and insight driven strategies. Our St. Louis client is known for an unusual combination of marketing savvy, creative strategy and technical expertise that produces compelling ROI for their clients. They’re equally known for a few things they also consider sacrosanct – and perhaps even more foundational to... Continue reading

Manager of Social Media and Strategic Alliances Location: Greater St. Louis Overview: Would you rather be using your social media expertise to sell products or in support of your fellow Americans’ well-being and quality of life? The Manager of Social Media and Strategic Alliances is responsible for designing and executing our client’s social media and strategic alliances communications efforts. This includes creating compelling content that supports business growth and fosters strategic communication objectives to, ensure high brand awareness and, educate the qualified and drive referrals of the company’s services to targeted audiences with disabilities, nationwide. In addition, this role is primary liaison for strategizing the collaboration of disability groups at local, regional and national levels. You’ll help improve the lives of Americans with disabilities. This is a hybrid opportunity. This integrated communications position requires development and execution of high-quality content adapted and distributed across social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, as well as broader public relations channels. Includes managing customer reviews, blogs, e-communication (direct messages, live chat, customer posts), news summaries and web-based events. In addition, the position is responsible for creating and managing editorial calendars and social media communities; identifying and managing opportunities to engage... Continue reading

People shouldn’t have to choose between doing something that allows them to make a living and doing something they can feel excited about, that engages their interests. Of course, every line of work is going to have its ups and downs, but if you feel like you’ve been having nothing but downs lately, and as though your career is cutting you off from chasing your dreams, maybe it’s time for a change. Today, The Marketing Recruiter offers some ideas for individuals who are feeling burnt out or unfulfilled at work, or simply looking for an exciting career option that aligns with their passions. Have a clear sense of what you want out of your work. If you’re going to make a career change or invest in training for a new line of work, you need to be fully committed to it. You can’t just be attracted to the work because you feel like it might be easy, glamorous, or lucrative. You can’t be thinking like an escapist or basing your ideas on fictionalized versions of careers that you’ve seen in the movies or television. Rather, you should have concrete knowledge about what is entailed in the career you have in... Continue reading

It's great to see St. Louis agencies expanding, through all of the Covid-based turmoil! I'm excited to help my new Client continue their accelerating growth and capabilities! About Our Client: Our Client, who's located in Clayton, MO is a branding based, human business consultancy that helps organizations design integral solutions to crises of change. Using strategic foresight, creative communications, technology, human-centered design and organization strategy, they help leaders traverse the unknown, to create greater alignment, communication, systems, engagement and success. Our Client’s growing team provides comprehensive and sustainable solutions, guiding their clients to embrace marcom driven, technology-enabled strategies to improve their business. Position Overview: As a result of growth, our Client is looking for an Sr. Key Account Executive to be the glue that helps keep projects and people together. As the principal liaison between Clients and cross-functional internal teams, you’ll serve as the primary contact with Clients while managing strategy, ensuring project performance and most importantly, creating trusted relationships with Client stakeholders. We need curious, non-traditional thinkers who are proactive, empathetic and detail-oriented project managers. Key day-to-day agency liaison responsible for supporting the development of creative solutions to meet established client objectives. Responsible for managing multiple projects across a... Continue reading

I'm very excited to have been trusted by my new St. Louis Client, to help them identify recruit and hire account management leaders. We are ready to hire right now! If you have a friend or colleague who you believe might be interested to hear more about this uncommon career opportunity, please have them get in touch. I handle all inquiries with discretion and confidentiality. About Our Client: Our Client is a branding based, human business consultancy that helps organizations design integral solutions to crises of change. Using strategic foresight, creative communications, technology, human-centered design and organization strategy, they help leaders traverse the unknown, to create greater alignment, communication, systems, engagement and success. Our Client’s growing team provides comprehensive and sustainable solutions, guiding their clients to embrace marcom driven, technology-enabled strategies to improve their business. They wonder, if their Clients’ culture is working, are they building leaders for the future? Seeing the possibility of the future can (should?) drive the goals and aspirations . . . the futurist piece gives our Client an unusual and a very cool foundation for talking to their Clients about how they see their business. The approach is different, it’s powerful and it’s effective! This... Continue reading

