About Uplane (YC F25)
Companies waste billions on bad ads, mismatched landing pages, and poor budget allocation. Uplane fixes this by building a self-improving AI system, the backbone of the marketing agency of the future. Our technology supports marketing managers with ad creation, landing page design, budget allocation across different channels, and more. We are building the AI engine that will manage and spend the world's marketing budget and need people who will use this engine to deliver value for our customers.
About The Role
We’re seeking a highly motivated, German-speaking AI Marketing Strategist with people management and marketing skills to join our team full-time, remote (and soon on-site) in Germany. In this role, you will take ownership of customer relations, advise our customers on their digital marketing and execute marketing projects for them using our technology, together with the team.
Why Join
A hell of a ride as one of the first employees at a YC-backed startup
Solve a massive problem in a massive market
Take ownership and grow quickly
Culture: fast-moving, ambitious, fun, humble
Responsibilities
Client Relations: You own the relationship with our customers. You listen well and are eager to solve whatever marketing problems they may face.
Marketing Management: You use our AI tools to develop and review marketing content. You help our clients determine the best marketing strategies for their brand.
Project Management: You coordinate team members to ensure marketing projects are executed to a high standard and in a timely manner.
Tech Implementation: You understand our technology and know how to use it to maximize marketing value (return on ad spend) for our customers.
Requirements
Passion for marketing, you love creative work
Strong social skills, you love working with people
Previous touchpoints with marketing (e.g., work experience, academic studies)
Experience in project management and people management
Fast learner, hard-working, and stress-resistant; willing to solve whatever problem you or the customers may face
German-speaking
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Nice to Have
Relevant work experience in marketing, consulting, startups, or account management
Exceptional achievements during and beyond academic studies
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