Senior Vice President Marketing and Sales

Marcus Theatres is seeking a Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales to lead the development and execution of a bold, integrated marketing vision that elevates the brand and drives strategic growth across all markets. As a key member of the senior leadership team, this executive will shape and deliver innovative, data‑driven strategies that enhance brand awareness, deepen customer loyalty, and strengthen overall market relevance.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and leader with a proven track record of success across both traditional and modern marketing environments, bringing deep expertise across today’s full spectrum of channels along with a strong blend of strategic, creative, and financial acumen and sound business judgment. In addition to leading marketing efforts, the SVP will oversee group sales as a critical revenue driver, while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset across the division and ensuring clear, consistent internal and external communications that reinforce strategy, culture, and brand alignment.

This role calls for a collaborative, empowering leader who sets clear direction, provides thoughtful guidance, and enables a high‑performing team to excel while cultivating a culture of creativity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement through data‑driven decision making.

Reporting to the Division President, this role oversees all facets of marketing and brand engagement, including digital strategy, studio and vendor partnerships, event marketing, social media, loyalty and rewards programs, public relations, and community outreach. This is an opportunity for a forward‑thinking marketing executive with a passion for storytelling, brand building, and delivering meaningful customer experiences to make a significant impact and help shape the future of entertainment at Marcus Theatres.

The role is based at the company’s corporate offices in Milwaukee, WI.

As part of the Marcus Corporation, Marcus Theatres has proudly entertained audiences since our first theater opened in Ripon, WI, back in 1935. Now, as the fourth‑largest theater circuit in the U.S., we bring the magic of movies to life with 995 screens across 77 locations in 17 states, operating under Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern® by Marcus, and Bistro Plex® brands.

At Marcus Theatres, our passion is electric, fueled by the thrill of film and the drive to provide remarkable experiences. We’re dedicated to hiring exceptional talent who bring these experiences to life for every moviegoer.

• Enterprise Marketing and Growth Strategy:
  Develop and execute a comprehensive, circuit‑wide marketing strategy aligned with business objectives and revenue goals. Lead integrated campaigns across digital social, traditional media, promotions, and in‑theatre experiences to drive attendance and revenue and collaborate closely with key stakeholders and division leaders.
• Brand, Guest Experience, and Loyalty:
  Elevate and protect Marcus Theatres’ brands, ensuring consistency and differentiation across all channels; oversee the Marcus Movie Club subscription program, the Magical Movie Rewards loyalty and rewards program, driving guest acquisition, retention, and lifetime value using guest insights, behavioral data, and market research to inform segmentation, messaging, and guest experience design.
• Leadership and Team Development:
  Lead and develop high‑performing marketing, sales, and events teams by establishing clear priorities, frameworks, and guardrails, while empowering team members to leverage their expertise and creativity in execution. Align team structure and resources to support strategic objectives and adapt to evolving business needs, while fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and accountability. Champion a culture where teams are empowered to test new ideas, challenge legacy approaches, and drive continuous improvement, all within a workplace grounded in open communication, trust, respect, and collaboration, ensuring associates at every level feel recognized, valued, and supported.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build strong cross‑functional…