Vice President of Retail Marketing

Rare Carat, founded in 2016, is one of the largest online diamond jewelry retailers in the United States. Celebrated as the “Secret to Buying a Diamond” by The New York Times, the company generates over $100 million in annual sales by leveraging a combination of AI-driven tools and expert human advice. Based on an innovative "managed marketplace" model, Rare Carat offers a vast selection while ensuring exceptional quality. The company is led by a team of Wharton and Harvard Business School alumni and supported by prominent industry advisors from top organizations. Rare Carat has been recognized by leading publications such as TechCrunch, NPR, USA Today, and CNBC.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in New York, NY, with opportunities for some remote work. As Vice President of Retail Marketing, you will oversee the development and execution of retail marketing strategies, including market planning, initiatives for customer acquisition, and brand expansion. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product, sales, and design teams, lead high-impact marketing projects, and use data-driven insights to evaluate campaign performance and optimize results. This leadership role involves managing a team, fostering collaborations, and guiding the company’s growth within the competitive retail industry.

• Strong expertise in Retail Marketing and general Marketing strategies, with a proven track record of driving engagement and growth in a retail environment.
• Experience in Market Planning and developing data-informed strategies to reach defined business goals.
• Proficiency in Project Management, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure timely and successful project execution.
• Solid understanding of Retail operations, trends, and consumer behavior, particularly in e-commerce or luxury goods.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills to manage a team, nurture partnerships, and influence decision-making.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred, with a focus on Marketing, Business, or related fields.
• Experience in a senior marketing role, ideally within the retail or technology sectors, is highly desirable.