Marketing Associate

Summary

Join StartupBlink, a global startup research platform, as a Marketing Associate and work remotely from anywhere in the European time zone. This full-time contractor position offers the chance to develop critical expertise and career skills while collaborating with impressive clients and partners. You will manage marketing operations, create marketing materials, develop and execute marketing plans, nurture client relationships, and strategize social media presence. The role is crucial in driving brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. A professional English level is required, and experience with startup ecosystems is a plus. The company offers a competitive salary, paid vacation, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Be highly motivated and interested in economic development and specifically in startup ecosystems, and want to work together with an established and fun team
• Have a full command of English at a professional level, including excellent writing and communication skills
• Stay with the company in the long term and become a pivotal part of the company’s success

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing operations
• Write marketing materials (Professional English level is a must)
• Develop and execute marketing plans
• Nurture relationships with potential clients
• Create a strategy for brand's social media
• Promote experimental products for the company to test
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth
• Write compelling copy for various marketing materials, including website content, blog posts, reports, social media updates, newsletters, email campaigns, and promotional materials
• Handle SEO-related tasks such as keyword research and competitor analysis to increase organic traffic and improve search engine rankings
• Execute lead generation strategies to attract potential customers and nurture leads
• Analyze marketing data and metrics to track campaign effectiveness and make data-driven decisions to optimize performance
• Assist in brand management efforts to ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across all marketing channels
• Support public relations activities, including drafting press releases, coordinating media outreach, and managing relationships with media contacts
• Build strategic partnerships with media outlets, communities, associations, and other ecosystem stakeholders to enhance traction and expand our influence

Preferred Qualifications

• Have active previous involvement with startup ecosystems, e.g., working in a startup-related organization
• Be familiar with the following tools or equivalent: Mailchimp, Unbounce, WordPress CMS, Google Analytics 4, and Semrush

Benefits

26 days a year of paid vacation