Fractional Chief Commercial Officer

About Luupli

Luupli is a social media app 'in-development', which will provideopportunities for diverse creators coming from marginalized communities. Luupli will highlight the work of diverse creators and provide them access to all the opportunities in the social media space.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to join our rapidly growing social media start-up company. As the CCO, you will be responsible for driving the company's commercial success by overseeing and leading our marketing, sales, PR, and partnership relations efforts. This is a pivotal leadership role that requires a visionary mindset, exceptional business acumen, and a proven track record of driving revenue growth in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong partnerships and relationships with key external stakeholders, including media outlets, influencers, industry leaders, and potential strategic partners.
• Oversee the sales team, setting clear targets and objectives, and driving revenue growth through effective sales strategies, pipeline management, and client relationship management.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to develop effective pricing strategies and ensure the company's offerings remain competitive and attractive.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive public relations (PR) strategy to enhance the company's reputation, manage crisis communication, and promote positive media coverage.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture and driving employee engagement and development.
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, prepare regular reports, and present findings and recommendations to the executive team and board of directors.
• Lead and manage the marketing team to develop and implement innovative marketing strategies, campaigns, and initiatives to drive brand awareness, user acquisition, and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and finance, to ensure alignment and seamless execution of commercial strategies.
• Identify and explore new market opportunities, industry trends, and customer needs to drive innovation and differentiate our products and services.
• Develop and execute the company's commercial strategy, aligning it with the overall business goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen, including financial literacy and budget management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• A passion for social media, technology, and emerging digital trends.
• Proven ability to think creatively, innovate, and drive business growth in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, meeting or exceeding sales targets, and developing and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Proven experience (at least 10 years) in a senior leadership role, overseeing marketing, sales, PR, and partnership relations preferably within the technology or social media industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes to inform decision-making.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving employee development and engagement.

If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for driving commercial success and shaping the future of social media, we would love to hear from you.

Work Arrangement

The commitment required from you is a few hours a week, working remotely,until our global launch.While this role is currently unpaid, you will be given a vested equity in our startup, together with a range of vested benefits. Once the app launches inthe spring of 2024, this role will transition into a paid full-time role.