Marketing Director (Remote)

London - London

16 Sep 2024

London - London

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About Simpler:

At Simpler, we’re transforming the checkout experience by making online shopping seamless and intuitive for consumers everywhere. Our platform empowers merchants with a unified checkout solution that eliminates friction, boosts conversions, and turns every interaction into a smooth, efficient, secure, and personalised buying journey. Backed by leading investors and rapidly scaling across Europe, we’re pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the retail space.

Role Overview:
We’re looking for a Marketing Director to lead Simpler’s marketing strategy and customer acquisition efforts. In this role, you will take ownership of scaling Simpler’s positioning

 across key markets, driving impactful, data-driven campaigns, and leading both internal teams and external agencies to deliver on growth objectives. You’ll be at the forefront of our marketing operations, working cross-functionally with product, sales, and external partners to align our marketing efforts with business goals.
The ideal candidate is an experienced marketing leader with a proven track record of scaling customer acquisition, managing multi-channel campaigns, and building high-performing teams. This is a high-impact role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, perfect for a marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Marketing Strategy: Own and execute the full-funnel marketing strategy to drive brand awareness, lead generation, and customer acquisition.
  • Agency Management: Oversee relationships with external agencies to ensure that campaigns are aligned with company goals and executed efficiently.
  • Partnerships & Growth: Collaborate with external partners to amplify Simpler’s reach, develop strategic partnerships, and create new growth opportunities.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, product, and design teams to ensure alignment on go-to-market strategies, product launches, and brand positioning.
  • Multi-Channel Campaigns: Lead marketing efforts across channels including paid search, paid social, display, content marketing, and email.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze campaign performance and customer data to continuously optimise for ROI, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and customer lifetime value (LTV).
  • Brand Growth: Ensure Simpler’s brand is recognised and trusted across key European markets, developing marketing assets that resonate with diverse audiences.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop and execute a holistic marketing strategy, with a strong focus on scaling customer acquisition in key European markets.
  • Manage internal marketing teams and external agencies, ensuring campaigns are aligned with business goals and driving results.
  • Partner with the product and sales teams to define and implement go-to-market strategies for new product features.
  • Provide leadership in brand building and customer acquisition, creating a robust pipeline of leads and nurturing them through the funnel.
  • Use data and analytics to inform decisions, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting strategies to maximise effectiveness.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 8+ years of experience in marketing, with a focus on customer acquisition and growth strategies.
  • Proven track record in managing multi-channel marketing campaigns and driving growth in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience managing external agencies and working with cross-functional internal teams.
  • Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of metrics like CAC, LTV, and ROI.
  • Expertise in digital marketing across paid search, paid social, display, email, and content marketing.
  • Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor teams and foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.
  • Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
  • Experience in e-commerce, fintech, or B2B SaaS is highly desirable.

Benefits:

  • Join a high-growth startup with the opportunity to shape Simpler’s marketing strategy and brand presence.
  • Competitive salary, equity options, and performance bonuses.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and travel opportunities.
  • Access to top-tier tech resources and equipment to support your success.