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Full-Time

Director – Brand

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Fellow

Fellow

51-200 employees

Designs and sells premium coffee brewing equipment

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$170k - $185kAnnually

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Brand & Creative Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
Branding/Brand Strategy
Marketing
Requirements
  • 10+ years of consumer marketing experience
  • Master storyteller who brings passion, energy and inspiration to the forefront
  • Experience across brand strategy, creative development, multi-channel execution, social platforms, influencer strategies, retail marketing, community building and PR — has executed these at scale, driving both business results and brand equity
  • Experience leading or participating in user research studies
  • Seasoned people leader; someone who people want to learn from, work with, and are inspired by
  • Effective cross-functional leader and adept at working across product, merchandising, and growth
  • Meticulous planner, able to manage complexity in both products and channels
  • Scrappy with high standards; champagne taste, beer budget
Responsibilities
  • Dream up and execute newsworthy product launches, seasonal, and evergreen marketing campaigns that drive both buzz and sales
  • Drive brand awareness; make Fellow a household name
  • Partner with our creative team to ensure our brand and campaigns connect seamlessly across channels
  • Refine our brand strategy for the next stage of growth
  • Guide user research program that drives deep understanding of customers and centers them in our work
  • Champion our brand internally

Fellow Industries, Inc. designs and sells high-quality coffee brewing equipment and accessories, including electric kettles, coffee grinders, and travel mugs. Their products focus on aesthetics, functionality, and precision to enhance the coffee brewing experience for both individual enthusiasts and professional baristas. Fellow operates primarily through a direct-to-consumer model, selling products via their online store and flagship retail locations in San Francisco and Los Angeles. This approach allows them to maintain control over customer experience and build brand loyalty. Unlike many competitors, Fellow emphasizes innovative product design and customer feedback to continually improve their offerings. The company's goal is to provide top-tier coffee brewing tools that cater to the growing demand for premium coffee experiences.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$40.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fellow's recent $30 million Series B funding round provides significant capital for further innovation and expansion.
  • The company's partnerships with renowned coffee influencers and roasters, such as Square Mile Coffee Roasters and Morgan Drinks Coffee, enhance its brand visibility and credibility.
  • Being named to Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023 underscores Fellow's commitment to continuous innovation and industry leadership.

What critics are saying

  • The specialty coffee equipment market is highly competitive, requiring Fellow to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Relying heavily on a direct-to-consumer model may limit market reach compared to competitors who utilize broader distribution channels.

What makes Fellow unique

  • Fellow's focus on high-quality, aesthetically pleasing coffee brewing equipment sets it apart in the specialty coffee market, where many competitors prioritize functionality over design.
  • The direct-to-consumer model allows Fellow to maintain control over the customer experience and build a strong brand presence, unlike competitors who rely heavily on third-party retailers.
  • Fellow's products have received numerous awards and accolades, including recognition from Oprah's Favorite Things and the Specialty Coffee Association, highlighting their industry-leading innovation and quality.