Role Overview
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Founding Growth Marketer / Head of Growth to build and scale our growth engine from the ground up. The ideal candidate has experience in startups or high-growth environments, with a proven track record driving pipeline, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. This role requires someone highly independent, data-driven, and capable of owning both strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule: M-F, 8 to 5pm CST 1 hr unpaid break
Key Responsibilities
Growth Strategy & Execution
- Build and execute multi-channel growth strategies focused on pipeline generation and revenue growth
- Own the complete customer acquisition funnel from awareness to conversion and activation
- Launch and optimize campaigns across paid, organic, outbound, email, SEO, LinkedIn, Meta, webinars, and other acquisition channels
- Identify high-leverage growth opportunities and prioritize initiatives based on business impact
- Develop and refine scalable acquisition and retention systems
Demand Generation & Performance Marketing
- Generate qualified inbound and outbound pipeline through high-performing campaigns
- Optimize landing pages, messaging, targeting, and conversion funnels
- Monitor campaign performance, attribution, CAC, LTV, and conversion metrics
- Run continuous growth experiments and rapidly iterate based on performance data
- Create and implement marketing budgets and forecasting strategies
Marketing Operations & Automation
- Build and manage CRM workflows, lead nurturing systems, automations, and reporting dashboards
- Maintain accurate tracking and attribution across the marketing funnel
- Improve operational efficiency through scalable processes and documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align growth initiatives with business objectives
Customer & Market Insights
- Conduct customer research and gather insights to improve positioning and messaging
- Analyze user behavior, campaign performance, and funnel drop-offs to identify opportunities
- Translate complex data into actionable business recommendations
- Continuously monitor competitors, market trends, and emerging growth opportunities
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Performance Marketing, or Head of Growth roles
- Proven experience working in startup, SaaS, tech, or high-growth environments
- Demonstrated success scaling pipeline, customer acquisition, and revenue growth
- Strong portfolio showcasing measurable achievements, growth campaigns, case studies, or successful projects is required
- Previous experience operating autonomously in senior or founding-level marketing roles is highly preferred
Technical Skills
- Advanced hands-on experience with paid acquisition, SEO, email marketing, social media, and outbound growth strategies
- Strong understanding of CRM and marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot and Salesforce
- Experience with analytics platforms, attribution tracking, reporting dashboards, and funnel optimization
- Ability to create high-converting marketing assets including landing pages, email sequences, and campaign content
- Strong understanding of full-funnel growth strategies and customer lifecycle marketing
Mindset & Approach
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership mentality and accountability
- Highly independent and proactive with the ability to make strategic decisions autonomously
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with limited structure
- Action-oriented and execution-driven with a focus on results over theory
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Success Indicators
First 30 Days
- Develop a deep understanding of the product, target audience, and existing growth opportunities
- Identify high-impact acquisition and conversion opportunities
- Begin launching initial campaigns and experiments
First 60 Days
- Establish measurable growth initiatives across key channels
- Improve pipeline generation and conversion performance
- Implement scalable workflows and reporting systems
First 90 Days
- Optimize top-performing channels and eliminate underperforming initiatives
- Deliver visible and measurable growth improvements
- Establish repeatable growth processes that support long-term scalability
Application Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must provide:
- Resume
- Portfolio showcasing previous campaigns, growth results, case studies, or measurable achievements (APPLICATIONS WITH PORTFOLIOS WILL BE PRIORITIZED)
- Examples of previous startup, SaaS, or growth-focused work
We are looking for someone who can start immediately, take ownership from day one, and operate as a strategic growth partner within the business.
Independent Contractor Perks
HMO Coverage for eligible locations
Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring
Steady freelance job
Side Note
This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.
Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.