Co-Founder & CMO at Book Startup - Marketing, Sales and Growth

Company Description

We are a dynamic and innovative pre-seed startup, embarking on an incredibly exciting journey in the literary industry. If you've been dreaming of building something meaningful, escaping routine, and joining an adventure that will impact society and the literary world, this is your entry ticket.

Our mission is to revolutionize the way people engage with reading. While operating in stealth mode as we approach our pilot launch, we're seeking a late Co-Founder to join our existing team of four, with a passion for the literary world and a drive to build a business from the ground up.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground-breaking company, shaping the book industry's future in a way never seen before. In the confidential environment of pre-launch startups, the full picture will emerge as you delve deeper into the recruiting process.

Role Description

As a Co-Founder, flexibility and adaptability are a must. You should be comfortable wearing multiple hats, shifting priorities, and learning on the go.

While this role will evolve as the company grows, and we’re looking for someone who will own and lead sales and marketing, building and owning relationships with publishers and book authors, developing new partnerships while driving growth and brand recognition. Your role will involve creating and executing strategies for user acquisition, revenue generation, and community engagement. You will work closely with the CEO to develop and manage a go-to-market strategy and our pre-launch campaign.

This role is pivotal in driving our client relationships, ensuring strategic growth, and building a user base excited about what we’re creating.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sales/Business Development

• Conduct outreach to potential partners and clients.
• Develop and managekey relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships.

2. Marketing/Pre-Launch Campaigns

• Design and execute our pre-launch marketing campaign.
• Analyze customer insights to optimize messaging.
• Develop and manage marketing strategies that align with the company’s goals.
• Coordinate across channels (social, email, partnerships, etc.) to drive engagement.

3. Strategy & Collaboration

• Work with the CEO and team to set sales and marketing goals.
• Use data to assess campaign effectiveness and iterate.
• Identify and implement tools to improve outreach and campaign performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, marketing and business development, preferably in a startup or digital platform context.
• Demonstrated success in client acquisition, relationship management, and community building.
• Experience designing and executing marketing campaigns, particularly in pre-launch or early-stage startup settings.
• Strong adaptability and flexibility, as the role will evolve with time.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting partnerships.
• Passion for reading, literature, and building a meaningful product.
• Willingness to commit to this journey full-time within the next 3-6 months.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to join as a co-founder with equity in the company.
• A salary in the near future, following the closure of our first funding round.
• Full flexibility on work location, with a preference for candidates initially based in London.
• Flexible working hours, with an initial minimum commitment of 20 hours/week.
• A chance to be part of a dedicated team, committed to building a best-in-class business without compromise.