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Volaris Group

Volaris acquires, strengthens and grows software companies, enabling them to be clear leaders within their market.

Director, Marketing

MarketingMarketingFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 2005H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Canada

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

C$150K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Director, Marketing

Volaris Group

Role Description We are seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Director of Marketing to build and lead the marketing function for the VE&CI portfolio. Reporting directly to the Portfolio Leader, you will be the senior marketing voice for VE&CI, shaping how the portfolio presents itself to founders, portfolio companies, and the broader ecosystem. You will drive M&A marketing, lead internal communications, and ensure a cohesive identity across a set of mission-driven businesses. This role has no direct reports at the outset, with the expectation to build a team as the portfolio grows. This is a role for someone who thrives in a high-growth environment and is energized by building something from the ground up. Key Responsibilities - M&A-Focused Strategic Brand Leadership - Lead the development and execution of a marketing strategy aligned with VE&CI’s acquisition goals across Education and Cultural Industries globally. - Position VE&CI as a founder-friendly, trusted acquirer that understands the mission-driven nature of the businesses it pursues. - Own and evolve brand messaging to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with portfolio goals across all channels. - M&A Enablement - Partner with the M&A deal team to develop high-quality materials for founder outreach, presentations, and acquisition communications. - Align marketing initiatives with deal origination strategies and pipeline priorities. - Create targeted ABM campaigns to support active deal pipelines within target verticals. - Support acquisition announcement communications, managing the narrative transition for incoming companies and their stakeholders. - Portfolio Brand & Internal Communications - Own the VE&CI portfolio narrative, ensuring coherence and alignment across companies, geographies, and audiences. - Develop storytelling frameworks that honor the mission-driven character of portfolio companies while articulating the value of the broader platform. - Design and deliver internal communications programs that keep portfolio companies informed, aligned, and engaged with VE&CI’s strategy. - Serve as a communications partner to the Portfolio Leader on announcements, transitions, and strategic milestones. - PR & Communications - Develop and execute communication plans to support acquisition announcements and broader portfolio news. - Coordinate with key stakeholders, employees, press, and partners to control the narrative at critical moments. - Liaise with relevant industry media, coordinating press releases, interviews, and briefings across target verticals globally. - Digital, Content & Events - Lead VE&CI’s digital presence, including website, social media, SEO/SEM, and content platforms. - Produce compelling content, including but not limited to founder case studies, acquisition announcements, thought leadership, and newsletters, that builds visibility in target verticals. - Manage VE&CI’s presence at industry events, and plan high-value founder-facing gatherings (roundtables, dinners), including end-to-end logistics, budgeting, and post-event evaluation. - Marketing Operations - Own the marketing budget and ensure ROI-driven allocation of resources. - Build and manage marketing systems, CRM integration, and analytics infrastructure. - Manage external vendors (design, web, copywriting) as needed and track KPIs across brand awareness, deal origination, and portfolio cohesion. - Support portfolio conferences and learning events through content development, promotion, communications, attendee engagement, and event execution. - Marketing Community & Capability Building - Build and foster a community of marketing professionals across the portfolio. - Facilitate the sharing of best practices, tools, and successful initiatives. - Establish lightweight governance, standards, and scalable processes. - Support marketing capability development across business units. - Over time, identify and help develop high-potential marketing talent across the portfolio. Note: This role may require evening and weekend hours depending on event schedules, as well as occasional domestic and international travel to support off-site events and industry engagements. Qualifications - 12–15 years of progressive marketing experience, ideally in M&A, private equity, B2B software, or professional services. - Genuine understanding of the importance of Education and/or Cultural Industries; a strong understanding of mission-driven organizations is highly valued. - Proven success developing brand and marketing strategies in support of M&A deal origination and founder engagement. - Exceptional storytelling and communication skills; able to translate complex business contexts into compelling narratives. - Experience building and scaling digital marketing infrastructure: web, SEO/SEM, analytics, and CRM platforms. - Comfortable as a standalone contributor with a builder’s mindset; able to set direction and deliver without a team beneath you (yet). - Collaborative, with the ability to work closely with investment professionals and senior stakeholders across global geographies. - Experience in decentralized or matrixed organizations is an asset. - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field; Master’s or MBA is an asset. - Based in or near the Greater Toronto Area is preferred; exceptional remote candidates will be considered. Requirements - The salary for this role starts at $150,000 CAD. - Worker Type: Regular. - Number of Openings Available: 1.

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