As a Marketing Expert in Residence you will help build the next amazing batch of startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings - get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city, up close and personally. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.
It's basically a chance to get amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, get exposure to some of the greatest up and coming companies and teams in the country. Historically, most associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the span of the three months. Many also go on to build their own companies.
Job Description:
Techstars NYC is one of the top Accelerator programs in the world and we are looking to bring on a marketing EIR to help supercharge the founder experience.
Partner with the program team to help create holistic marketing plans for each of the 10 companies going through the Spring 2021 program.
Meet with each team weekly and help them develop and roll out their marketing plan.
Support the founders in achieving their in program goals as well as post-program marketing goals.
Roll up your sleeves to actually help develop marketing plans and implement various marketing experiments.
Experience in one or both areas
B2B experience and responsibility for leading and contributing to projects that drive revenue growth
B2C experience and ability to develop strategy for positioning, defining aggressive growth marketing initiatives, and leading an agile approach to deliver a successful launch and continued adoption.
Proven track record managing marketing pipeline generation, including managing campaigns from concept to ROI analysis
Applicant Description
5+ years of experience in fast-paced environments within technology, startups, entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Comfortable with a minimal amount of direction but high expectations.
Fits the Techstars' culture (#givefirst, Entrepreneurial Inclination, High Quality and Network Focused).
Ability to commit to the program for 3 months and attend events on Eastern time zone.
Be a problem solver and effective communicator.
A drive to get better every single day and are always looking for opportunities to learn.
A positive outlook, desire to learn and meet new people, lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Authorized to work as a contractor in the United State.
Testimonials
Dirk Lehmann - Techstars Associate Programme: The Better Startup MBA?
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Duc Luan Dam - Luan, do you ever sleep? (Being an Associate at Techstars part 1)
About Techstars Techstars is an investment and innovation group that connects entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and city governments to solve challenges across industries and geographies. We pioneered the accelerator program model in 2006 working toward our vision of a connected global economy of innovation.
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