Head of Marketing - Startup

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest‑growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high‑quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities.

As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long‑entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.

As one of the fastest‑growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer).

We’re looking for a strategic, hands‑on Lifecycle Marketing Manager to drive acquisition and engagement across our portfolio of brands. In this role, you’ll own our full CRM communication strategy by optimizing engagement with existing contacts while expanding our email list and driving more free consultations.

You’ll lead campaign execution, A/B testing, and personalization efforts, supported by a CRM Manager, to maximize performance without compromising brand integrity. You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, product, and sales teams to refine our push notification strategy and deepen app engagement.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a data‑driven marketer with a strong analytical mindset, deep expertise in platforms like Braze, Iterable, or HubSpot, and a passion for continuous experimentation. You’re comfortable balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution and enjoy working cross‑functionally with Sales, SEO, Performance Marketing, Online Events, Customer Success, and Social Media teams to launch programs that deliver results.

Your north star metric is consultations generated from our contact database.

If you’re excited to build impactful lifecycle programs that create meaningful customer relationships and drive real business outcomes then we’d love to hear from you.

This is an in‑person role requiring 5 days a week in our NYC office (Gramercy).

Own the end‑to‑end strategy and execution of lifecycle marketing programs, building clear and personalized user journeys that drive acquisition, engagement, conversion, and retention

Analyze cohort and segment performance regularly to uncover trends, understand the “why” behind user behavior, and develop actionable insights that inform strategy

Develop and execute a robust experimentation roadmap to increase acquisition, engagement, and lifetime value through A/B testing and continuous optimization

Create and manage sophisticated email and SMS campaigns, including drip sequences, targeted newsletters, transactional messages, and upgrade flows, all aimed at increasing product engagement and driving conversion

Identify drop‑off points within the user journey and implement targeted, trigger‑based campaigns to address friction and improve key KPIs

Ensure compliance with deliverability best practices and maintain a strong sender reputation across all messaging platforms (email and SMS)

Leverage customer segmentation and persona development to tailor messaging, offers, and campaigns that resonate with high‑potential customer groups

Collaborate closely with the data team to define and build end‑to‑end lifecycle reporting and track performance across channels

Track and report on campaign performance and KPIs, such as lead volume, conversion rates, pipeline growth, LTV, and ROI; Forecast marketing outcomes and track progress toward growth and revenue goals

Stay on the cutting edge of AI and martech tools, proactively identifying and implementing technologies that improve efficiency, personalization, and performance across lifecycle programs

6–8+ years of lifecycle marketing experience, ideally in high‑consideration or long‑sales‑cycle environments that require thoughtful lead nurturing strategies

2–3 years of experience managing and scaling high‑performing teams

Deep expertise in HubSpot; Proficiency in email and SMS marketing automation, including segmentation, triggers, and personalized flows

Bonus points for experience working with customer data platforms (CDPs) like Simon Data, Iterable, or Optimove

Basic working knowledge of SQL and comfort querying data

Strong understanding of HTML and template scripting languages (e.g., Jinja, Django, or ESP‑specific templating systems)

Exceptional copywriting skills with a proven ability to engage target audiences and iterate on messaging based on performance data

Highly analytical mindset, with a track record of using data to inform campaign strategy and drive measurable results

Familiarity with Looker or experience in data transformation is a plus

A balance of creative thinking and analytical rigor. Someone who can conceptualize big ideas and dive into the data

Able to translate data into clear insights and actionable marketing strategies

100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits

Flexible Paid‑time Off

Retirement Savings Plans – 401(k) with matching

Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN, AAPI, Rainbow, Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans

Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract workers

The targeted salary for this role is: $150,000 - 160,000.

Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.

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