The Media Planner is critically important and requires a blend of analytical and intuitive skills, marketing and consumer research experience, thoughtfulness and effective communication skills. Our Media Planner participates in the development and management of effective cross-channel media plans with inputs from Client and Account Service Leadership, as well as the Strategy and Creative teams. There’s an exceptional opportunity to be very client facing . . . there’s also an associate media planner direct report. You’ll really be running the show for one national (Retail) and one regional (Financial Services) Client. It’s an “ownable” experience. There’s significant opportunity for professional growth and earning additional responsibility. This is truly a “career opportunity” and remote workers are eligible (and encouraged)! Principal Responsibilities: • Collaborate with other media planners, creatives and key team members to develop content and platform strategies and align efforts with a constantly evolving set of business objectives • Support the team in the content creation and planning process, providing insight and key learnings pulled from analytics and market knowledge as well as from additional research and collaboration with internal teams. • Assist in compiling media data for clients analyzing performance based on a tailored set of KPIs and indicate... Continue reading

Three of our most recent Clients have all said to me, “Our HR recruiters don’t know what to look for with digital media candidates”! That’s not at all surprising, considering how overworked most HR folks are and considering how much digital media changes . . . often weekly! Hiring for digital media professionals is not easy. Companies of every size, all over the US are moving their marketing and media buying in-house. Many are creating or seriously upgrading their internal marketing capabilities and capacity. Most are at the least, trying to get some digital media expertise in-house. Even marketing/advertising agencies struggle to recruit sufficient marketing and media professionals, to meet their clients’ needs. There is rapidly increasing demand for digital expertise. Those experienced marketers who have expertise with digital media strategies and tactics, earn great incomes. They know they’re in demand, so if they’re not happy where they are, it’s not difficult to move to a better employer . . . especially with remote workers being more acceptable. Most expert and experienced digital marketers are very happy with their current employers. Posting a job and “praying” for an adequate response, is the norm, and it’s a doomed strategy, especially if... Continue reading

General Overview: The Senior Media Analyst for our Texas “Agency of the Year” Client, will execute online marketing campaign strategy and work with a team of experienced digital marketing experts to create, analyze and optimize strategies. Your clients are results and data driven and you’ll identify, track and communicate key performance indicators and success metrics to their teams. You will regularly identify and lead implement opportunities for optimization, including but not limited to advertising creative and landing page optimization, bid management, and budget allocation. Please note that, at this time and for this position, we cannot accommodate current or future sponsorship needs for US work authorization. Working remotely is an option for this role. Our Client is providing relocation expense assistance. This can be an opportunity for remote workers. About Our Client: Our Client has been named “Agency of the Year”, they deliver consistent, managed growth for their iconic CPG national brand clients. You will be challenged and supported while working with caring colleagues and loyal clients who have been with the agency for decades. The retention of their employees and the loyalty of their clients is unsurpassed in this business! There’s an effort to maintain a comfortable and supportive,... Continue reading

Senior Digital Marketing Copywriter #21074 Location: St. Louis or Remote (in the Central Time Zone) Overview: Our client is experiencing consistent growth resulting from their success in their category of service. They are committed to building a world class in-house marketing and creative capability. You’ll work directly with and report to the Director of Digital Marketing. You’ll also collaborate with the Director of Marketing Communications, the Social Media Manager and Senior Designer, as well as in-house IT teams. Remote work from the Central time zone is possible. Principal Responsibilities: • Content development and creation, with primary emphasis on digital-marketing copywriting. • Write articles and create content for use in digital and print advertising and marketing projects, particularly to generate new business referrals across a variety of channels (i.e. email, web, mobile). • Responsible for ensuring that brand identity and messaging are executed consistently in the creation of compelling content for use across all audiences, products and services for our Client and its subsidiaries. • Website content support and responsibilities, for example, writing metadata descriptions, keyword strategy, and SEO tactics applied to copywriting. • Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the organization’s brand, business model, products, services and marketing goals. •... Continue reading

General Description: We’re looking for an experienced marketing digital strategist who has the experience, vision and the confidence to lead an imaginative and effective digital marketing team for our St. Louis area Client. This position includes oversight for the development and management of web properties that support product sales, client assessment, leads and referrals, marketing outreach and brand reputation, while ensuring a positive client experience. Required knowledge includes experience with digital marketing techniques, including web-based campaigns involving landing pages, email marketing, and online advertising media. This is a strategic role, not a tactical one. Our client already has powerful tactical creatives, technicians and developers. The goal is to find the articulate, forward thinking visionary leader, who has an entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise and is driven to build something. You’ll manage outside agencies, contractors and vendors; work closely with internal teams to ensure implementation of successful consumer marketing programs; and advise on tactics to improve SEO, SEM and SMO. This is a career opportunity in a 35+ year old privately held company, constantly growing and evolving and expanding professional services capabilities. This is not a remote working opportunity. Responsibilities Include: • Implementing digital marketing campaigns to drive new leads, including SEM,... Continue reading

