Founding Growth Marketer Job at Coppersmith in San Francisco

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Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year. Job description: Coppersmith Recruitment and Services Inc is recruiting on behalf of a high-growth, venture-backed technology company operating at the forefront of AI-driven marketing. This is a Founding Growth Marketer role, ideal for an ambitious early-career marketer looking to make a meaningful impact at a Series A–C startup. You will play a critical role in driving inbound demand, shaping brand presence, and experimenting across emerging growth channels—working directly with the CEO in a lean, fast-moving environment. This role offers significant long-term upside, with a clear pathway toward senior leadership, including potential progression into a VP of Marketing position.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive inbound demand and lead generation through experimentation and execution
• Own and grow brand presence across LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and potentially YouTube
• Test and scale new marketing channels, with a strong focus on performance and learning
• Plan and host in-person marketing events (approximately once per month)
• Partner closely with the CEO to refine messaging, positioning, and growth strategy
• Learn, apply, and help scale Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiatives

Required Experience & Background (Must-Haves)

1. 1+ year of experience in Demand Generation or Marketing
2. Experience working at a Series A to Series C startup
3. Exposure to MarTech or experience marketing to marketers
4. Experience planning or hosting in-person events
5. Strong interest in early-stage growth, experimentation, and brand building

Hard Skills

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills to design, execute, and evaluate marketing experiments
• Excellent design sense with the ability to produce or guide high-quality creative
• Comfort working across multiple channels simultaneously

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Naturally curious and highly motivated self-starter
• Fast learner who thrives in fast-changing environments
• High ownership mindset with comfort working independently
• Passion for marketing, demonstrated through side projects, content, or a personal website

Additional Preferences

• Personal website or portfolio showcasing marketing work or thought leadership
• Preference for candidates without a recent Big Tech background, aligned to startup culture and pace

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a rapidly scaling, Y Combinator-backed company with strong revenue traction and momentum
• Work with enterprise customers and cutting-edge AI-driven marketing technology
• Operate in a high-ownership role, reporting directly to the CEO in a small, elite team
• Competitive compensation package including salary, equity, meals, and transportation support
• Opportunity to help define a new category in modern marketing and grow into senior leadership

Location & Work Policy: Preference for on-site candidates in San Francisco. Remote work considered for truly exceptional candidates.