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Full-Time

Head of Performance Marketing

Posted on 6/28/2024

Brightwheel

Brightwheel

201-500 employees

Childcare management software for preschools

Consulting
Education

Compensation Overview

$153k - $235kAnnually

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
Lead Generation
Salesforce
Marketing
Data Analysis
Google Analytics
Requirements
  • 7-10+ years of experience in marketing, with 4+ years in demand generation, performance marketing, or growth in B2B organizations
  • SaaS experience a strong plus
  • Proven ability to build, motivate and lead a high-performing team
  • Strength in analytics, critical thinking, and reasoned judgment
  • Experience leading multi-channel paid online and offline marketing strategies (SEM, social, email, affiliate, partner, direct mail, out-of-home)
  • Expertise with B2B marketing tech stack including Salesforce, marketing automation tools, Google Analytics, A/B testing platforms
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of marketers to define, execute, analyze, scale and optimize brightwheel’s holistic demand generation and pipeline acceleration strategy across all paid channels
  • Ideate, test, and execute a strategy for standing up paid channels that bring new prospects into our funnel
  • Build best-in-class partnership with brightwheel’s Sales and Operations organizations, working together across inbound and outbound initiatives to maximize pipeline creation and revenue generation
  • Partner with brightwheel Product and Engineering organizations on a growth roadmap and experimentation that maximizes customer acquisition, retention and advocacy
  • Own key department objectives across lead generation, pipeline creation, funnel efficiency, and ROI metrics; continuously test, measure, learn and innovate to fuel scale and growth
  • Collaborate across the Marketing Department to develop compelling thought leadership and marketing programming to drive demand across all paid channels
  • Serve as an extraordinary people leader and culture-bearer at brightwheel, nurturing and growing marketing talent through hiring, coaching and training

Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. Its platform simplifies various administrative tasks, such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and family communication, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. The software is user-friendly and has received high ratings, making it the top choice in childcare software. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the platform. The software has proven effective, with 90% of preschools reporting increased timely payments and 95% of staff noting better communication with families. Brightwheel's goal is to enhance the management of childcare centers while fostering strong relationships between educators and families.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$88.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Brightwheel's valuation at $600 million and recent $55 million Series C funding round indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The platform's high user satisfaction rates, with 90% of preschools seeing increased timely payments and 95% noting improved communication, highlight its effectiveness.
  • The integration of Experience Early Learning's curriculum can attract more users by offering a comprehensive educational solution.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on preschools and childcare centers may limit market expansion opportunities.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be risky if customer retention rates decline.

What makes Brightwheel unique

  • Brightwheel's all-in-one platform specifically targets preschools and childcare centers, unlike broader educational software solutions.
  • The integration with QuickBooks for financial management offers a unique value proposition, simplifying cash flow monitoring for childcare centers.
  • Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning enhances its offering with a research-based early education curriculum, setting it apart from competitors.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Equity

Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Wellness & productivity stipend

Learning & development stipend

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