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Full-Time

Head of Marketing

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Walnut

Walnut

51-200 employees

Software platform for interactive product demos

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Remote position targeting candidates from the East Coast.

Category
Brand & Creative Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Market Research
Sales
Lead Generation
SEO
Marketing
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in user acquisition and growth marketing, specifically within the software development or SaaS B2B industry.
  • Proven success in developing and executing brand strategies and creating compelling product messaging.
  • Expertise in paid search, paid social, display, retargeting, affiliate, CRO and SEO.
  • Familiarity with acquisition analysis, A/B testing, and ad fraud detection.
  • Excellent business writing and communication skills, with a knack for crafting captivating and relevant messages.
  • A self-starter attitude with a strong track record of taking ownership and delivering impactful results.
  • Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to establish and promote a new category of companies.
  • Position Walnut as a thought leader and innovator in this space by crafting compelling messaging that highlights the differentiated value in what Walnut does and value being delivered to customers.
  • Craft compelling content and messaging that effectively communicates our value proposition.
  • Oversee the creation of marketing materials, including sales presentations, website content, email campaigns, social media, and print materials.
  • Design, execute, and optimize marketing campaigns to boost brand awareness, engage customers, and drive lead generation.
  • Measure and report on the performance of campaigns to ensure they meet objectives.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitor positioning to refine our messaging and stay ahead in the industry.
  • Work closely with the CEO and other key stakeholders to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with business goals and strategy.
  • Oversee and enhance website content, ensuring it aligns with our brand messaging and engages visitors.
  • Manage SEO/SEM and digital advertising strategies to drive traffic and conversions.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, influencers, and industry partners to amplify our brand message and drive thought leadership.

Walnut is a software sales platform that helps businesses create interactive and personalized product demos, making sales more efficient and aiding in closing deals. It allows users to track insights directly in the customer's CRM and provides engaging tutorials and feature walkthroughs to enhance product adoption. Walnut stands out by offering reusable templates for demo personalization, which saves time and improves the buying experience with tailored, bug-free demos. The platform claims to help businesses book 25% more meetings, deliver 10 times more demos, and close 20% more deals.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$57.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Walnut's rapid growth, including a 700% increase and a $35M Series B funding, indicates strong market demand and financial health.
  • The addition of high-profile executives from companies like Spotify, Facebook, and Google strengthens Walnut's leadership and innovation capabilities.
  • The launch of 'Ace' and Walnut for Teams demonstrates continuous product innovation, likely leading to increased market share and customer satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape with other interactive demo platforms like Reprise, Demostack, and Navattic could limit Walnut's market penetration.
  • Rapid scaling and growth may lead to operational challenges and potential dilution of company culture.

What makes Walnut unique

  • Walnut's ability to create reusable demo templates saves significant time on personalization, a feature not commonly found in competitors.
  • The integration of OpenAI, Slack, and Gmail in their new 'Ace' suite streamlines the demo process, enhancing sales team productivity.
  • Walnut's focus on providing bug-free, interactive, and personalized demos ensures a superior buying experience tailored to each buyer's specific needs.