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Full-Time

Growth Marketing Manager

Posted on 3/30/2023

Joy

Joy

201-500 employees

Digital platform for wedding planning services

Consumer Goods
AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Remote + 1 more

More locations: United States

Category
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Marketing
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 8+ years experience in digital marketing. Combination of in-house and agency experience preferred
  • Highly analytical. You are someone who is able to glean insights from complex sets of information and communicate them to other cross functional partners in a clear, effective way. Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills - comfortable dealing with data and reporting
  • You have exceptional organizational, budgeting, project management, and time-management skills
  • Great communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into easy to understand strategies for cross functional teams
  • Experience working cross-functionally with marketing and product managers, designers, and technology providers
  • Team player who demonstrates leadership skills and an ability to manage-up to and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
  • Self-starter, highly motivated, positive demeanor, excellent time management skills and able to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, graphs, formulas, etc.) and Google Suite (specifically Sheets)
  • Must be comfortable working with 100% remote teams
Responsibilities
  • Drive the strategy, development and optimization of digital marketing campaigns to efficiently acquire qualified leads
  • Manage SEM budget and work with an agency to ensure spend effectiveness
  • Analyze KPIs on an ongoing basis to ensure that campaigns are maximizing return on ad spend - focus on finding and driving high-quality users
  • Manage performance metrics (i.e. LTV, CAC, etc.) and budget tracking; share findings cross functionally
  • Identify, explore, and prioritize new opportunities and strategies for Joy that will assist with scaling our acquisition and growth efforts via digital marketing channels
  • Demonstrate historical data, industry benchmarks, and past experience to develop models and provide performance projections across digital performance channels
  • Collaborate cross functionally to intelligently scale acquisition efforts
  • Manage day-to-day communication with third-party vendors and key partners (e.g. resolve issues, document challenges, create roadmaps, facilitate collaborative brainstorming sessions, etc.)
  • Serve as a digital marketing expert, bringing industry trends, best practices, and first-to-market opportunities for testing to the table that align with business objectives
  • Partner with platform/vendor partners to implement best practices across paid media tactics
  • Seek and develop innovative testing ideas and strategies that leverage identified opportunities as well as changes in technology and consumer behavior
  • Ensure campaigns are executed flawlessly with an eye on constant optimization
  • Lead monitoring and analysis of campaign performance, using performance signals to inform optimization regimen and improve strategy
  • Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to turn performance marketing data into meaningful insights and help build dashboards for reporting
  • Optimize spend and CPAs to ensure acquisition goals are met within budget, and then summarize results for a broader audience
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of full-funnel marketing strategies. Cross device (mobile and web) experience is a plus

Joy is a digital platform that helps engaged couples plan their weddings by offering services like gift registries, guest list management, wedding invitations, and smart RSVPs. It stands out from competitors with its zero-fee cash fund feature and the use of artificial intelligence to provide personalized suggestions. Expert guidance from fashion designer Rachel Zoe further enhances the planning experience. The goal of Joy is to simplify wedding planning and provide couples with the necessary tools to create their ideal wedding.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$107.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

137%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments, including a $60M Series B round, indicate strong financial backing and potential for growth.
  • The integration with popular cash-sharing services like Venmo and PayPal simplifies the gift-giving process, making it more convenient for users.
  • Expert guidance from fashion icons and other specialists can attract a high-end clientele, boosting the platform's reputation and user base.

What critics are saying

  • The wedding planning market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Reliance on print orders and partnerships for revenue could be limiting if digital-only competitors offer more comprehensive free services.

What makes Joy unique

  • WithJoy.com offers a zero-fee cash fund, a unique feature that sets it apart from competitors who typically charge fees for cash gifts.
  • The platform integrates AI to provide personalized wedding planning assistance, such as registry gift suggestions and wedding hashtag ideas, enhancing user experience.
  • Partnerships with high-profile experts like Rachel Zoe add a layer of credibility and exclusive content that is not commonly found in other wedding planning platforms.

Benefits

Competitive compensation & equity packages

Flexible PTO

Remote work

Generous Holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance

401k

Team retreats & events

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