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Overview Capezio is a global leader in dancewear and footwear, dedicated to inspiring and empowering customers through innovative, high-quality products. The Head of Digital Growth owns Capezio’s expansion and revenue generation through digital channels. This individual’s skillset combines marketing, product, data analysis, and user experience expertise to create and execute digital growth strategies. The Head of Digital Growth will work cross-functionally to optimize the entire customer lifecycle, from acquisition to retention and referral, using data driven insights and experimentation. This role is pivotal to the brand staying relevant and modern in order to appeal to today’s customer and maximize Capezio’s commercial opportunity. Key Responsibilities Owned Global Consumer Channels • Own the strategy and operations for Capezio-owned consumer channels:, • Capezio.com / eCommerce (domestic and international), • Marketplace storefronts (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, etc.), • Monetization of Instagram and TikTok, • New revenue channel incubation, including Capezio’s Direct-to-Studio (DTS) program, ensuring its successful commercialization and scalable growth., • Manage & own US channel-level P&Ls with clear accountability for topline growth, contribution margin, LTV, and reallocation of investment based on performance., • Support Capezio’s growing international consumer business by partnering with the GM of International. While the GM drives regional strategy, you will oversee shared services related to paid media, digital merchandising, and eCommerce operations to ensure alignment with global brand and performance standards., • Ensure an omnichannel view of the consumer, with coordinated promotions, pricing strategy, and customer engagement Marketing & Growth • Own all paid marketing effort, acquisition and retention, with a strong hand in the details of the performance marketing budget and execution, including hands-on fluency in Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, affiliate, display, retargeting, and SEO, • Align marketing plans with commercial goals and promotional calendars across all owned channels, • Own and continuously improve LTV, loyalty, and customer retention metrics—including full ownership of the loyalty program strategy, budget, and iteration roadmap, • Develop the marketing & promo roadmap in partnership with product and channel owners to support launches, activations, and seasonal campaigns, • Partner with VP, Brand and Marketing to ensure creativity is executed consistently and in line with brand identity Digital Infrastructure & Consumer Data • Oversee Capezio’s digital consumer infrastructure, including:, • CRM systems and customer journey architecture, • MarTech stack, segmentation, and marketing automation, • Consumer analytics, attribution, and reporting frameworks, • eCommerce platform performance, including UX conversion optimization, • Partner with the IT to ensure clean, actionable data flows across systems, • Build and lead a culture of testing, personalization, and iterative optimization—leveraging A/B testing, UX refinement, and data-driven insights to enhance the customer journey and business performance, • Lead a high-performing organization across eComm, Store Performance, Marketplace, Marketing, and Consumer Analytics, • Work closely with the product development team, who own assortment and pricing strategy, to ensure alignment with promotional strategy and digital execution across all owned channels, • Collaborate with the sales team to ensure DTC efforts complement wholesale goals, • Work closely with VP, Brand and Marketing on asset development and events to drive conversion and DTC sales, • Collaborate with the COO to ensure that fulfillment, customer service, and operational logistics meet the standards required to deliver on the consumer experience across digital and physical channels, • Establish KPIs, dashboards, and incentive structures that drive accountability across internal teams and external partners—including active agency and vendor performance management, • Effectively synthesize and communicate strategy and performance to executive leadership and the Board Who You Are • A seasoned DTC and omni-channel operator with deep experience leading digital, retail, and marketplace businesses, • A performance-driven marketer who balances creative instincts with clear commercial goals, • A systems thinker with experience owning martech, CRM, and consumer data strategies, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, with a bias for entrepreneurial execution, • A collaborative executive who brings clarity, urgency, and alignment across functions, • A champion for the customer who sees LTV, loyalty, and repeat engagement as long-term strategic advantages, • A pragmatic builder who knows how to modernize infrastructure and scale what works—without overcomplicating, • A strong communicator and storyteller, with the ability to influence across levels and align teams around key goals Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required, • 10-15+ years of leadership experience across eCommerce, retail, digital marketing, or consumer P&L ownership, • Deep understanding of Amazon and other key digital marketplace customers, • Proven success managing & scaling omni-channel consumer