I’m starting a new search for a UX & Accessibility Designer/Developer for my St. Louis based Client. They are privately held, over 35 years old, 400+ employees and one of the most highly respected providers of the professional services they deliver, in the U.S.. Perhaps the best part is that their services make a huge difference in people’s lives. They are at a confluence of healthcare, insurance and employment, they help represent and support their fellow human beings! Our Client is open to a remote worker in the Central Time Zone. The Client is offering an excellent starting base salary and an unusually strong benefits package (more detail in job description). My Client is feeling a sense of urgency with this hire. Overview: Our client is experiencing consistent growth resulting from their success in their category of service. They are committed to building a world class in-house marketing and creative capability. You’ll work directly with and report to the Director of Digital Marketing. You’ll also collaborate with the Director of Marketing Communications, the Social Media Manager and Senior Designer, as well as in-house IT teams. You’ll advise teams on best practices in UX, Accessibility/WCAG issues; make design and functionality changes... Continue reading

Fortune 500 companies don’t stop operating just because their employees head home. Instead, they use technology to ensure customers have 24/7 access to important information. The Marketing Recruiter offers tips on how you can, too: Managing priorities. There's quite a bit to do when starting a new business venture in Missouri or preparing to invest and grow your existing small business. And while it's tempting to prioritize new technology and marketing tactics like you see big business doing, an area that is often overlooked is the process of choosing and establishing the best legal business entity for your business. For example, many business owners who want to grow choose to create an LLC because of its limited liability, flexibility, and tax benefits. As an added bonus, it’s one of the easiest and least expensive structures to set up and manage. Provide your clients with ecommerce options. 80% of Americans shop online each month, yet nearly half of all small businesses don’t have a website, reports BigCommerce Editor-in-Chief Tracey Wallace. How many major corporations can you think of that have avoided this necessary tool? An added benefit for you as a small business owner is that online shopping means cash tracking…... Continue reading

I'm very proud to have just passed my 20 year anniversary as a recruiter . . . What a ride! I can’t believe how fast it’s flown by! I've survived, 9.11, the Great Recession and Covid! While 2020 was the worst year for earnings that I've ever endured in my (entire) professional career, I'm thrilled that 2021 has rebounded so incredibly fast. I’m grateful that my hard work, faith in my abilities, loyal friends, colleagues, existing Clients and my new Clients have all contributed to my resurgence. I want to thank all of you who have been supporters all these years. Those of you who have referred friends and colleagues for searches as well as referred me to friends and prospective new Clients, are my lifeblood. I couldn't have made it 20 years, without your help and support! I've been proud to help both my Candidates and Clients. I love presenting new career opportunities to those who aren't really looking or didn't know a career opportunity for them even existed. I get excited when I can help a Client replace, refine or expand their company's capabilities and capacity. During all this time, I've enjoyed learning more about the worlds of... Continue reading

When you have the ability to work remotely, the opportunities are endless. You could land a full-time job with a company that operates virtually, or you could even open up your own online business! No matter what’s next on your professional journey, Bishop Partners can help you get ready. Here’s how to search for remote work opportunities, network online, and spruce up your resume for the job hunt. Find a Telecommute Position Today, plenty of companies allow their employees to work remotely. Here’s how to land the remote job of your dreams! ● Wondering how to find job postings for remote positions? Check out these platforms. ● Create a virtual portfolio for employers to view that showcases your most important professional achievements. ● Get in touch with Bishop Partners if you need resume and portfolio consulting. ● Get ready for your video interviews in advance by rehearsing your answers and testing out your technology. ● Once you’ve secured a remote position, settle into a routine that will boost your productivity! Run a Business From Home You can open a business without renting a retail space. These tips will help you launch a company that you can run remotely. ● Don’t... Continue reading

What the difference a year makes! Employers are no longer simply driving the recruiting bus, picking up experienced and skilled employees. Candidates need to want to work for you (employer) as badly as you want them on board! In a survey with ExecuNet (a leading Executive Recruiting resource), completed last week the results were surprising, if not downright shocking! “We are hearing from more and more executive recruiters that the executive hiring market is very strong. Some compare it to 1999-2000 just before the “dot com” bust. That may be overblown, just glad things are moving forward. The challenges of a strong marketplace is that it isn’t all good news for recruiters who work so hard to fill a position. It is clearly becoming a candidate empowered market. A Robert Half survey from February, 2021 highlighted that 28% of candidates backed out after receiving a job offer: ▪ 44% received a better offer from another company ▪ 27% received a counteroffer from their current employer ▪ 19% heard bad things about the potential new company through due diligence” One of the principles of interviewing is: “Know Your Candidate!” They have options. Know if your candidate is interviewing elsewhere – a... Continue reading

