Lead Mom+Pop in your market.
Mom+Pop MRKTNG is expanding to new markets. We’re seeking senior, well-rounded marketing leaders to join as Managing Partners, working alongside our current Market Managing Partners to help lead, grow and steward the business locally.
Not a junior role. Not a sales-only role. Not a traditional agency job.
This is not a junior role, not a sales-only role, and not a traditional agency job. It’s for veteran marketing professionals who want to apply big-brand experience to small businesses, nonprofits and local change-makers — with care, clarity and purpose.
Today: Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Austin, Atlanta, Charlotte/Carolinas, Boston/New England, Miami, Washington D.C.. Next: yours.
Who this role is for
- Have 15+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, brand or client leadership roles
- Came up through agencies or in-house teams where you had to be scrappy, resourceful and cross-functional
- Have “been there and done that” across strategy, client service, creative development, planning & execution, project management, and media planning & strategy
- Are deeply human, collaborative and service-oriented
- Care as much about how work gets done as what gets delivered
- Want to build something meaningful in your local market — not chase titles or ego
Many of our strongest partners are former
What a Managing Partner does.
Local market leadership
- Act as a senior leader and trusted face of Mom+Pop in your market
- Support and collaborate with other Market Managing Partners
- Help expand Mom+Pop’s presence with small businesses, nonprofits and community organizations
- Represent the brand with integrity, clarity and warmth
Client partnership & strategy
- Lead or support client relationships from discovery through delivery
- Translate business goals into smart, achievable marketing strategies
- Help clients prioritize what matters most given their budget and capacity
- Serve as a steady, senior-level guide — not a vendor
Business growth (shared)
- Help identify and nurture new client opportunities in-market
- Participate in pitches, proposals and early conversations when needed
- Grow accounts through trust and results — not pressure or upselling
- Collaborate with other partners to share best practices across markets
Talent & team stewardship
- Help identify, vet and work with local freelance and contract talent
- Ensure teams are right-sized and thoughtfully assembled
- Maintain quality, accountability and respect across all collaborations
A veteran-led model.
Traits we look for
- Sound judgment and calm leadership
- Comfort saying no when something isn’t right for the client
- Strong communication and follow-through
- Humility paired with confidence
- A track record of long-term client relationships
- Genuine care for small businesses and nonprofits
- Alignment with Mom+Pop’s people-first values
If someone is flashy but transactional, or talented but ego-driven — they’re likely not a fit.
This role is not
- A junior marketing position
- A “figure it out as you go” role
- A pure sales or commission-only role
- A traditional agency grind environment
- A fit for someone early in their career
Five confident yeses.
Before applying, you should confidently be able to say:
- I have led real clients strategically, not just executed tasks
- I can speak fluently about strategy and execution
- I understand the realities and challenges of small business budgets
- I have served and managed clients successfully for more than 2 consecutive years
- I love working independently and can not only serve clients but source prospective clients
If the answer to all five isn’t a confident “yes”, this may not be the right opportunity for you.
Small businesses and nonprofits deserve senior-level thinking without agency bloat or ego.
Managing Partners are the stewards of that belief — locally, personally and daily. They are the key to the success of a market and the service of its clients.