Founding Deployment Strategist

ABOUT THE ROLE A fast-growing AI startup in performance marketing is hiring its first dedicated customer-facing deployment specialist. You will work closely with the founding team and advise high-growth consumer brands on ad strategy, while building the deployment function and laying the groundwork for future team leadership. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Manage customer accounts end to end, including weekly calls, supporting materials, and performance presentations for executive stakeholders. - Advise customers on ad strategy, explain AI-driven campaign activity, and share business context with internal teams. - Analyze ad performance, audit accounts, and turn detailed metrics into clear recommendations and executive-ready narratives. - Make hands-on changes in ad accounts when needed to address gaps or improve campaign performance. - Develop deployment processes and playbooks, with the opportunity to hire and lead a team as the function grows. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Three to 15 years of consulting experience, ideally paired with hands-on performance marketing or advertising experience. - Substantial expertise in performance advertising beyond general digital marketing, brand marketing, or advertiser relationship management. - Experience analyzing campaign data, auditing ad accounts, and applying sound judgment to performance. - Familiarity with Google Ads, Meta Ads, ad platforms, and data analysis. - Experience using AI tools and developer tools, such as Claude Code or Codex, to build or automate workflows. - Experience in a fast-growing consumer or adtech startup is useful; a STEM degree or strong academic background is also valued. - Must be authorized to work without employer-sponsored visa support. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $180,000 to $250,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in New York, New York, United States.