Chief Marketing Officer, CMO (Remote, US-Based)

Cocoa Beach, FL (Remote)

$100K/yr – $145K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a unified brand strategy and full-funnel growth across Stay’d brands to boost direct bookings.

  • Own the unified brand strategy across multiple markets and ensure consistent messaging and visual identity.
  • Must-have: 7–10+ years of marketing with senior leadership and direct-booking growth in hospitality or related industries.
  • Standout: Lead a high-autonomy marketing org across Paid Media, Content/SEO, Email/CRM with clear ownership and impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a unified brand strategy across multiple brands and markets
  • Ensure consistent positioning, messaging, and visual identity while preserving local brand strengths
  • Elevate Stay'd into a recognizable and trusted umbrella brand
  • Build and execute a full-funnel marketing strategy focused on direct booking growth and owner acquisition
  • Develop scalable systems that drive predictable lead flow across all brands within Stay'd
  • Establish CAC, LTV, and ROI benchmarks across channels and continuously optimize
  • Oversee and optimize Google PPC, Meta ads, and retargeting strategies
  • Scale campaigns profitably with a strong focus on conversion
  • Lead internal and/or external media buying resources
  • Build high-converting landing pages, funnels, and lead capture systems
  • Optimize the full customer journey—from click to booking / signed owner
  • Implement A/B testing frameworks to improve conversion rates
  • Lead initiatives to reduce OTA reliance and increase direct booking share
  • Improve website UX, booking flow, and conversion strategy
  • Implement CRM, email, and remarketing strategies to maximize repeat bookings
  • Build and scale systems for owner lead generation
  • Execute targeted campaigns across digital, outbound, and offline channels
  • Develop messaging that converts homeowners at a high rate
  • Build and optimize email marketing, automations, and nurture sequences
  • Implement segmentation strategies for both guests and homeowners
  • Increase lifetime value through retention and re-engagement
  • Develop long-term SEO strategy
  • Build content, backlink, and local SEO systems to drive organic traffic
  • Position Stay'd and its brands as category leaders
  • Oversee direct mail campaigns and local marketing initiatives
  • Integrate offline channels into broader funnel strategy
  • Track attribution and performance across campaigns
  • Build and lead a high-performing marketing organization across Paid Media, Content/SEO, Email/CRM, Creative
  • Hire, mentor, and develop top talent
  • Establish KPIs, reporting structures, and accountability
  • Create a culture of ownership, speed, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of marketing experience, with senior leadership experience
  • Proven track record of: Scaling paid media (PPC + Meta) profitably
  • Building and optimizing funnels and conversion systems
  • Driving direct bookings in hospitality, travel, or similar industries
  • Generating qualified inbound leads (real estate / homeowner acquisition is a plus)
  • Strong experience building and leading teams
  • A true self-starter who takes ownership and drives initiatives forward without hand-holding
  • Embodies core values: Solutions Oriented, Move Fast, No Ego
  • Strategic thinker who can also execute when needed
  • Deep understanding of performance marketing, attribution, and growth metrics
  • Experience in vacation rentals, hospitality, real estate, or marketplaces is a strong plus

Preferred

  • Experience in vacation rentals, hospitality, real estate, or marketplaces is a strong plus
  • Real estate / homeowner acquisition experience is a plus
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Beachside VR

Beachside Vacation Rentals is a locally owned and operated vacation rental management company headquartered in downtown Cocoa Beach, Florida.For our guests, our condominium and house rentals have everything you need for an unforgettable vacation to Florida’s Space Coast. Whether you’re in town for a rocket launch and to catch a glimpse of the astronauts at the Kennedy Space Center or to relax in a beachfront property a short walk from the pier, our upscale rentals have all the amenities needed for a comfortable getaway. Combine that with our local knowledge of the area and you’re sure to get a one-of-a-kind holiday to the world famous Cocoa Beach.We offer our investors end-to-end service: marketing your properties, managing the rentals, and coordinating year-round preventative and responsive maintenance. All of this while facilitating extraordinary customer experiences and generating a higher income for you.

Founded in 2021
Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA
11 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$33
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20.2%
Direct
59.5%
Referral
5.6%
Social
13.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (9% of company)