Senior Manager, Marketing – KI Concerts - Headfirst Companies

Headfirst Companies is seeking a Senior Manager, Marketing – KI Concerts to enhance brand recognition and spur revenue growth for our KI Concerts division. Reporting to Headfirst Companies’ Vice President of Marketing, this strategic, hands-on leader will serve as a key member of the Marketing team focused on the KI Concerts division. The Senior Manager, Marketing will be responsible for developing and implementing KI Concerts’ B2B marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and inventive environment and is inspired by the opportunity to deliver on a vision of growth which will shape the future of a respected and established brand within the performance travel industry. They will possess well-honed analytical, creative, and communication skills, and be able to lead a team to execute against high standards of excellence.

This role is a full-time corporate position. The ideal candidate will be interested and able to work primarily in-person from our Washington, D.C. HQ offices; hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. Some domestic and international travel is required (comprising up to three weeks per year).

If you're ready to unleash your creativity, drive innovation, and inspire the personal best for yourself and KI Concerts, then we’d love to have you on our team!

Compensation: The total annual compensation for this Full-Time, exempt position is expected to range from $80,000-$100,000. Exact annual compensation package will be determined based on several factors relevant to the position, including experience, skills, and geographic location. 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits eligibility on the first of the month following start date, with a 50% Headfirst contribution towards employee monthly premium
• 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment, with up to 4% Headfirst match
• Uncapped self-managed time off
• Headfirst-paid short-term disability insurance after 1 year of employment
• Eligibility for generous parental leave after 1 year of employment, as well as additional medical and family leave support for qualifying life events
• Free Headfirst summer camp for children of full-time year-round employees
• Access to training, learning resources, and career growth opportunities
• Central Dupont Circle-area office with complementary on-site gym and locker room facilities
• Option to participate in the WMATA SmartBenefits commuter program

About KI Concerts 

KI Concerts is a leader in the performance travel industry and has created exceptional music tours for choirs, bands, and orchestras for over 40 years. We don't just sell travel; we curate transformative adventures that blend the art of music performance with the thrill of exploration. Creating life-changing experiences is our passion — and we are proud to put our customers at the heart of everything we do. KI Concerts is a division of Headfirst Companies, a Washington, DC-based organization dedicated to inspiring the personal best in people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences.

• Set marketing plans for the year using industry leading B2B marketing principles and deliver revenue growth goals for the company. 

• Develop strong positioning and compelling personalized content to elevate the KI Concerts brand and capture hearts & minds among our target “North Star” audience of music directors and educators. 

• Lead the execution of all marketing initiatives across channels, including search, email, social, website, events, partnerships, and more. The candidate must be comfortable both developing strategy and getting hands-on across every facet of marketing in order to accelerate impact. 

• Identify and implement scalable and efficient customer acquisition programs. 

• Manage the KI Concerts marketing team – directing workflow based on organizational priorities, providing guidance and insight into industry best practices, and developing key talent. 

• Oversee external contractors to effectively coordinate and deliver on all Marketing needs to achieve maximum impact. 

• Create and maintain the annual divisional marketing budget for KI Concerts, allocating funds across relevant channels/initiatives in a strategic and forward-looking manner. 

• Manage a large customer database to develop segmentation strategies and personalized engagement programs that increase retention and advocacy. 

• Partner closely with Sales to nurture leads and optimize conversion rates. 

• Implement data-driven approaches to optimize marketing performance, test new channels, and provide regular reporting. 

• Develop and manage the KI Concerts marketing budget to ensure financial goals are met. 

• Partner with Operations and Sales to develop programs, campaigns, and collateral that leverage our deep connections with key partners. 

• Serve as the primary contact for all sponsorship requests.  

• Represent and advocate for the perspectives of KI Concerts customers and key partners in all business matters, serving as a bridge between internal and external stakeholders to allow the entire Headfirst organization to feel a deep connection with our participants, partners, and anyone else impacted by a KI Concertsexperience. 

• Take on other responsibilities as assigned. 

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or music administration, or equivalent professional experience.

• 6+ years of marketing experience with an emphasis on B2B products or services.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence key stakeholders, and present complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• Strong ability to align and integrate marketing strategies with sales objectives, leveraging the capacities of both functions to drive revenue growth and achieve KI Concert's business goals.

• Experience producing compelling omnichannel content and editorial strategies.

• Deep expertise in lifecycle B2B marketing, including hands-on experience integrating insights from CRM platforms (e.g., Hubspot, Salesforce, etc.) into full-lifecycle marketing strategies; proficiency with Hubspot in particular is a plus.

• Proven competency in managing and analyzing data to inform strategy, drive execution, optimize performance, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.

• Personal experience with choral or orchestral music is a plus. A passion for international travel is a must!

The Character

• An impassioned enterpriser who shares the Headfirst Companies’ core mission and values, and believes in our ability to work together to make a difference in the lives of children and young adults.
• A juggler and prioritizer, who is accustomed to managing multiple complex projects at the same time and is able to maintain focus on key priorities in a noisy, fast-paced environment.
• A team player who approaches professional hurdles with a strong sense of individual responsibility and a sincere emphasis on team over self.
• A humble and enthusiastic leader who possesses the passion and polish to serve as an ambassador of Headfirst Companies.
• A motivated self-starter who is autonomous and dependable.
• A doer who has an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on finishing the job every day. 
• An independent thinker who assumes responsibility beyond what is asked, and takes initiative for positive change.
• A flexible, coachable, and down-to-earth teammate who has the desire and capacity to grow through self-reflection, and by both providing and receiving thoughtful, constructive performance feedback.
• A consummate professional who has the ability to prioritize and multitask, managing several projects concurrently, sometimes under pressure, and often with tight deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• A patient problem-solver with a stellar sense of humor.

Headfirst Companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.