Partner Growth Strategist

Armory 815
Armory 815

Sales & Business Development · Full-time

Rockford, IL, USA

USD 75k-90k / year

Posted on Sep 18, 2026

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE HISTORY?

Armory815 Is Recruiting Seasoned Partner Growth Strategists

Armory815, an Integrated Brand, Media & Growth Agency headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, northwest of Chicago, is seeking experienced, driven, and client-focused Partner Growth Strategists to join our expanding team.

We are not looking for ordinary. We are looking for battle-tested marketing professionals who know what it means to serve demanding clients, manage complex campaigns, and deliver measurable results. If you have built your career on a foundation of trust, performance, and genuine client partnership, we want to hear from you.

About Armory815

Forged in History. Where Legacy Meets Innovation. Located in the heart of Rockford's historic district, Armory815 is a tactical center of creative power and strategic intelligence. We specialize in accretive narrative storytelling, full-service campaign execution, and data-driven media management for some of the most competitive and exciting brands in the country. Our mission is straightforward: Fortify. Deploy. Conquer.

The Role

As a Partner Growth Strategist, you serve as the primary business and marketing advisor to a portfolio of clients. You are responsible for understanding each client's objectives, identifying opportunities for advancement, and aligning Armory815's integrated capabilities across strategy, creative, media, communications, analytics, and digital experience to drive measurable results.

You are more than a relationship manager. You are a trusted advisor who helps clients navigate complex marketing decisions, seize market opportunities, and strengthen their competitive position.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience in integrated marketing, agency leadership, consulting, media strategy, account leadership, or client services

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking

• Working knowledge of modern media ecosystems, analytics, attribution, and performance reporting

• Ability to effectively collaborate with strategists, creatives, media specialists, and production teams

• Comfort presenting recommendations and insights to executive stakeholders

• A consultative mindset focused on client advancement and long-term partnership

• Proven success managing advertising and marketing programs within highly competitive verticals, including casino and gaming, quick-service restaurant (QSR), franchise and co-op marketing, and Tier Two automotive dealer association environments a plus.

You understand the pace of modern marketing and the realities clients face in competitive markets. You know how to balance strategic thinking with decisive execution, and you are comfortable leading complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, channels, and disciplines.

You are comfortable leveraging analytics, performance data, market intelligence, and emerging technologies to guide recommendations and improve outcomes.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, fast-growing advertising agency with a blue-chip client roster

• A collaborative, high-performance creative and strategic team

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off

Hybrid position; Headquartered in a downtown Rockford, beautifully restored historic building northwest of Chicago

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why Armory815 is the right next chapter for you to:

Janet Platcow, Founding Partner Armory815

821 First Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104

janet.platcow@armory815.com

www.armory815.com

Armory 815 is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply for this job

Drag and drop or click to upload.
No
No
Tell us why you are a good fit, add a cover letter or anything else you want to share.
To withdraw or update your application, email applications@getro.com