Marketing Manager

<p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>About Piston</strong></h2> <p class="p3">Piston is a <span class="s2"><strong>fast-growing, venture-backed fintech startup</strong></span> reinventing how fleets pay for fuel. Our flagship product, <span class="s2"><strong>PistonPay</strong></span>, is a <span class="s2"><strong>cardless, QR-based fuel payment network</strong></span> that gives fleet owners real-time visibility, prevents fraud before it happens, and makes fuel payments seamless and hassle-free.</p> <p class="p3">We’re proud to be backed by <span class="s2"><strong>Pear VC</strong></span> and <span class="s2"><strong>Spark Capital</strong></span>, and we’re scaling quickly with fleets across the U.S. If you want to join a company that’s moving fast, breaking old systems, and building the future of payments for trucking—you’ll fit right in.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>The Role</strong></h2> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3">We’re looking for a <span class="s2"><strong>hands-on Marketing Manager</strong></span> to <span class="s2"><strong>build and run Piston’s marketing engine from the ground up</strong></span>. This is an in-office role in Cupertino, CA. You won’t be just managing agencies—you’ll be executing directly, experimenting boldly, and owning results.</p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p class="p1">Own and grow Piston’s <span class="s1"><strong>social media presence</strong></span> with bold, engaging, and relevant content.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Design and execute <span class="s1"><strong>email campaigns</strong></span> in HubSpot (and beyond) that drive engagement and growth.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Partner with the sales team to create and run <span class="s1"><strong>lead-gen and conversion campaigns</strong></span>.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Build and protect the <span class="s1"><strong>Piston brand</strong></span>—ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and design across all channels.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Track, analyze, and optimize <span class="s1"><strong>marketing KPIs</strong></span> to measure and improve performance.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Operate with urgency, creativity, and accountability—<span class="s1"><strong>a builder, not a delegator</strong></span>.</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <hr> <h2><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p class="p1">3+ years of marketing experience (startup, B2B SaaS, or fintech strongly preferred).</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Proficiency with <span class="s1"><strong>email marketing tools</strong></span> (HubSpot is a plus).</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Strong sense of <span class="s1"><strong>brand and design</strong></span>—comfortable creating or guiding assets.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Excellent writing and storytelling skills.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">High-energy, self-driven, and eager to work hard to <span class="s1"><strong>build something big</strong></span>.</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Bonus: Experience with paid ads, analytics tools, or growth hacks.</p> </li> </ul> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>Why Join Piston?<br><br></strong></h2> <p class="p3">🚀 Build the marketing function <span class="s2"><strong>from day one</strong></span>.</p> <p class="p3">👥 Work directly with the <span class="s2"><strong>founding team</strong></span>.</p> <p class="p4"><span class="s3">📝 Shape the </span><strong>voice of a disruptive fintech startup</strong><span class="s3">.</span></p> <p class="p3">💰 Competitive salary + meaningful equity.</p> <p class="p3">⚡ Be part of a culture that values <span class="s2"><strong>speed, ownership, and execution</strong></span>.</p>