The St. Louis Post Dispatch Headline over the weekend read, “US Economy Roaring Back”! Friday in the Wall Street Journal, “Jobless Claims fell below 500,000 last week for the first time during the pandemic as layoffs continue to decline.” It’s not only bars and restaurants who are having trouble hiring . . . it’s every (not any) employer who is interested in upgrading particular capabilities. The second week in January, 2021 Bishop Partners experienced an incredible, sudden acceleration of recruiting activity from our former and new Clients. It was exciting! We’ve already completed more searches this year, than all of 2020! For example, in an agency or in-house creative group, those superior creatives, digital media planners/strategists/buyers, client service leaders or new biz developers are extremely difficult to identify and hire. They don’t watch job boards or apply for new positions. If they’re not working at the employer of their choice, being paid what they’re worth and professionally very happy, it’s their own fault! When layoffs are planned and executed, employers don’t lay off their most valuable employees. They lay off those who are not great at what they’re doing or who’s comp level was just too much during Covid. Companies... Continue reading

If you’re looking for a way to become an active member of your community, consider starting a business. Local entrepreneurs help cities and neighborhoods thrive. They pave the way for industry and contribute to upward growth for everyone around them. Here are some tips for how to create a business that’s interwoven with your community: Getting Started Set a strong foundation in order to build a company you can be proud of: ● Take a look at this article to figure out if you’re ready to start a business. ● Look over different business structures to see which is right for you. ● Raise funds through loans, grants, investors, or crowdfunding. Building a Local Team Create jobs for your neighbors and build a unified team: ● Freelancers can help you handle basic foundational tasks, such as accounting or email marketing, while you build a full staff. ● Be sure to do an honest audit of your own skills in order to see what gaps you need to fill with your team. ● For example, if you don’t have much marketing experience, you may want to consider using a marketing recruiter to help you find a great fit. ● Even if... Continue reading

With 50 years of data-driven direct marketing experience, our Minneapolis Client offers the services, resources, and expertise their clients need to power successful, omni-channel marketing campaigns. Our Client’s rapidly growing Marketing Services team is seeking experienced account/client services professionals to serve in the position of Account Director. The primary role of the Account Director is to support Group Account Directors, Strategists, and the Sales team in developing and implementing direct response marketing strategies. This will include managing client communication and deliverables as well as direct or indirect supervision of assigned Account Services team members. Principal Responsibilities • Become an expert on each of assigned clients’ company, products, industry, offers, messaging and brand guidelines, etc. • Brings new ideas, insightful thinking and proactive planning to clients on a regular basis. • Provides input and assist the Group Account Director and Strategists in the development of strategic marketing communication plans. • Frequently develop pitch and presentation materials and “sells” ideas and recommendations to clients. • Build and maintain positive relationships with client contacts through daily interactions as our Client’s principal representative. • Actively participate in development of campaigns from ideation through to client approval and performance analysis in a leading role. •... Continue reading

General Description: Our St. Louis Client is a marketing resource specializing in Corporate Communications, both internal and external. They take pride in conveying a company’s message through engaging tactics, suited to their individual culture. Are you passionate about helping a business grow and create extraordinary customer experiences? Our Client is seeking a talented, highly motivated and dedicated relationship development leader to engage leading corporations and promote internal culture communications. As a customer-obsessed, engagement communications enthusiast, you will influence and build upon the success we have had with other iconic Brands like, Southwest Airlines, Jimmy John’s, Ulta Beauty, TEDx, ABInBev or The Goddard School. Our Client’s on a mission to hire the very best and is committed to creating an exceptional employee experience, where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! There is opportunity to work from a remote location in the Central Time Zone. Principal Responsibilities: • Execute new business efforts, including proactive targeting, RFI/RFP response and financial negotiations. • Deliver compelling, benefit-focused presentations tailored to each client; ensure presentations stand out from the pack •... Continue reading

For this role, we want you to elevate the strategy and content components of our new business development protocol. You will work directly with strategic accounts to drive creative content strategies that deliver prospects interested in learning more about our Client (your new Employer). This is the opportunity to improve your skills in marketing automation, create and refine input and help grow a Marketing Agency of the Year. Our St. Louis Client is an award-winning communications agency, with a respected national reputation for engagement excellence. They believe an agency should be transparent, honest, open-minded, and focused on its clients and its employees. The culture should welcome, embrace respect and support each individual as an integral part of the entire company's success. This Lead Generation Strategist will run the day-to-day strategy with some guidance with the Chief Growth Officer. Digital experts will partner with you to shape campaigns that unlock exceptional performance. All the while, you will monitor your strategies; partnering with external agencies to drive superior results – the kind of outcomes that lead to long-standing relationships that make marketing matter. 

You will present to clients with authority, "front" meetings, and take ownership of projects/campaigns and their outcomes. Scope of... Continue reading