Job Description

About the Role

As Veloci Running continues building momentum across the United States, we’re looking for an Integrated Marketing Manager to amplify how our story is told and experienced within our communities. This role sits at the intersection of brand, strategy, and community, with the primary mission of building awareness, connection, and energy across every touchpoint. From grassroots activations to strategic partnerships, this person will help guide and amplify the voice behind Veloci.

This is an opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced, ambitious, and actively disrupting running shoe brand at the early stages, blending a scrappy startup mindset with the vision to help build a lasting, category-defining brand.

Your Impact

You will:

• Lead brand strategy : develop seasonal and annual marketing plans that integrate social media, wholesale, DTC, PR, and grassroots initiatives to grow market share and brand equity.
• Spearhead social media and organic content strategy: lead Veloci’s day-to-day social channel management, create and oversee a cohesive organic content plan, drive engagement across platforms, and grow our online community through storytelling, trend-driven creative, and consistent brand voice, as well as campaigns across earned media, influencer partnerships, digital channels, email, retail activations, and events.
• Own community and partnership management : build partnerships and manage relationships with run clubs, field reps, athletes, & ambassadors across the United States.
• Oversee brand consistency : ensure Veloci’s visual identity, tone of voice, and values are applied cohesively across all PR, social, digital, and in-person touchpoints.
• Manage marketing execution: lead, build, and coordinate marketing efforts to ensure all deliverables align with Veloci’s brand standards and campaign objectives and are completed on impactful timelines.

Who You Are

• A creative storyteller who can translate brand values and missions into compelling campaigns.
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, eager to take on exciting and challenging work. 
• Excited to immerse yourself in the running community and understand our audience from the inside out.
• Data-informed and results-driven, blending creativity with strategic thinking.
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects while keeping an eye on long-term brand building.

We’d Love to See

• 4–6 years of brand marketing, marketing management, or integrated marketing experience in footwear, apparel, or active lifestyle brands.
• Experience in run specialty/running industry is a plus. 
• Proven ability to lead campaigns from concept to execution, with measurable results.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, specifically comfortable working with athletes, retail partners, and media.
• Experience managing and planning budgets, timelines, and creative production.
• Proficiency with marketing tools and platforms. 
• Willingness to travel up to 25-40% of the time to support events, activations, and brand partnerships.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive base salary, plus opportunity for equity grants.
• The chance to shape the future of a breakout running brand and reach new communities with the comfort of Veloci. 

Location

This is an in-office role based in Houston, TX at Veloci’s headquarters.

Elevate Your Run

If you’re ready to create and make an impact, we want to hear from you. 

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