Chief Marketing Officer

Austin, TX (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive market-shaping branding and growth marketing for an AI-native consulting firm.

  • Must-have: Distinctive-brand creation and category-defining campaigns
  • Standout: Executive-level storytelling and strategic influence with CEOs and boards

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the Narrative and Shape Market Perception
  • Build a differentiated and emotionally resonant brand narrative that establishes the company as a category-defining leader.
  • Define and evolve the company's positioning within the AI ecosystem.
  • Translate complex AI capabilities, technical innovation, and client impact into compelling stories that resonate with enterprise decision-makers.
  • Lead the creation of market-facing messaging that is clear, provocative, memorable, and commercially effective.
  • Drive Category Creation and Thought Leadership
  • Shape industry conversations around the future of AI, enterprise transformation, and emerging technology adoption.
  • Build a visible and influential market presence through executive thought leadership, media engagement, analyst relations, speaking opportunities, and strategic content.
  • Identify where the AI market is heading and position the company ahead of those shifts.
  • Develop "big ideas" and signature narratives that elevate awareness, credibility, and relevance at scale.

Requirements

  • Proven experience and a portfolio that shows you've built distinctive brands, shaped narratives, and created marketing that cuts through crowded markets.
  • Exceptional storytelling instincts with the ability to turn technical or complex concepts into clear, compelling, and differentiated market narratives.
  • Experience developing category-defining positioning, thought leadership platforms, and "big idea" campaigns.
  • Strong creative judgment across messaging, content, campaigns, brand strategy, and executive communications.
  • Demonstrated success positioning organizations as industry leaders through strategic storytelling and market influence.
  • Deep understanding of the AI, technology, or innovation ecosystem and the ability to anticipate where the market is heading.
  • Experience engaging with analysts, media, strategic partners, and executive audiences.
  • Comfort operating as a highly visible external representative of the business.
  • Deep understanding of consulting and professional services economics, including how to translate intellectual capital, technical expertise, and thought leadership into commercial growth and market differentiation.
  • Experience leading marketing within high-growth, founder-led professional services, consulting, technology, or AI organizations where brand reputation, expertise, and relationships are core drivers of growth.
  • Proven ability to operate as both a strategic executive and hands-on builder — shaping long-term market positioning while driving execution in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.
  • Strong executive presence with experience partnering closely with CEOs, Boards, and senior leadership teams to influence company strategy, market perception, and business growth.
  • Demonstrated success in, category positioning, and reputation-based marketing strategies that elevate credibility, creating demand, and establishing market leadership.
  • Revenue and Growth Marketing Expertise
  • Strong track record of driving measurable business growth through integrated marketing strategies.
  • Experience leading demand generation, digital marketing, go-to-market strategy, and enterprise pipeline development.
  • Ability to balance long-term brand building with near-term revenue impact and operational accountability.
  • Experience managing significant marketing budgets, teams, and campaigns.
  • Deeply curious and excited about the rapidly evolving AI-driven marketing tech stack and automation opportunities.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity participation
  • Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance (100 percent covered for employees)
  • Generous parental leave
  • Flexible PTO Policy, actively encouraged
  • Remote work environment
  • The opportunity to help shape the future of an AI-native consulting firm
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KUNGFU.AI

KUNGFU.AI is a management consulting and engineering firm focused exclusively on artificial intelligence.We empower CEOs and senior executives to leverage the full potential of AI so they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving world. Our expert team delivers AI strategy and bespoke production-grade solutions that allow clients to rapidly realize value. We stand apart because we implement our AI strategies into production quickly, safely, and responsibly.

Founded in 2017
Austin, Texas, USA
61 employees (4 in marketing)