Growth Marketing Manager

Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. We're seeking a Growth Marketing Manager to expand the Stellar developer ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Developer Marketing, you'll collaborate with Product Marketing, Communications, Creative, and Ecosystem teams to create and execute campaigns that attract developers to Stellar.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in web3 and growth marketing, along with a solid understanding of the blockchain space. You should be adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Your mission will be to help drive developer adoption and contribute to the goal of building the future of finance. If you're passionate about growing a vibrant blockchain developer community, we want to hear from you. In this role, you will: 

Develop and execute growth marketing strategies to drive developer awareness and adoption of Stellar. Analyze data to optimize developer acquisition, retention, and overall experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop positioning, messaging, and a deep understanding of the developer journey. Crypto Twitter content strategy; support content development for dev facing social platforms, including technical updates and campaign activations. Contribute to Ecosystem Growth Team programs (SCF + Startup Camp) with strategy, planning and implementation support. Conduct competitive analysis to refine messaging and represent developer voice internally. Build relationships and secure collaborations to promote the Stellar developer ecosystem. Explore growth opportunities within the web3 space. Deploy marketing initiatives to drive new developer acquisition and support the current builder base. Engage with the community and drive marketing initiatives in collaboration with Marketing, Ecosystem Growth, and DevRel teams. Maintain regular communication with developers to stay updated on their needs and share insights with the team.

You have: 

Proven track record in growth marketing for crypto/blockchain projects

Strong understanding of Web3 technologies and ecosystem, especially DeFi

Understanding of and experience working with the Developer community

Active in CryptoTwitter or strong awareness

Experience with community building and engagement strategies

Proficiency in data analysis and marketing tools

Excellent communication and project management skills

Bonus Points if:

Experience with or strong understanding of DeFi, payments

Familiarity with blockchain development platforms Based in or near SF or NYC

We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $90,000 - $120,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits:

USA Benefits/Perks:

Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats 

About Stellar  

Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world.  

About the Stellar Development Foundation  

The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else.  

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