Interim Head Of Marketing | Your Nordic Growth Agency

Q: Is a head of marketing higher than a marketing director?

It varies by company. In some organisations, the marketing director ranks higher, while in others, the head of marketing leads day-to-day execution under a VP or CMO.

Q: When should I hire an interim head of marketing?

Hire one during leadership gaps, campaign underperformance, rapid growth, or when clarity and hands-on execution are urgently needed.

Q: How long does an interim marketing assignment last?

Most interim marketing assignments last between 3 to 9 months, depending on business needs and hiring cycles.

Q: What are the benefits of hiring interim marketing leadership?

You get fast impact, strategic clarity and hands-on leadership without committing to a full-time hire. Interim leaders act fast and deliver results quickly.

Interim Head of Marketing– Accelerate Your Marketing Operations & Results

Why Interim Head of Marketing?

An Interim Head of Marketing delivers immediate clarity, focus, and performance when your business faces change, transition or growth. At Growth Nordic, we match skilled interim leaders with ambitious brands to stabilise marketing functions and drive execution. Whether you’re navigating a reorg, campaign underperformance or a CMO gap — we provide marketing leadership without delay.

Our interim heads of marketing lead with structure and speed – ensuring team alignment, campaign delivery, and measurable commercial outcomes. From brand to performance, we fill the gap between strategy and execution.

We Help You Solve

Leadership gap during parental leave, restructuring or exits
Underperforming campaigns and unclear funnel ownership
Misalignment between brand, content, and demand generation
Scaling teams or launching in new markets
Fragmented marketing execution and agency coordination

How we work

Strategic direction and execution plan for GTM and brand
Campaign performance audits and activation
Full oversight of internal teams, agencies and freelancers
Roadmap for 30/60/90 days to re-align KPIs and routines
Hands-on leadership with commercial accountability

How our Interim Head of Marketing drive Impact

Direction

Realign team focus with growth goals

Analytical

Audit funnel, campaigns and team capabilities

Roadmap

Activate execution plan with clear KPIs

Execution

Take ownership of operations and delivery

Why Leading Companies Choose Growth Nordic for Interim CMO Assignments?

When speed matters, clients trust Growth Nordic to deliver interim leaders who act immediately. Our interim heads of marketing lead execution while building structure – without overcomplicating or slowing down your organisation.

Average onboarding: 5–10 business days. First results: within 30 days.

Ready to Accelerate Marketing Results?

Let’s explore if an interim Head of Marketing is right for your business. Book a call with Growth Nordic and get senior input within 24h.

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Average onboarding time: 1–7 days · Impact within 30 days

Why Growth Nordic

We’ve supported scaleups and enterprise within: Media, Telecom, B2B SaaS, D2C and FMCG brands across the Nordics. Our interim heads of marketing bring real-world experience from both global brand houses and fast-moving digital teams. We vet every candidate not just on CV – but on execution ability, culture fit and outcome focus.

Trusted by top nordic brands for fast, senior commercial leadership

★★★★★

“We had just lost our commercial lead and needed someone to hit the ground running. Growth Nordic delivered relevant candidates within days and a interim within 14 days — someone who brought both structure and immediate momentum. Within the first month, we saw a clear uplift in our sales pipeline and team alignment.”

CCO

SaaS

★★★★★

“What impressed us most was the speed and clarity. Within two weeks, our interim sales leader had diagnosed key bottlenecks that restructured our pipeline process. It wasn’t just a patch — it was sustainable revenue leadership that delivered results within the quarter.”

VP Sales

Telecom

★★★★★

“We felt stuck and needed help with strategy and we needed execution. The interim CMO from Growth Nordic stepped in with a clear 90-day plan, prioritized actions, and got internal buy-in faster than we thought possible. They turned ideas into measurable growth.”

CMO

Streaming

FAQ – Interim Head of Marketing

What is an interim head of marketing?

An interim head of marketing is a temporary senior leader brought in to manage the marketing team, align execution, and ensure performance during transitions or growth phases.

Is a head of marketing higher than a marketing director?

It depends on the company. In some organisations, the marketing director is higher; in others, the head of marketing leads execution while reporting to a VP or CMO. Compare roles.

When should I hire an interim head of marketing?

When you experience leadership gaps, campaign underperformance, or need urgent GTM execution. Explore interim solutions.

How long does an interim marketing assignment last?

Most assignments last 3–9 months depending on scope, transition timelines, or until a permanent hire is in place.

What are the benefits of hiring interim marketing leadership?

You get execution-ready leadership with fast onboarding, clear commercial focus, and flexibility – without long hiring cycles. See how we work.