Strategy Lead
About The Position
The Growth & Strategy Lead role at Innovamat sits at the intersection of strategy, commercial growth, and execution. This role involves working closely with the General Manager on strategic priorities, while also being market-facing. Responsibilities include building relationships with district leaders, owning territory strategy, shaping the go-to-market motion, and identifying opportunities for market expansion. The position offers the chance to shape growth in the US, stay connected to schools and educators, and see the impact of one's work firsthand. It's an opportunity to build from the ground up, develop a network in the education ecosystem, shape the market approach, and eventually help build and lead a team as the region grows.
Requirements
- Experience in a high-performing, fast-paced environment such as consulting, investment banking, tech, startups, education, or another entrepreneurial setting.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders, building partnerships, or developing new markets is a plus.
- A track record of taking ownership and making things happen.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Strategic and structured thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and execute.
- Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and build from scratch.
- Curious, thoughtful, and able to understand complex organizations and decision-making processes.
- High ownership: You take responsibility and follow through.
- Entrepreneurial: You’ve helped launch or scale something from 0→1 or enjoy building something where the path isn’t always clear.
- Relationship-driven: You genuinely enjoy getting to know people and building trust over time.
- Curious: You want to deeply understand education, mathematics, and the communities we serve.
- Collaborative: You build strong relationships internally and externally.
- Mission-driven: You care about improving education and want your work to have a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop meaningful relationships with district leaders, educators, and key stakeholders across Northern California.
- Understand district priorities and challenges and identify opportunities for Innovamat to create value.
- Represent Innovamat at conferences, events, and within the broader education ecosystem.
- Develop and execute a thoughtful approach to building Innovamat’s presence across the Southern California region.
- Identify priority districts and communities where we can have the greatest impact.
- Lead partnerships from initial conversations through pilots, implementation, and long-term collaboration.
- Work closely with the General Manager on strategic projects and market initiatives.
- Bring insights from the market and our partners to help shape how Innovamat grows.
- Identify opportunities to improve our approach, messaging, and go-to-market model.
- Help establish the foundations for Innovamat’s growth in Southern California.
- As the region develops, contribute to hiring, developing, and eventually leading a local team.
- Help build the playbook for expanding our partnership model into new markets.
Benefits
- $100K–$120K base salary, with variable compensation bringing OTE to $180K and uncapped earning potential.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 5% 401(k) match to support your long-term financial wellbeing.
- 22 days of PTO, 5 additional company-wide days off, wedding leave, and a strong parental leave program.
- An annual learning stipend to support your personal and professional growth.
- An exceptional, mission-driven international team, with regular meetups, team-building, and an annual company offsite.
- The opportunity to work on a mission-driven product that directly impacts students and teachers every day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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