Co-Founder - CMO

Connect To Invest; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An early-stage startup is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Co-founder to lead their go-to-market strategy and user acquisition efforts. This role offers an equity-only compensation model, requiring a financial investment and a commitment to the company's growth. As a key member of the founding team, you'll define the marketing strategy, collaborate with product teams, and represent the brand in various settings. If you're passionate about startups and have a vision for scale, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing leadership, ideally in a startup or fast-growth environment.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing and growth hacking.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the full marketing strategy: brand, content, growth, performance, and partnerships.
• Drive customer acquisition, activation, and retention across all channels.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Growth Hacking

Branding

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Job description

Position: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Co-founder

Compensation: Equity Only (Cliff & Vesting Schedule)

Commitment: Must be able to give alot of time for the product

Equity: To be discussed; subject to standard 1-year cliff and 4-year vesting

Investment Requirement: Financial contribution required (amount negotiable)

About Us

We're an early-stage startup Called Connect To Invest. Our MVP Is out and we have onboarded users.

our plan now is to work on GTM and take the product to the market.

The Role

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on CMO Co-founder to lead our go-to-market strategy, growth marketing, branding, and user acquisition from the ground up. This role is equity-only, with a required financial investment, as we're seeking a true partnersomeone with skin in the game and a vision for scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the full marketing strategy: brand, content, growth, performance, and partnerships
• Drive customer acquisition, activation, and retention across all channels
• Build and lead the marketing function, from strategy to execution
• Collaborate closely with the product and tech teams to align marketing efforts with product development and market fit
• Analyze metrics and iterate strategies based on data and feedback
• Represent the brand in investor pitches, PR, and events

Requirements

• Proven experience in marketing leadership, ideally in a startup or fast-growth environment
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, growth hacking, and branding
• Data-driven mindset with creative flair
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a willingness to invest time, energy, and capital
• Comfortable with an equity-only arrangement and standard co-founder vesting terms

Equity & Commitment

This is a founding team position. Compensation is equity-only, subject to:

• 1-year cliff, 4-year vesting schedule
• Initial investment into the company (amount based on mutual agreement)
• Active contribution and participation in strategic direction and operations