Marketing Strategy Associate

Competitive, commensurate with experience

Remote

Full-Time

West Coast

We are seeking a high-potential MBA graduate to join our team as an Associate, Marketing & Strategy—a unique, high-exposure role designed for an entrepreneurial self-starter who wants to accelerate their career.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, including the VP of Marketing & Strategy , while gaining broad experience across marketing execution, strategic initiatives, client engagement, and thought leadership.

The position is intentionally designed as a launchpad role—providing hands‑on experience across multiple facets of the business, with the potential to evolve into a larger leadership position based on performance and capability.

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and decision‑making
• Opportunity to work on both internal strategy and external client initiatives
• Ownership of meaningful, high-impact projects—not just support work
• Clear path for growth based on merit, not tenure

• Take on increased responsibility and ownership
• Transition into a leadership or specialized role within the organization
• Potentially build and lead a team over time
• This role is a production role, with strategy infused.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required.

We are looking for someone who doesn’t just want a job—and wants to learn, build, contribute, and grow in an environment where they will be seen, challenged, and supported.

• MBA graduate (recent or within 1–2 years)
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable operating in ambiguity and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic with the ability to self‑direct and proactively identify opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into insights
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ideal candidate would have advanced proficiency developing decks, using Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• The candidate express the capability of translating verbal theory to visual expressions through design principles (methaphorical, visual, iconography, space layout, and brand narrative)

• Prior internship or experience in a marketing agency, consulting firm, or strategy role
• Exposure to retail, brand marketing, or customer experience industries

• Curious and intellectually engaged
• Accountable and dependable
• Comfortable working with senior leaders
• Positive, team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done

• Support and help execute the company’s marketing plan as defined by the VP, Strategy & Marketing
• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of marketing initiatives
• Be responsible for the development of marketing materials, campaigns, and communications, with strategic direction from the VP of Strategy & Marketing.

• Contribute to select client and industry assignments as directed by leadership
• Develop presentations, insights, and strategic recommendations
• Participate in both internal and client-facing discussions when appropriate

• Conduct targeted research to support business development and client initiatives
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities
• This individual has a brand-forward mindset, and is a passionate retail consumer – actively curious and engaged in understanding shopper and consumer psychologies.

• Lead the development of company white papers
• Assist in the development of social media content and marketing collateral
• Collaborate with leadership to shape the narrative, insights, and positioning

• Work directly with the VP to support CEO-level initiatives, including efforts tied to local nonprofit…