Chief Marketing Officer

Job Title: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - Early Executive Role

Location: New York City and/or Remote

About Us:

BizDefender is designed and built by business owners, and our mission is to help small businesses operate more safely and confidently. We strive to build world-class technology to detect, prevent, and advise business on the threats borne of the huge advancement in business convenience, AI, and social norms. But our priority is to make our advice simple, affordable, and easy to act on. We want to be a unique ally to small business, the backbone of the American economy, and return time and money to business operators that would prefer to not worry about fraud at all.

We are a dynamic startup focused on providing innovative technical and human solutions that help small and medium-sized businesses prevent identity theft and fraud. As we scale, our mission is to become a trusted partner for businesses in safeguarding their operations, and we need a strategic marketing leader to help us achieve this vision.

The Role:

We are searching for a passionate, hands-on Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to join our executive team. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our company. As our CMO, you will be the driving force behind our brand, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy that attracts new customers, builds our brand, and positions us as leaders in our industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Marketing Leadership: Develop and implement a data-driven marketing strategy that drives brand awareness, customer acquisition, and retention.
• Content Creation & Management: Spearhead the creation of compelling, relevant content that resonates with our target audience and positions us as thought leaders in identity theft and fraud prevention.
• Digital Advertising & Lead Generation: Utilize modern digital advertising techniques to attract and convert potential customers. You’ll be expected to be hands-on with campaigns, optimizing them for maximum impact.
• Brand Stewardship: Be the guardian of our brand, ensuring every customer interaction reflects our values and mission. You will own the first impression we make with our audience.
• Collaborator on Company Culture: Work closely with the CEO and the rest of the leadership team to foster a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented company culture.
• Team Development: As we grow, you’ll have the opportunity to build and lead a lean, high-performing marketing team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: A proven track record in a similar role, ideally within a startup or fast-growing company. Experience in B2B marketing, particularly in the tech or cybersecurity space, is a strong plus.
• Content & Digital Marketing Expertise: Deep understanding of modern digital marketing tactics, content creation, SEO, PPC, and social media strategies.
• Hands-On Leader: You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the day-to-day execution of marketing activities, especially in the early stages.
• Brand Visionary: Strong sense of branding and ability to communicate a compelling narrative that aligns with our company’s mission.
• Collaborative Spirit: You’re a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and values the input and collaboration of others.
• Growth Mindset: Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow with the company, with a passion for building and leading a high-impact marketing team as we scale.

You, If We're Lucky:

• Off-the-Charts Creative: You've often been told you daydream too much, you don't fit neatly into a box or project, and your ideas are just "too weird".
• Born Tinkerer: You actually like getting your hands dirty in writing, analyzing data, mentoring, and doing market research. Every startup requires execs to "wear lots of hats" but you actually prefer to do a little of everything to keep your sanity, improve productivity, and frankly, just for fun.
• Square Peg: Maybe you haven't actually run a marketing department before, but have the base skills need. Maybe you've done work or have a current job description that just doesn't align perfectly with job openings you see. We like this, we seek it out, and we want to build an island of misfits where you belong.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company and the industry we serve.
• Growth Opportunities: As a core member of our executive team, you’ll have significant opportunities for professional growth and the chance to build and lead a marketing department from the ground up.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference for our customers.

If you’re ready to make your mark on a growing company and help us take our mission to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Apply via LinkedIn or email jobs@bizdefender.com and consider including:

1. A resume or link to public LinkedIn profile
2. The type of role you’re seeking including: what you’d like to be working on each day and how you want your success to be measured.
3. Something unique you seek in a company’s culture and why
4. Anything else that intrigues you about working at BizDefender