Vice President of Marketing, Certn
CA$180-220k
Offers Bonus
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
Be an early applicant
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$180-220k
Offers Bonus
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help companies of all sizes build trust in people.
Role
Who you are
- If you’re a data-driven growth hacker, a creative brand builder, and a team-inspiring leader all rolled into one, it’s time to make your mark with Certn
- Experience That Matters: Demonstrable impact leading teams in high-growth environments at a senior level, ideally in tech or SaaS. Bonus points if you’ve scaled brands after Series B
- Digital Guru: Proven success with performance marketing, digital campaigns, and scaling global customer acquisition
- Brand Wizardry: You know how to relaunch or reposition a brand and make it unforgettable
- Data-Driven: Numbers are your jam, and you use them to guide every move
- Global Vibes: You’ve run international campaigns and know how to tailor strategies for diverse markets
- Tool Belt: Familiarity with marketing automation tools like HubSpot or Google Analytics is a big plus
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a VP of Marketing who can bring the swagger, vision, and execution chops to elevate Certn to the top of the charts
- You’ll work directly with our CEO and Senior Exec to own the strategy, execution, and results for everything marketing, from customer acquisition to global brand domination
- Design a Growth Machine: Architect and lead a killer marketing strategy that drives revenue and keeps Certn growing
- Be a Customer Magnet: Own digital channels like PPC, SEM, and paid social
- Deliver acquisition results that make competitors jealous
- Measure Everything: Track KPIs like a hawk, optimize campaigns on the fly, and show off some seriously impressive ROI
- Build the Brand: Elevate Certn as the leader in the background screening space through smart campaigns, powerful content, and a bold presence across all channels
- Own the Narrative: Partner with Product and Sales to develop messaging that gets people hooked and drives product adoption
- Collaborate Like a Boss: Align marketing, sales, product, and customer success teams to create a seamless, high-impact customer journey
- Inspire Greatness: Lead and grow a team of talented marketers, fostering a creative, collaborative, and results-driven culture
Application process
- Deadline to Apply: February 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM GMT
Our take
Certn’s platform allows people to gain fast access to background checks, from criminal records through to motor vehicle records and even credit checks. Its software allows recruiters to save time and money in the hiring process, as the standard 3-4 days for completing background checks is reduced to hours.
Currently, the solution is used by over 2,800 enterprises, including leading employers, staffing firms and property management companies. However, it is not the only player using AI to conduct background checks; Checkr, GoodHire, and HireRight are some of the leading companies that are solving this years-old problem in different parts of the world, and Certn will have to work hard to stand out in this crowded space.
The company looks poised for a period of rapid international expansion over the next few years thanks to considerable funding amounting to $115 million and the acquisition of UK-based background check provider Credence and Australian Intercheck, as well as the astute 2021 hiring of CTO Susan Davis (ex-VP of Engineering at Dessa and Xtiva Financial Systems).
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2023
$30m
SERIES B
May 2022
$50m
SERIES B
Total funding: $111.6m
Company benefits
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- 12 wellness days
- Extensive health benefits
- Family support program (including support for new parents and caregivers)
- Remote-first and support for flexible remote arrangements
- Green transportation allowance
- Fitness & wellness allowance
- Work from home allowance
- Professional development Budget
- And a few more goodies!
Company values
- No a**holes – We are a high-performing team that collaborates through empathy and respect. Individualistic behaviours have no place in our environment.
- Accountable – Certonians are risk-takers, love experimenting, and are accountable. We do what we say, and are committed to building trust with each other and our customers.
- Inclusive – We celebrate and actively seek diversity of thought to help us build great products. We thrive in an inclusive, safe environment that allows us to be our best and full selves.
- Synergistic – The entire system needs to work, not just a part of it. We move together as Certonians on a system of context, strong relationships, and good decision-making.
Company HQ
Harris Green, Victoria, BC
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Leadership
Evan Dalton
(Co-CEO)Former VP of Business Development at home rental fintech company RentMoola. Former Office Leasing Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield.
Owen Madrick
(Co-CEO & CFO)Chartered Accountant & former VP of Finance at RentMoola. Former Grant Thornton LLP Manager, and Director of Finance at DFH Real Estate.
Andrew McLeod
(Co-CEO)Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. Co-founder of sports equipment company Emei Products (acquired 2021). Former CSO at RentMoola.
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