Fast Facts

The Vice President of Marketing will spearhead marketing strategies to enhance early learning impacts and drive demand for educational products, managing a high-performing team in a remote environment.

Responsibilities: Lead marketing strategy, drive demand generation, manage brand and PR, oversee marketing analytics, and lead a collaborative marketing team.

Skills: Strategic leadership in demand generation, content marketing, B2C marketing, brand management, and analytical communication abilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, particularly in B2C and B2B environments.

Location: Remote position with local or long-distance travel required up to 25% of the time.

Compensation: $135000 - $160000 / Annually

Fast Facts

The Vice President of Marketing will lead marketing strategies to enhance impact in early learning and drive demand for educational products while managing a high-performing team in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include defining marketing strategy, driving demand generation, managing brand and PR, overseeing marketing analytics, and leading a collaborative marketing team.

Skills: Required skills include strategic leadership in demand generation, content marketing, B2C marketing, brand management, marketing operations, and strong analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, expertise in B2C and B2B environments, and experience in mission-driven educational organizations.

Location: Remote position with local or long-distance travel required up to 25% of the time.

Compensation: $135000 - $160000 / Annually

As the Vice President, Marketing, you will lead and scale our marketing function to amplify our impact in the early learning sector. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, leading, and optimizing the company’s marketing efforts across our business units:

• Shine Early Learning: Driving demand and brand awareness for our growing portfolio of early childhood education products and services offered to community-based programs and public systems partners.
• Acelero Learning: Marketing to support our direct operation of early childhood education centers, with a particular focus on student enrollment.

What You'll Do

You will lead the marketing function, focusing on high-impact areas across Acelero, Inc.'s portfolio:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and own the marketing vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Demand Generation: Collaborate closely with Sales to build and execute on demand generation strategies, including marketing automation workflows, lead nurturing, event marketing, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Content & Thought Leadership: Develop content marketing, campaigns, and thought leadership to position the company as an industry leader.
• B2C/Enrollment Marketing: Partner with Acelero Learning center leadership to build and execute on family-focused enrollment campaigns.
• Brand Management & PR: Own the brand and messaging for Acelero, Inc. and lead external communications strategy, including public relations, media engagement, and organizational storytelling.
• Marketing Operations: Oversee marketing analytics, budgeting, and performance tracking to inform strategy and optimize ROI.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as an active member of the Acelero Shine Leadership Team (ASLT) and communicate department goals and progress frequently and effectively with stakeholders including the board of directors and executive leadership.

What You Bring

We are looking for an experienced leader who is results-oriented and brings the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing leadership roles, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Industry Knowledge: A track record of success in both B2C and B2B marketing environments for fast-growing organizations and familiarity with performance marketing, SEO/SEM, email marketing, marketing automation, social media, and CRM systems such as Hubspot.
• Leadership: Proven track record of building and leading high-performance teams.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and a focus on delivering results.

Bonus Points (Preferred)

• Experience in mission-driven, education or public sector-related organizations.

When/Where/How Much 

When: Early 2026

Where: Remote Position. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 25% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. 

How Much: $135,000 - $160,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Be a part of a bold mission: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life.
• Work with a team that accelerates child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.
• We live our values: Data-Informed Learning, Transparent & Open Communication, Growth Mindset, Championing Equality, and Caring Teams & Communities.

If you are ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead strategic growth initiatives in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now.

Questions about the role? Reach out to recruiting@acelero.net and we will be happy to assist you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.