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Next Step Innovation Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

The Head of Marketing will therefore play a major role in this next phase, working closely with ... innovation in an industry still in the earliest stages of its digital transformation journey ...

... innovation. - Maintain a professional demeanor, exhibit sound judgment, maintain confidentiality and use discretion. - Exhibit problem-solving skills and demonstrate initiative and accountability ...

Help Desk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

... innovation. - Maintain a professional demeanor, exhibit sound judgment, maintain confidentiality and use discretion. - Exhibit problem-solving skills and demonstrate initiative and accountability ...

Help Desk Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20.50 - $27.75/hr

... innovation. - Maintain a professional demeanor, exhibit sound judgment, maintain confidentiality and use discretion. - Exhibit problem-solving skills and demonstrate initiative and accountability ...

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How much do next step innovation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for next step innovation in Chicago, IL is $33.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $42.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Next Step Innovation vs Product Development Specialist?

AspectNext Step InnovationProduct Development Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in business, marketing, or related fields; certifications in innovation or project management are commonRequires a degree in engineering, design, or related fields; certifications in product management or development are often preferred
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, cross-functional teams focusing on strategic innovation projectsDesign and development teams working on specific product lifecycle stages
Industry UsageUsed across various industries to drive new initiatives and business growthPrimarily in manufacturing, tech, and consumer goods industries for product creation

While both roles focus on innovation and product-related activities, Next Step Innovation emphasizes strategic planning and new initiative development, whereas Product Development Specialist concentrates on the technical and design aspects of creating products. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right talent for each phase of product and innovation processes.

Head of Marketing

Next Step Systems

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Head of Marketing, Chicago, IL
This Head of Marketing position is a Hybrid opportunity, and you will need to be in the office 3 weekdays per week. Will only consider candidates in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL.
Customer acquisition cost is one of the most important, possibly the most important, driver of the business. The Head of Marketing will therefore play a major role in this next phase, working closely with senior leaders to refine market positioning, execute nationwide marketing campaigns across a wide range of media, and build a team of creative and data-driven legal marketers. This will be one of the firm's most dynamic positions; it will evolve as needs change and as the candidate shapes the role.
Head of Marketing Responsibilities:
- Develop a vision for the marketing team and identify exceptional talent to staff it.
- Plan, execute, and monitor nationwide marketing campaigns involving numerous external partners across digital and conventional media.
- Drive insights into economic drivers and work constantly to optimize spend.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build the tools to respond to client behavior across myriad touch points.
- Standing up an in-house creative team responsible for creating compelling materials informed by data-driven, market- and segment-specific insights.
Head of Marketing Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have been responsible for consumer marketing, including a substantial marketing budget, within a tech-enabled, operationally complex B2C company.
- As importantly, our ideal team member will be highly analytical, data-driven and eager to apply cutting-edge technological innovation in an industry still in the earliest stages of its digital transformation journey.
- Prefer candidates out of a tech company.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Head of Marketing, Marketing Campaigns, Consumer Marketing, B2C, Data Driven, Media, Digital Media, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting
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