Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Early-Stage Startups & Solopreneurs

We are a venture studio and advisory firm that supports 8–12 early-stage startups and high-ticket solopreneurs (revenue $100k–$5M/year) in SaaS, e-commerce, and creator economy spaces.

We are seeking an experienced marketing leader to serve as a Fractional CMO — providing strategic oversight, building marketing systems, and driving measurable growth without the cost of a full-time executive.

You will work with 4–6 clients simultaneously, acting as their embedded marketing brain.

Responsibilities

Develop and own full-funnel marketing strategies (acquisition, activation, retention, revenue)

Audit existing marketing (ads, email, content, SEO, partnerships)

Build/playbook marketing systems (SOPs, dashboards, tech stack)

Manage and optimize paid acquisition (Meta, Google, LinkedIn – hands-on or via team)

Oversee content, email, and conversion rate optimization

Run monthly strategy calls and quarterly planning sessions

Hire and manage junior freelancers/media buyers when needed

Report directly on ROI, LTV:CAC, pipeline velocity

Advise on positioning, pricing, and offer strategy

Required Skills

7+ years in performance marketing (agency or in-house)

Proven track record scaling businesses past $1M–$5M ARR

Deep expertise in at least 3 channels (Meta Ads, Google Ads, Email, SEO, Content)

Fluent English + strong presentation skills (client-facing calls weekly)

Data-driven mindset (Excel/Google Sheets + analytics tools)

Nice to Have

Located in Philippines, Pakistan, India, LATAM, or Eastern Europe (4–6 hrs overlap with US time zones)

Experience as full-time CMO or Head of Marketing

Worked with SaaS, e-commerce, or creator businesses

Familiar with tools: GA4, Klaviyo/Beehiiv, Webflow, Notion, Triple Whale

Weekly Commitment

20–30 hours per week (highly flexible, results > hours)

What We Provide

All tools and ad spend managed separately

Existing junior team members for execution

Templates, playbooks, and case studies from past $10M+ exits

Direct partnership with founders and investors

What We Offer

One of the most prestigious and highest-paying fractional roles available

Paid 1-month trial at full rate

Performance bonuses tied to client revenue growth ($1k–$5k+/month possible)

Equity in select portfolio companies after 12 months

Opportunity to transition to full-time partner/CMO in top-performing companies

Working Schedule

Flexible, but consistent availability for client calls (US mornings/afternoons).

Payment Structure

Standard – $2,000/month (20 hrs/week, 4 clients, strategy only)

Senior – $2,750/month (25 hrs/week, 5–6 clients, hands-on execution)

Partner Track – $3,500/month (30 hrs/week, full ownership + team management + equity discussions)

Paid on the 1st and 15th via Wise or PayPal.

How to Apply

Please reply with “Fractional CMO” in the first line and include:

Your LinkedIn or portfolio

Monthly retainer expectation ($2,000–$3,500 range)

Hours per week you can commit

Biggest marketing win (revenue/ROI numbers preferred)

Industries you specialize in

Your time zone and availability for US calls

Earliest start date