Co-founder - Growth, Sales, & Marketing
Are you an experienced sales and marketing growth-hacker with previous experience helping to scale a tech startup? Do you have deep experience in sales and marketing with strong track record of strategy development and execution driving exponential growth in online marketplaces? Want to work with a passionate and experienced Co-founder to scale a disruptive ProcureTech marketplace globally? Do you have a deep understanding of the explosive potential of marketplaces? If you have previous experience building a tech startup executing offline and online marketing strategies and are driven to build the next unicorn, let’s talk!
This opportunity is an equity-only position requiring a financial investment, with equity shares proportional to your investment and time commitment. Deferred salary until we secure investor funding, make it ideal for someone wanting to invest in an early-stage startup, with massive upside potential, focused on long-term growth and success.
About ProcureHub:
Headquartered virtually, in the Greater Toronto Area in Ajax, Ontario, Canada, we started as a boutique Procurement Consulting business over a decade ago and have transformed into a tech company with the launch of ProcureHub, a B2B Professional Services Marketplace and SMB Community.
ProcureHub is a one-stop-shop for entrepreneurs and SMB leaders enabling them to say goodbye to wasted hours scouring the internet for the right suppliers. The ProcureHub Marketplace saves businesses valuable time and money, helping them focus on growth while streamlining and simplifying procurement complexities seamlessly and securely.
We empower users to efficiently find, compare, and connect with pre-qualified and thoroughly vetted professional services suppliers including Accounting, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, IT, Cybersecurity and more. By offering enhanced search functions, secure online transactions, and a streamlined RFP process, we are transforming the way businesses so business.
According to the B2B Marketplace 500 Report, by Digital Commerce360, “B2B marketplaces continue to be the fastest-growing digital sales channel, projected to surpass $350 billion this year.”
Our vision is to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem that provides entrepreneurs and SMB leaders with access to essential back-office services, including Finance, IT Support, HR, Recruiting, Marketing, Legal, Software, business banking, telecom services, insurance, startup consulting and funding, executive coaching, and eventually equipment and supplies. We are building a community focused on establishing trusted relationships, supporting and nurturing growth while educating and empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced sales and marketing Co-Founder to lead exponential marketplace growth. As Co-Founder, you will be responsible for spearheading the growth of our marketplace from 120 Users in Ontario to a global unicorn.
In this role you will bring the following expertise:
· Sales and Marketing: Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to drive exponential growth; user acquisition, GMV, revenue, and market expansion across Canada, US and globally.
· Fundraising: co-lead fundraising initiatives by identifying and engaging potential investors, pitching to angel investors and venture capitalists, and securing the necessary funding to fuel our growth ambitions.
· Team Leadership: Assemble and mentor a top-tier team across marketing, sales, and related functions, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
· Market Insights: Continuously monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs. Utilize these insights to refine our product offerings and enhance our market positioning.
· Partnerships and Alliances: Identify and forge strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance our platform's value proposition and extend our market reach.
Bring your expertise to a team where innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit are a part of our team culture!
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Have:
· 5+ years of experience and proven results in executing and leading growth, sales and marketing programs for a tech startup, in a B2B or B2C marketplace or SaaS company.
· Extensive experience in managing campaign operations across diverse online and offline channels and products, preferably within a marketplace or e-commerce settings, with a strong understanding of B2B services.
· Deep expertise in marketing analytics across social media, (LinkedIn, YouTube, Meta) email marketing, Community marketing, Affiliate marketing, Content marketing, SEO, SEM.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead, influence and facilitate sales and marketing, and to inspire and communicate effectively with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders and customers.
· Strong analytical capabilities with practical experience in market research analysis, problem-solving, innovative thinking, go-to-market strategy development, and managing conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Previous experience in identifying and engaging potential investors, pitching to angel investors and venture capitalists, and securing the necessary funding to fuel growth.
· Self-motivated and independent, capable of making autonomous decisions and driving positive outcomes with minimal supervision.
Nice To Have:
· Prior experience in procurement or ProcureTech with an understanding of procurement processes within a tech-driven environment.
· Canadian tech and startup ecosystem experience preferred but not required.
Location:
The ProcureHub team is virtually headquartered in Ajax, Ontario, Canada supported by a virtual global team. While this role is virtual and we are open to candidates from various time zones, the preferred Candidate will be located in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada or the US in the EST zone.
Why Join Us?
As a Co-Founder at ProcureHub, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's future, driving exponential growth, and evolving the vision and strategy. You have the opportunity to be part of the Founding Team with responsibility to lead sales and marketing efforts, raise capital, and build a global unicorn with the potential of a $32B SOM. This opportunity is an equity-only position requiring a financial investment, with equity shares proportional to your investment and time commitment. Deferred salary until we secure investor funding, make it ideal for someone wanting to invest in an early-stage startup, with massive upside potential, focused on long-term growth and success.
