Marketing Specialist

2 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Enlighten Talent Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Remote-first (Auckland preferred; optional hybrid in Auk or Wel).
  • Award-winning SaaS start-up founded by the creators of Xero.
  • Grow fast: Own projects, learn new skills & shape marketing strategy. ESOP.

About Upstock

Upstock is a multiple award-winning SaaS start-up founded by the creators of Xero. Our digital ordering platform is transforming how thousands of wholesale food & beverage businesses operate across NZ and Australia. We automate their manual ordering, eliminate inefficiency, and strengthen trading relationships. As we scale, we need a Marketing Specialist to help tell that story.

About the role

Working directly with the Head of Marketing, your role will be hands-on, focused on executing marketing initiatives. You will plan and create content that resonates with our customers, manage ongoing marketing activities, and execute campaigns that drive awareness, generate leads, and nurture customer relationships. This is a hands-on position where you will see the direct impact of your work.

We're a growing business looking for someone eager to learn, take on new challenges and responsibilities, and grow their marketing skills with us.

You will:

  • Champion our customers: Build relationships, understand their challenges, and showcase their success through content.
  • Execute content strategy: Plan and create blogs, customer stories, emails, and website copy that supports the buyer journey.
  • Drive social media & campaigns: Execute engaging social content and collaborate on strategy.
  • Own webinars: Plan, promote, and deliver webinars while supporting other campaigns with content.
  • Analyse & optimize: Track performance, interpret insights, and inform next steps.
  • Adapt & innovate: Take on new marketing initiatives as priorities evolve.
  • Collaborate externally: Work with video and design contractors as needed.

You will bring:

  • 3+ years in marketing, ideally SaaS, agency, or food & beverage.
  • Exceptional writing ability that makes complex topics engaging.
  • Proven experience creating social media content that delivers results.
  • Hands-on experience with HubSpot or similar CRMs.
  • Editing skills and familiarity with Figma or Canva.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset that drives work forward.

You'll thrive if you:

  • Have startup experience and are comfortable with fast-paced, evolving priorities.
  • Can test new approaches, learn from results, and iterate quickly.
  • Want input on strategy while being energised by hands-on execution.
  • Have a strong desire to grow and evolve as the business grows.

Why join Upstock?

Make a real impact - At this size, your work directly influences whether customers choose Upstock. You'll see the connection between what you create and how the business grows.

Grow - We're not looking for someone to stay in a rigid box. As you demonstrate capability, there's room to take on more responsibility and shape how marketing evolves.

Join a great team - You'll work with a smart, down-to-earth team where hard work meets fun, with flexibility and work-life balance. We're a modern, remote-first, outcomes-focused business offering competitive pay, ESOP, and the chance to grow with a leading, award-winning SaaS company.

Top 100 Best Startups to work for.

NZ Herald pick for top startup of 2022

WINNER: Xero Award for Emerging App of the Year

Apply Apply now with your CV and a cover letter sharing why this is the role for you.  Please share your current LOCATION in your cover letter.

Please note you must have valid New Zealand work rights and be New Zealand-based to apply.



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