Jara Solis VP of marketing leader Canada and US, creating growth strategies for brands, enterprise and PLG.

About me

Most marketers pick a lane. I built the whole road.

Across brands, DTC, SaaS, and Enterprise. One constant: finding the growth that actually moves the needle — and building what it takes to get there.

My career started in London working with Reiss, Charlotte Tilbury, and Dyson — where I learned what brand really means, and what it takes to earn the trust of the world's most recognizable names. From there I moved back to Toronto, went deep into DTC and SaaS, and spent years running growth for 200+ brands across fashion, beauty, food, home, and tech — an exposure that fast-tracked my expertise across every kind of marketing challenge, finding the strategies that actually convert, all while building high-performing teams focused on one thing: revenue outcomes.

Most recently I was Director of Growth Marketing at a high-growth SaaS company — owning $7M+ in marketing spend, scaling the PLG motion from ground up alongside the key leaders in the business, and driving $34M in attributable revenue. But it wasn't just PLG. I mobilized the Enterprise side too — partnering with Sales on demand generation, driving GTM excellence through integrated Product Marketing strategies, and refining the sales pipeline in ways that improved MQL-to-SQO by 56% and brought in brands like Google, Lowe's, and Clorox. I didn't report into the strategy. I built it.

What makes me different isn't just the range — it's the perspective that comes with it. I've sat on both sides of the table: brand and performance, story and data, PLG and Enterprise. I genuinely believe traditional marketing no longer cuts it. The leaders who win today have gained real exposure across industries, organization types, and business models — because that breadth is what gives you a competitive edge in understanding your ICP and building strategies that actually work.

I lead with authenticity and self-awareness. I build cultures where high performance and genuine support aren't opposites, and I raise the bar in a way that brings people with me rather than leaving them behind.

I operate with a business-first mindset, ensuring marketing is never a silo, but a driver of broader organizational goals. By integrating deeply with Finance, Product, RevOps, CS, and Sales, I build the cross-functional trust required to align GTM motions with P&L objectives. My leadership is built on a commitment to making marketing an accountable, transparent partner in the company's overall success.

I am also focused on operationalizing AI—not just as a tool, but as a way to eliminate repetitive work. This allows my teams to reclaim their time for the high-level thinking, creativity, and strategy that actually moves the needle

I'm based in Vancouver, BC and work remotely across North America. I'm open to VP Marketing roles at growth-stage companies and consulting or fractional engagements. If either sounds like you, let's chat.

$80M+ Revenue Contributed

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$20M+ Budget Owned

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Performance Marketing

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Full-funnel Growth

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Demand Generation

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GTM Strategy

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$80M+ Revenue Contributed ✳︎ $20M+ Budget Owned ✳︎ Performance Marketing ✳︎ Full-funnel Growth ✳︎ Demand Generation ✳︎ GTM Strategy ✳︎

Let’s build your growth engine.

Whether you're looking for a full-time VP of Marketing to lead your org or a fractional leader to jumpstart your GTM strategy, let’s find the right way to work together.

  • Best for Series A+ founders and CEOs looking for GTM audits, PLG strategy, or fractional leadership. Get a 15-minute intro call to discuss your bottlenecks.

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  • For executive recruiters or companies looking for a full-time growth leader.

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  • Just want to say hi? If you’re a fellow marketer, a former colleague, or just want to chat AI and growth, feel free to reach out on LinkedIn. I try to respond to everyone within 48 hours.