businesses, with direct accountability for P&L, LTV, and margin growth across multiple distribution channels (eComm, stores, marketplaces), • Experience leading performance marketing, loyalty, or digital growth efforts in a consumer brand or retail environment, • Hands-on fluency with digital marketing platforms and tools (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, affiliate networks, SEO/LSA dashboards, etc.), • Experience building and scaling loyalty programs, including strategic roadmap ownership, budget management, and iteration based on data-driven testing, • Strong understanding of CRM, martech, personalization, and data architecture best practices, • Track record of leading digital merchandising functions, including PDP optimization, navigation/filtering logic, and on-site search performance, • Track record of aligning execution with brand voice and business outcomes, • Comfort operating in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution Salary: $180,000-$220,000 base salary (plus annual bonus and management incentive program)

Job Description Director of Franchise Acquisition One River School of Art + Design Founded in 2012 “one river” west of New York City, One River School is on a mission to “transform art education” in America. With 15 schools across six states and national expansion ahead, we offer innovative programs that make learning contemporary art and design fun and accessible for all ages. As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Director of Franchise Development to lead our national expansion to identify and secure franchise partners to bring One River’s creative mission to communities across the country. Position Summary The Director of Franchise Acquisition is a senior strategic leader responsible for growing One River School’s national footprint through franchise acquisition sales, marketing, and onboarding excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will own the full franchise development lifecycle - from lead generation and discovery to deal closure and launch support - while ensuring each new franchisee’s success. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial, high-energy relationship builder who combines business acumen with a passion for creativity and education. They bring a proven track record in franchise acquisition development and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities • Franchise Growth & Sales Leadership, • Drive the complete franchise acquisition development lifecycle: lead generation, qualification, discovery, due diligence, and deal closing., • Collaborate with the Leadership Team to design the national franchise acquisition sales strategy to achieve annual growth goals., • Build a strong, values-aligned network of franchise partners who share One River’s vision to make art education accessible nationwide, • Marketing & Brand Awareness, • Collaborate with the Marketing and Leadership team to design and manage a high-performing franchise acquisition marketing funnel., • Partner on lead generation campaigns, paid media, and digital funnels that attract and convert qualified prospects., • Support Franchise Acquisition PR initiatives by developing content that supports media outreach to elevate One River’s national visibility., • Discovery & Relationship Development, • Conduct engaging discovery sessions, presentations, and franchise events that communicate One River’s mission, financial opportunity, and business model with clarity and inspiration to potential Franchise owners., • Serve as the brand ambassador and storyteller - representing One River School with credibility and enthusiasm in meetings and conferences., • Compliance & Operations Coordination, • Oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of franchise development, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, and state registrations., • Collaborate with Legal, Operations, and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient processes., • Partner with Operations, Training, and Marketing teams to support onboarding, school openings, and successful market launches., • Performance Tracking & Reporting, • Build systems to track KPIs across the franchise development funnel., • Analyze and present performance data and insights to inform leadership decision-making., • Continuously refine the sales process to improve conversion rates and franchisee satisfaction. Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in franchise Acquisition sales, preferably within high-end, service-oriented industries, • Proven success building young franchise systems and launching new territories - we anticipate a first year goal of opening 10 new franchise locations, • Strong understanding of digital marketing funnels, CRM systems, and data-driven sales pipelines, • Demonstrated ability to create and manage franchise marketing campaigns and PR efforts, • Experience overseeing FDD filings, state registrations, and franchise agreements., • Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills, • Passion for creative education, entrepreneurship, and building mission-driven partnerships., • Self-starter with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, • Must live within easy commuting distance of Englewood, NJ Compensation & Benefits: • $130,000 plus competitive franchise acquisition sales commission and bonus plan, • Long Term incentive plan, • Health, Dental and Vision insurance, • Paid Time Off, • Professional development support, • Creative, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment Apply and submit your resume and a cover letter to: One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Description Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security! Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeem, Trusteer and more). Cato's unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named "SASE" by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028. This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don't miss it! About Aim Security AIM Security, now part of Cato Networks, is an emerging leader in the red-hot AI security space. Our platform helps organizations protect the AI they use, build and run, everywhere! We are fast-paced, dynamic and thrive on creativity, collaboration, and a passion for making a real impact. Following its acquisition, Aim operates as an "independent speedboat" within Cato Networks, a fast-growing Gartner Magic Quadrant leader in the Secure Access and Service Edge (SASE) market. About the Role We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Product Marketing Manager, AI Security to lead the go-to-market strategy for Cato Networks' AI Security solutions. Reporting to the Senior Global Director of Product Marketing, this individual will define how Cato positions, messages, and brings its AI Security capabilities to market. The role will play a key part in shaping Cato's narrative in the rapidly evolving AI security landscape—driving product awareness, differentiation, and sales enablement through compelling storytelling, clear positioning, and competitive insights that reinforce Cato's leadership in secure AI adoption. This role is at the intersection of product, marketing, and sales - requiring a strong storyteller who can translate deep technical innovation into clear, differentiated value for enterprise security buyers. Key Responsibilities: • Define and drive product positioning and messaging that clearly differentiates Aim Security in the rapidly evolving and highly competitive AI security market., • Develop compelling content, from sales tools such as presentations, datasheets and battlecards to thought leadership blogs and videos, • Develop impactful product launches - owning launch strategy, messaging, content, and coordination across teams to ensure successful market entry and adoption., • Partner with sales enablement to ensure sales teams and partners can effectively articulate Aim's value proposition through training, competitive insights, and playbooks., • Lead customer and market research to inform messaging, positioning, and roadmap prioritization, and to ensure Aim maintains thought leadership in AI security., • Collaborate with demand generation and field marketing teams to create content and campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and pipeline., • 10+ years of experience in product marketing for B2B technology companies., • Strong understanding of cybersecurity (and ideally AI) market trends, buyer personas, and competitive dynamics., • Combination of strategic thinking that translates product vision into actionable marketing programs with roll-up your sleeves execution to create deliverables of the highest standard., • Proven success developing positioning and messaging that resonates with enterprise security audiences (CISOs, security architects, etc.)., • Demonstrated experience leading go-to-market strategies and major product launches in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Job Description VP of Franchise Development One River School of Art + Design Founded in 2012 “one river” west of New York City, One River School is on a mission to “transform art education” in America. With 15 schools across six states and national expansion ahead, we offer innovative programs that make learning contemporary art and design fun and accessible for all ages. As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Director of Franchise Development to lead our national expansion to identify and secure franchise partners to bring One River’s creative mission to communities across the country. Position Summary The VP of Franchise Development is a senior strategic leader responsible for growing One River School’s national footprint through franchise sales, marketing, and onboarding excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will own the full franchise development lifecycle - from lead generation and discovery to deal closure and launch support - while ensuring each new franchisee’s success. