For High-Growth DTC Brands

Stop paying Athena prices for talent that can't scale your brand

Activate Talent embeds specialized marketing operators into DTC brands at 1/3 the cost. Not assistants. Not generalists. Operators who move the needle.

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What are you trying to hire for?

Select the role that best fits your current need.

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Paid Media
Meta, Google, TikTok ads management
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Creative / Content
UGC, graphic design, video editing
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Customer Support
CX, retention, community management
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Operations / Analytics
Data, reporting, supply chain ops
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Executive Assistant
Calendar, inbox, project management

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What matters most when hiring?

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Cost Efficiency
Get more done without inflating headcount costs
Speed to Hire
I need someone yesterday
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Quality of Talent
Only A-players, no compromises
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Long-Term Retention
Tired of rehiring every 6 months

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Head to Head

The difference is clear

See why brands switch from generalist staffing to specialized operators.

Feature
Activate Talent
Athena & Others
Talent Type
Specialized marketing operators
× Generalist virtual assistants
Team Integration
Embedded in your brand team
× External support layer
Hiring Approach
Performance-driven vetting
× Task-based matching
Payroll & Compliance
Fully handled (EOR model)
× You manage internally
Cost (avg. annual)
~$28K for senior talent
× ~$36K+ for generalists
Retention Rate
94% after 12 months
× Industry avg ~70%
Brand Experience
DTC / ecom specialists
× Cross-industry generalists
Scale
Built for 50-100+ teams
× 1-5 assistant placements

The Activate Advantage

Built for brands that move fast

We're not a staffing agency. We're your competitive edge.

01

Operators, Not Assistants

We don't place people who wait for instructions. Our talent owns outcomes, runs campaigns, and drives revenue independently.

02

Built for $10M–$100M+ Brands

Our operators are pre-vetted for high-growth DTC environments. They understand ROAS, creative testing, and scaling profitably.

03

1/3 the Cost, Zero Compromise

Senior marketing talent at a fraction of U.S. rates. Same quality. Same time zones. Same strategic thinking.

04

Payroll, Compliance, Done

We handle everything through our EOR model. Payroll, benefits, local compliance, retention programs. You focus on growth.

05

94% Retention After 12 Months

Our operators stay because we invest in them. Culture programs, career growth, competitive comp. We kill turnover.

06

Trusted at Scale

Brands with 50–100+ offshore employees trust us to build and manage their extended teams. Built for scale, not one-off hires.

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