Director of Performance Marketing

Inspira Education • New York, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US, with a mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching. As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches, they are disrupting application processes with innovative products and services. Backed by prominent investors, Inspira Education is expanding its team to further its mission.

The Director of Performance Marketing will architect and lead cutting-edge performance marketing strategies to drive client acquisition and revenue. This high-impact role involves discovering and engaging with ed-tech services, constantly testing new platforms, and staying ahead of digital trends. The position focuses on building a data-driven growth engine for client acquisition, activation, and engagement through high-performance paid media, experimentation, and conversion rate optimization. Working closely with founders and managing a significant budget, the Director will develop go-to-market strategies, influence company-wide decisions, and contribute to improving education accessibility. The role requires analytical rigor, operational excellence, and strategic leadership in paid media execution and website management to build a world-class performance marketing operation.

Requirements

• Proven experience (typically 6+ years) in performance marketing roles, with a strong track record of driving measurable results
• Mastery of paid search and paid social, and a deep understanding of other digital marketing channels and their respective best practices
• Hands-on experience with key advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions based on CAC and ROAS goals
• Familiar with Marketing Automation and Attribution tools
• Knowledge of advanced data analysis tools/languages such as SQL and Python
• Strong comfort level working with data and proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) with the ability to extract, interpret, and leverage data for decision-making
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems

Nice To Haves

• A passion for cultivating authentic connections
• Individuals who embody a winning attitude
• A mindset fueled by curiosity
• Determination to hustle and overcome challenges
• An infectious enthusiasm and adaptability
• Boundless energy and relentless tenacity

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the direct-to-consumer growth strategy across various channels: Google Ads, Meta, TikTok Ads, etc. – with the ability to be hands-on when needed
• Relentlessly test to identify new growth channels
• Drive performance and continuously optimize campaigns, audiences, and creative strategy to maximize ROAS across the performance marketing ecosystem.
• Lead A/B testing, cohort analysis, and customer segmentation strategies to improve campaign performance.
• Leverage SQL and Python for deep analytics, predictive modeling, and customer insights
• Develop forecasting models and own performance reporting across all marketing funnels
• Collaborate with a data team to develop and implement attribution models to evaluate the effectiveness of different channels
• Collaborate with other marketing channel leads to ensure that consumer behavior trends are leveraged in other marketing channels
• Develop a data-driven plan, setting and reporting on full-funnel KPIs to support business goals and priorities
• Analyze key metrics to understand the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, make data-driven decisions to optimize performance and budget allocation, and report on performance to stakeholders
• Establish yourself as a thought leader in marketing analytics and attribution, driving data-driven decision-making across the organization
• Lead our CRO initiatives and optimize client touchpoints to increase ROI
• Develop strong relationships with product, customer experience, tech, and sales leaders
• Champion a work environment where your team feels comfortable taking calculated risks, continuously experimenting, iterating, and executing with urgency
• Be an important voice for the Marketing team and partner to the founders, understanding how to hit revenue goals while staying true to the brand and putting the customer first
• Make strong, principled decisions and influence a broad cross-functional group to execute
• Benchmark against competitors and industry best practices to maintain a leadership position in digital performance marketing
• Manage junior team members, ensuring technology and campaign execution meet business goals

Benefits

• 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
• Flexible Paid-time Off
• Learning and Development Budget
• Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching
• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed