Director Of Marketing Strategy

Company Overview:

Zenni pioneered the online eyewear industry in 2003 with a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone. Based in Marin County, California, Zenni offers men, women, and children the freedom to express their personal style and individuality through high-quality prescription and protective eyewear curated with a sense of fashion and an incredible selection. With over 50 million frames sold worldwide, a pair of Zenni’s is owned in every country across the globe. Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear Partner of the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Bulls, and San Francisco 49ers. For more information, visit www.zenni.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. 

Position Overview:

Zenni is experiencing rapid growth and transformation, and we are currently seeking a talented Marketing Strategist to be in charge of the organization’s marketing Plans. This primarily involves developing and implementing go-to-market strategies to strengthen Zenni’s market presence.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with an advertising, marketing or media agency background, passion for the job, and able to employ unique marketing techniques. This individual will be a skilled marketing strategist who can collaborate with brand, data, PR, growth, and product marketing teams and be able to drive creativity and enthusiasm in others.

What we want you to own in this role:

• Conduct general market research to keep abreast of trends and competitor’s marketing movements
• Become the organization’s agent towards external parties such as media, stakeholders and potential clients and build strategic partnerships
• Control budgets and allocate resources amongst projects
• Plan and oversee the development of owned, earned and paid campaigns, launching of new product lines etc.
• Responsible for producing valuable content for the company’s online presence, editorial design and organizing the company’s publications
• Design and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to create awareness of the company’s business activities
• Provide guidance and feedback to other marketing professionals
• Work with key stakeholders across owned channels to ensure cohesive content planning and integration including organic social and zenni.com

What skills do you need?

• Exquisite communication and interpersonal skills
• BS/BA in business administration, marketing and communications or relevant field
• Excellent leadership and organizing skills
• Professional chartered marketer (CIM) is a plus
• Marketing, advertising or media agency experience
• Thorough knowledge of web analytics (e.g. Google Analytics, WebTrends etc.) and Google Adwords
• Up to speed with current and online marketing techniques and best practices
• Proven experience as Marketing Director
• Analytical and creative thinking
• E-commerce, Retail and/or CPG
• Customer-oriented approach with aptitude

Benefits

• Your choice of PC or Mac hardware and accessories
• Annual employee eyeglasses stipend
• Interesting projects with opportunities for growth and professional development in a financially stable, successful, growing Company.
• Great Work Life Balance
• Can work 100% remotely or from one of our Bay area offices- your choice!
• Excellent health benefits that the company pays for and a 401k with company match.

As of 01/01/2023, the expected salary range for this position is $160,00 to $200,00. Actual pay within this range will be based upon several factors, including without limitation education, work experience, certifications, geographic pay differentials, market conditions, and other business and organizational needs. The Company anticipates that the reasonably expected salary for this position could change in the future and, therefore, the Company retains the right to change, modify, or revisit the salary range for the position for various reasons, including the Company’s business needs.