Marketing Strategist / Growth Manager (1–2 Hours/Week, Long-Term Potential) - Contract to Hire

A-Players Only. Luffy Energy. Mission-Impossible Execution. Billion-Dollar Ambition. We are a performance-driven creative marketing agency with a billion-dollar vision. Our goal is to build one of the most effective, culture-defining marketing companies on the planet. We’re in the early stages — meaning things are organized chaos (think Luffy from One Piece: heart, grit, loyalty, optimism… with structure underneath). We’re building a small, elite squad — a Mission Impossible–style team — and we’re looking for a Marketing Strategist / Growth Manager who can start part-time (1–2 hours/week) and grow into a core strategic role.This is not a “come in and run your own playbook” role. This is a co-architect role. Learn our system → Prove mastery → Co-build → Innovate → Help shape the future of the agency. And we want someone we’d actually hang with — someone we’d take mountain biking, someone who brings energy and curiosity, not ego. Who We’re Looking ForWe hire A-players who are also A-humans:Strategic thinkersClear communicatorsFramework/mental model thinkersOperators who approach chaos with clarityPeople who create structure without killing creativityPeople who want to build something legendary — not just collect tasksWe understand the creative mind.We’re not here to trap you in rigid processes — we simply believe freedom is earned through alignment and excellence. Over time, you’ll be unleashed on bigger innovation projects and high-impact initiatives. ResponsibilitiesExecute & Co-ArchitectOur Growth SystemLearn and operate our existing growth model with precisionOnce proven, help evolve and strengthen the systemBring structured thinking to ambiguous problemsContent & Demand GenerationSupport inbound strategy for short-form and long-form contentCollaborate with creative, paid ads, production, and strategy teamsEnsure messaging consistency and alignmentPerformance Insights & OptimizationReview analytics and extract real insightProduce simple, clear weekly recommendationsIdentify bottlenecks and opportunities across the funnelTeam Collaboration & CultureAdd to the culture — don’t just fit into itCommunicate simply, clearly, and positivelyThrive in a fast-moving, startup, organized-chaos environmentRequirements3–5+ years in growth marketing, digital marketing, inbound, or demand genStrong understanding of funnels, SEO, email strategy, CRO, and analyticsAbility to think in mental models and frameworks (or desire to learn deeply)Comfortable analyzing data and forming insightsFamiliar with GA4, bolthires/Meta Ads, HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Kajabi, Notion/ClickUpHigh attention to detail and strong communicationTeam-first mindset — no lone wolves, no egosIf you want to be part of a small crew building a billion-dollar rocket ship — this is your environment.Availability1–2 hours per week to startLong-term growth into more responsibility and leadershipInnovation projects available as trust buildsWhat We ValueSystems thinkersPeople who bring clarity to chaosHigh-performance without burnout energyCuriosity + autonomyBuilders, not task-doersPeople who dream big and act biggerInstead of a resume, we want to see how you think. Below is your Test Challenge. This is the core of the application. Pixel Smash Test Challenge — “Show UsYour Strategy”Choose one prior project you've worked on and walk us through your strategic approach.We’re not interested in tasks — we want to understand your thinking and logic. Your breakdown should include:1. bolthires Market OverviewTell us:Who the audience wasTheir psychographics (fears, desires, motivations)Key buying triggers or friction pointsWhat insights mattered most2. Product or Service Being MarketedBriefly explain:What it wasThe core problem it solvedWhy the bolthires market caredWhat made it different3. The Quantifiable GoalWe want a specific, measurable, time-bound bolthires.Examples:Generate 300 qualified leads in 45 daysReduce CPL from $38 to under $22Increase landing page conversions from 2% → 4%Build $100k inbound pipeline in 30 days4. The Strategy You DesignedBreak down:The core strategic thesisChannels chosen + whyMessaging direction or creative angleFunnel steps or customer journeyAny mental models or frameworks usedHow you approached decision-making5. The ResultsShow:What happenedWhat workedWhat didn’tWhat you’d improve if you ran it again6.Your Personal RoleClarify:What you didWhat the team didHow you collaborated, solved problems, or led decisions7. Bonus (Optional but highly valued)Share one mental model or framework you used or wanted to use. Examples:First PrinciplesJobs to Be DoneBottleneck TheoryPareto 80/20One Big DominoInversionAwareness→Consideration→Conversion chainSubmit the FollowingYour strategy breakdown (written, video, or audio)Your hourly rate + weekly availabilityOne sentence about the type of team culture you thrive in Apply tot his job