Marketing Strategy Associate
5+ years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
We are seeking a high-potential MBA graduate to join our team as an Associate, Marketing & Strategy—a unique, high-exposure role designed for an entrepreneurial self-starter who wants to accelerate their career.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, including the VP of Marketing & Strategy , while gaining broad experience across marketing execution, strategic initiatives, client engagement, and thought leadership.
The position is intentionally designed as a launchpad role—providing hands-on experience across multiple facets of the business, with the potential to evolve into a larger leadership position based on performance and capability.
In this role, you will have:
Key Responsibilities
1. Marketing Execution & Support
2. Strategic & Client Project Support
3. Marketing Research & Insights
4. Thought Leadership Initiative (Case Study Development)
5. Company & Community Initiative Support
Success Metrics (What “Great” Looks Like)
Within the first 12 months, this individual will:
Ideal Candidate Profile
Preferred (but not required):
Personal Attributes We Value
Growth Opportunity
This role is designed as a career accelerator. High performers will have the opportunity to:
We are looking for someone who doesn’t just want a job—but wants to learn, build, contribute, and grow in an environment where they will be seen, challenged, and supported.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, including the VP of Marketing & Strategy , while gaining broad experience across marketing execution, strategic initiatives, client engagement, and thought leadership.
The position is intentionally designed as a launchpad role—providing hands-on experience across multiple facets of the business, with the potential to evolve into a larger leadership position based on performance and capability.
In this role, you will have:
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and decision-making
- Opportunity to work on both internal strategy and external client initiatives
- Ownership of meaningful, high-impact projects—not just support work
- Clear path for growth based on merit, not tenure
Key Responsibilities
1. Marketing Execution & Support
- Support and help execute the company’s marketing plan as defined by the VP, Strategy & Marketing
- Coordinate across internal teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of marketing initiatives
- Be responsible for the development of marketing materials, campaigns, and communications, with strategic direction from the VP of Strategy & Marketing.
2. Strategic & Client Project Support
- Contribute to select client and industry assignments as directed by leadership
- Develop presentations, insights, and strategic recommendations
- Participate in both internal and client-facing discussions when appropriate
3. Marketing Research & Insights
- Conduct targeted research to support business development and client initiatives
- Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership
- Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities
- This individual has a brand-forward mindset, and is a passionate retail consumer – actively curious and engaged in understanding shopper and consumer psychologies.
4. Thought Leadership Initiative (Case Study Development)
- Lead the development of company white papers
- Assist in the development of social media content and marketing collateral
- Collaborate with leadership to shape the narrative, insights, and positioning
5. Company & Community Initiative Support
- Work directly with the VP to support CEO-level initiatives, including efforts tied to local nonprofit partnerships and case study development.
- Help plan, organize, and execute programs that align with the company’s broader mission and values
- Bring structure, follow-through, and momentum to initiatives that currently lack dedicated resources
Success Metrics (What “Great” Looks Like)
Within the first 12 months, this individual will:
- Demonstrate ownership and reliable execution of key marketing initiatives
- Deliver high-quality research and insights that inform decision-making
- Successfully contribute to at least 2–3 meaningful client or strategic projects
- Launch and make measurable progress on the industry case study initiative
- Become a trusted, go-to resource for the VP of Marketing & Strategy
- Show the ability to operate independently while staying aligned with leadership priorities
- Demonstrate a fundamental ability in presentation development, storytelling, deck composition and layout/design of marketing collateral
Ideal Candidate Profile
- MBA graduate (recent or within 1–2 years)
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable operating in ambiguity and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic with the ability to self-direct and proactively identify opportunities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into insights
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ideal candidate would have advanced proficiency developing decks, using Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- The candidate express the capability of translating verbal theory to visual expressions through design principles (methaphorical, visual, iconography, space layout, and brand narrative)
Preferred (but not required):
- Prior internship or experience in a marketing agency, consulting firm, or strategy role
- Exposure to retail, brand marketing, or customer experience industries
Personal Attributes We Value
- Curious and intellectually engaged
- Accountable and dependable
- Comfortable working with senior leaders
- Positive, team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done
Growth Opportunity
This role is designed as a career accelerator. High performers will have the opportunity to:
- Take on increased responsibility and ownership
- Transition into a leadership or specialized role within the organization
- Potentially build and lead a team over time
- This role is a production role, with strategy infused.
- Occasional domestic travel may be required.
We are looking for someone who doesn’t just want a job—but wants to learn, build, contribute, and grow in an environment where they will be seen, challenged, and supported.