Senior Director Of Marketing Jobs in Arkansas
Senior Director Of Marketing jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in consumer goods, retail, healthcare, and financial services, with steady demand across executive and VP-adjacent levels at major corporate headquarters and regional headquarters. Most hiring activity centers on Little Rock, Bentonville, and Fayetteville, where companies like Walmart, Dillard's, and Stephens Inc. maintain significant marketing leadership teams. The most sought-after specialties in Arkansas are brand strategy, digital and performance marketing, and omnichannel retail marketing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Marketing
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Marketing (Open Rank) to start August 16, 2027. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to publish in top-tier academic journals and contribute meaningfully to the field of marketing research. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and engage in service activities at the Department, College, and University levels, consistent with rank. Opportunities may also be available to teach graduate courses and participate in Executive Education programs.
Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and active contribution to the life of the department, including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks, are essential duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (not DBA) in marketing or a closely related field from an accredited university, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
- Demonstrated potential or record of publishing in top-tier marketing journals commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic behavioral research experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor doctoral students Demonstrated record of service activities commensurate with rank
Additional Information:
The Walton College is the largest college at the University of Arkansas, and Marketing is its second-largest undergraduate major. The Department offers a B.S.B.A. in Marketing, a Master of Science in Marketing with a focus on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Students benefit from the department’s strong industry connections, including collaborations with Walmart, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, and other major companies headquartered in Northwest Arkansas.
The department emphasizes two strategic initiatives: strategic retail and professional sales. It hosts a retail shopper marketing brand challenge and one of the largest internal sales competitions in the country, with partners such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, International Paper, Hormel, Kraft Heinz Co., NielsenIQ , Procter & Gamble, Saatchi & Saatchi X, and Nestlé. The department also works closely with the Retail Advisory Board to drive curriculum innovation and programming.
Additionally, the department is a member of the Southeast Marketing Symposium (SMS), participating in and hosting an annual event that brings together faculty and doctoral students from 11 leading institutions across the Southeastern U.S. Graduates of the department’s Ph.D. program have secured placements at institutions such as LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson University, among others. As of Fall 2025, the department includes 2 8 full-time faculty members and 4 – 5 doctoral students in residence. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are active scholars who regularly publish in top-tier marketing journals. Several faculty members have received distinguished research and teaching awards from the Walton College.
Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is consistently ranked among the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The region includes the connected communities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, nestled near the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. NWA offers a 40-mile paved Razorback Greenway for walking, running, and biking, as well as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
JMurray@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of official course evaluations (at least three recent evaluations, or all available if fewer than three), and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
In the "Other" documents, please upload Copies of official course evaluations and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
The CV must include a list of at least three references with contact information. References for finalists will be checked at the appropriate time.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesCurrent University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Marketing
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Marketing (Open Rank) to start August 16, 2027. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to publish in top-tier academic journals and contribute meaningfully to the field of marketing research. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and engage in service activities at the Department, College, and University levels, consistent with rank. Opportunities may also be available to teach graduate courses and participate in Executive Education programs.
Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and active contribution to the life of the department, including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks, are essential duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (not DBA) in marketing or a closely related field from an accredited university, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
- Demonstrated potential or record of publishing in top-tier marketing journals commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic behavioral research experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor doctoral students Demonstrated record of service activities commensurate with rank
Additional Information:
The Walton College is the largest college at the University of Arkansas, and Marketing is its second-largest undergraduate major. The Department offers a B.S.B.A. in Marketing, a Master of Science in Marketing with a focus on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Students benefit from the department’s strong industry connections, including collaborations with Walmart, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, and other major companies headquartered in Northwest Arkansas.
The department emphasizes two strategic initiatives: strategic retail and professional sales. It hosts a retail shopper marketing brand challenge and one of the largest internal sales competitions in the country, with partners such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, International Paper, Hormel, Kraft Heinz Co., NielsenIQ , Procter & Gamble, Saatchi & Saatchi X, and Nestlé. The department also works closely with the Retail Advisory Board to drive curriculum innovation and programming.
Additionally, the department is a member of the Southeast Marketing Symposium (SMS), participating in and hosting an annual event that brings together faculty and doctoral students from 11 leading institutions across the Southeastern U.S. Graduates of the department’s Ph.D. program have secured placements at institutions such as LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson University, among others. As of Fall 2025, the department includes 2 8 full-time faculty members and 4 – 5 doctoral students in residence. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are active scholars who regularly publish in top-tier marketing journals. Several faculty members have received distinguished research and teaching awards from the Walton College.
Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is consistently ranked among the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The region includes the connected communities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, nestled near the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. NWA offers a 40-mile paved Razorback Greenway for walking, running, and biking, as well as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
JMurray@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of official course evaluations (at least three recent evaluations, or all available if fewer than three), and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
In the "Other" documents, please upload Copies of official course evaluations and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
The CV must include a list of at least three references with contact information. References for finalists will be checked at the appropriate time.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
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Senior Director Of Marketing Job Market in Arkansas
A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walmart5
- AdamsBrown4
- University of Arkansas3
- J.B. Hunt2
- Spectrum Brands2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Education2
- Food & Beverage2
- Media & Entertainment2
What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior director of marketing jobs across Arkansas.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a closely related field required
- Eight or more years of progressive marketing leadership experience preferred
- Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and enterprise marketing budgets
- Deep expertise in digital marketing, brand strategy, or omnichannel retail campaigns
- Experience with marketing analytics platforms and data-driven decision making
- Strong executive communication skills for C-suite and board-level presentations
Senior Director Of Marketing Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior director of marketing in Arkansas?
Marketing is not a licensed profession in Arkansas, so no state-issued credential is required. The typical path involves earning a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or communications, then advancing through manager and director-level roles over several years. Many Arkansas employers in retail and healthcare favor candidates with an MBA or professional certifications such as the American Marketing Association's PCM. Building a portfolio of measurable campaign results is the clearest differentiator at the senior director level.
How much do senior director of marketings make in Arkansas?
Senior director of marketings in Arkansas earn a median of about $136,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,340 for the lowest 10% to over $223,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior director of marketings in Arkansas?
Arkansas senior director of marketing roles are posted by Walmart, AdamsBrown, and University of Arkansas and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Arkansas's concentration of large retail and consumer goods headquarters, particularly in the Bentonville corridor, means a high share of these openings are tied to corporate brand and category marketing functions.
Which Arkansas cities have the most senior director of marketing jobs?
Bentonville, Little Rock, and Rogers have the most senior director of marketing openings in Arkansas. Little Rock draws demand from healthcare systems, financial services firms, and state government-adjacent organizations, while Bentonville and the broader Northwest Arkansas region are driven by Walmart's global headquarters and the dense ecosystem of retail vendors and consumer brands that have established offices there.
Are there remote senior director of marketing jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 38% of senior director of marketing openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how much of this role involves digital strategy, analytics, and stakeholder communication that can be done off-site. Brand and content strategy functions tend to be the most remote-eligible, while roles tied to in-store retail or local event marketing typically require regular on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a senior director of marketing in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a marketing coordinator or specialist role at one of Arkansas's large retail or healthcare employers, then building toward manager and director levels over time. Companies in the Bentonville retail ecosystem, including Walmart supplier offices, frequently hire for associate brand manager and marketing analyst roles that serve as structured pipelines into leadership. Earning a PCM certification from the American Marketing Association or completing an MBA at the University of Arkansas strengthens candidacy. Adjacent roles in sales, communications, or product management also provide credible lateral moves into marketing leadership.
Where can I find and apply to senior director of marketing jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to senior director of marketing jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arkansas openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and goals, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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