How you'll help us achieve it

We’re looking for a Head of Marketing who is both strategic and execution-oriented, capable of building and leading a high-performing marketing function while driving sustainable growth as we scale in Mali.

In this role, you'll; 

• Own the local marketing strategy, aligned with business growth targets, market expansion priorities, and brand ambition.
• Serve as the strategic marketing partner to the General Manager and functional leads (Operations, Sales, Support, Product…).
• Lead marketing planning, including budget, resource allocation, and ROI accountability.
• Work closely with the group marketing team to align growth, product and brand strategies for your market with global direction.
• Lead and supervise full-funnel campaigns for Mali across ATL, BTL, and Social Media.
• Create clear and actionable processes and documentation that can guide cross-functional teams in successful project delivery, from ideation to deployment.
• Lead market intelligence efforts (consumer insights, market analysis, brand health, channel performance).

Key details

• Location: Ouagadou with travel upcountry (about once per month). 
• Work authorization in Mali is required. 
• This is a permanent position.
• Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula. 
• We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents. 
• We support working parents - we offer generous parental leave policies (26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers) and subsidized childcare when you return to work.
• We help you live your fullest life now! We subsidize gym memberships and fitness classes.
• Airtime reimbursement.
• Free food and a beautiful office space.

Requirements

• Degree in relevant fields (marketing, communication, sales, business development, management…). 
• At least 12 years of marketing experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles with team management and budget ownership.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-channel marketing strategies with measurable commercial impact.
• Experience managing significant marketing budgets and demonstrating strong ROI discipline.
• Fluent in French, English.

You might be a good fit if you

• Have owned and delivered against aggressive business growth targets (users, revenue, market share, brand health).
• Make decisions based on business metrics and financial impact, not only marketing indicators.
• Have strong negotiation skills and can secure high-impact partnerships. 
• Can operate at both strategic and tactical levels without losing clarity.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels and align diverse teams behind a shared vision.
• Demonstrate strong strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate market shifts and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Are intellectually curious, creative in the way you go about tackling problems, and embrace failure as a means to spark innovation and growth.
• Demonstrate tenacity and a willingness to go the distance to get something done.

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Overview 

The Sales Associate is a friendly, customer-focused team member who embodies the Aviator Nation lifestyle and delivers exceptional service. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, they use creative problem-solving and a growth mindset to ensure a positive customer experience. Responsibilities include welcoming and assisting customers, offering tailored product solutions, and handling customer concerns with empathy and professionalism. They stay up-to-date on products, services, and policies while maintaining a well-presented sales floor, displays, and signage.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
• Maintain strong knowledge of products (e.g., SKUs, fit, features).
• Operate the POS system to manage sales, returns, exchanges, and balance cash drawers.
• Support and achieve sales goals through upselling, cross-selling, and promoting in-store offers.
• Guide customers to merchandise and help increase in-store sales.
• Keep the sales floor organized, clean, and well-stocked.
• Handle inventory tasks, including restocking, shipments, and inventory counts.
• Contribute to omni-channel sales and fulfillment processes.
• Assist with store social media efforts, including taking photos.
  
  

Skills & Requirements

• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have a positive attitude, high energy, and a customer-focused mindset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the dress code.
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Confidence in using office and retail equipment (computers, phones, printers, etc.).
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, climb, walk, and stand for long durations of time
• Ability to move and lift equipment and supplies of up to 30 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color peripheral, and depth perception
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate 

This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other duties as  requested. 

Salary Range – California

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Aviator Nation includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled. 

A reasonable estimate of pay range is $17-21/hr.

Eligible employees may also participate in an employee benefits program as well as an incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

AMAZING BENEFITS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Parking!
• Employee Discounts on Food and Beverage at Dreamland
• Employee Discount tickets to Concerts and Comedy Shows at Dreamland
• Employee Discount on Merchandise
• Festival Opportunities
• Free fitness classes at Aviator Nation RIDE in Santa Monica

EEO Statement 

Aviator Nation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment  and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,  national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,  promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.