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial, high-energy relationship builder who combines business acumen with a passion for creativity and education. They bring a proven track record in franchise development and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities * Franchise Growth & Sales Leadership * Drive the complete franchise development lifecycle: lead generation, qualification, discovery, due diligence, and deal closing. * Collaborate with the Leadership Team to design the national franchise sales strategy to achieve annual growth goals. * Build a strong, values-aligned network of franchise partners who share One River’s vision to make art education accessible nationwide * Marketing & Brand Awareness * Collaborate with the Marketing and Leadership team to design and manage a high-performing franchise marketing funnel. * Partner on lead generation campaigns, paid media, and digital funnels that attract and convert qualified prospects. * Support Franchise PR initiatives by developing content that supports media outreach to elevate One River’s national visibility. * Discovery & Relationship Development * Conduct engaging discovery sessions, presentations, and franchise events that communicate One River’s mission, financial opportunity, and business model with clarity and inspiration. * Serve as the brand ambassador and storyteller - representing One River School with credibility and enthusiasm in meetings and conferences. * Compliance & Operations Coordination * Oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of franchise development, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, and state registrations. * Collaborate with Legal, Operations, and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient processes. * Partner with Operations, Training, and Marketing teams to support onboarding, school openings, and successful market launches. * Performance Tracking & Reporting * Build systems to track KPIs across the franchise development funnel. * Analyze and present performance data and insights to inform leadership decision-making. * Continuously refine the sales process to improve conversion rates and franchisee satisfaction. Qualifications * 10+ years of experience in franchise sales or development, preferably within high-end, service-oriented industries * Proven success building young franchise systems and launching new territories * Strong understanding of digital marketing funnels, CRM systems, and data-driven sales pipelines * Demonstrated ability to create and manage franchise marketing campaigns and PR efforts * Experience overseeing FDD filings, state registrations, and franchise agreements. * Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills * Passion for creative education, entrepreneurship, and building mission-driven partnerships. * Self-starter with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution Compensation & Benefits: * $130,000 plus competitive franchise sales commission and bonus plan * Long Term incentive plan * Health, Dental and Vision insurance * Paid Time Off * Professional development support * Creative, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment * Hybrid schedule with in person work at our Englewood, NJ office How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter. One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job DescriptionBartender Concourse Club Rooftop LoungeAtop the Element by Westin, Wood-Ridge, NJ Summary of Position You are the heart and soul of our lounge operation. You are a true artist and storyteller, and creating the craft cocktail is how you present your artistry to the world. Our calling is to create high-end, luxury cocktails with the finest worldwide sourced ingredients, and you have the passion and sophistication to bring the experience to life. Salary Range $5.62 + Tips The Concourse Club is located on the rooftop of our most innovative lifestyle hotel The Element by Westin in Wood-Ridge, NJ. The sleek stylish interior is both inviting and unique. Incredible NYC skyline views, live entertainment, and modern twist on classic cocktails, accompanied by inspired small plates. We offer our guests: • Year round indoor/outdoor Rooftop Bar and Lounge atop The Element Hotel, • Handcrafted cocktails and locally crafted brews, collective menu inspired small plates from all around the world, • Private, catered events; serving parties from 10 to 300 guests, • Guests can enjoy our fireplaces and views of inspiring NYC skyline and Teterboro Airport, • Only rooftop bar in Wood-RidgeAs Bartender, you will, • Enhance the guests' experiences through the passion for the craft and a depth of knowledge in mixology, • Bring our luxury, unique, hand-crafted cocktails to life, with your attention to detail and excellence in execution, • Work in fast-paced environment, where you will demonstrate a genuine desire to deliver true hospitality and create authentic guest connections, • Bring your unique personality to the position and the team, • Must be 21 years of age or older, • 2+ years' experience as a professional bartender in a high-volume lounge, bar, or bar focused restaurant is REQUIRED, • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with premium spirits and wines, • Craft cocktail experience is Preferred, but not required, • Charisma, showmanship, and the true desire to help guests enjoy their experienceBenefits, • Advancement Opportunities - We promote from within!, • Competitive hourly rate PLUS tips, • Unique opportunity to be a part of a brand-new concept, • Medical for FT Associates, • 401(k), • Vacation Time Accruals, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flexible schedules, • Teammate Assistance Fund, • Fun, Energetic Work Environment Apply today to become a part of the Briad Hospitality Family!! We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer - All applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on sex, marital status, race, color, age, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, military reserve membership, ancestry, religion, height, weight, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap or the presence of disabilities.