Application deadline: Sunday, May 4

Thrifty Traveler is looking to hire a savvy and experienced Marketing Director to help us reach and assist even more travelers.

In this role, you’ll bring strategic vision and hands-on skills to oversee and grow performance marketing, email, influencer & affiliate programs, and creative promotions. You'll be responsible for bringing Thrifty Traveler (and our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alert service) to new audiences.

To begin the application process, fill out this form!

Responsibilities & Duties

• Partner with our Affiliate and Influencer Marketing Manager to grow influencer and affiliate marketing.
• Oversee email marketing campaigns: execution, testing, and optimization to improve open, click, and conversion rates.
• Collaborate on and execute advertising campaigns: Meta & Google Ads, Podcast, and traditional advertising
• Manage contractors and external partners to deliver on various marketing strategies.
• Track and interpret marketing data, reporting insights and results to the leadership team.
• Own and scale our referral program to increase growth through word-of-mouth.
• Creating and executing on various marketing initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area (we have a hybrid work environment)
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in a marketing role, with experience managing a team.
• A genuine passion for travel — you get excited about helping others explore the world.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.
• Thrives in a small, agile team where collaboration and ownership are key.
• Organized, with keen attention to detail and a get-it-done attitude.
• A creative thinker who brings fresh, innovative ideas to the table.
• Subscription marketing experience is a plus.
• Digital marketing experience, including web analytics, Meta Ads, and Google Ads.
• Self-starter who can hit deadlines, lead with initiative, and hold others accountable.
• Strong understanding of current marketing trends and practices.

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000–$110,000 (negotiable based upon experience)
  
• Hybrid work environment with access to an on-site gym
  
• 401k matching up to 5%
  
• Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• 20 days of vacation to start
  
• Paid parental leave