CRO Strategist (Remote US)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Own, lead and execute high-impact CRO strategies, bridging data insights with creative solutions to drive measurable improvements in clients' conversion rates.
• Design and implement CRO strategies for diverse clients, tailoring initiatives to drive results aligned with their business goals.
• Lead and run the day-to-day CRO strategy for multiple client accounts, overseeing end-to-end experimentation for A/B and multivariate testing and behavior analysis, using supportive research to explore and validate hypotheses.
• Serve as a strategic partner, providing advanced guidance on CRO methodologies and tools, particularly for clients new to CRO.
• Conduct CRO audits to assess clients' strengths and weaknesses, providing solid, persuasive advice and concrete plans on how and where to improve conversions.
• Establish KPIs for conversion rate optimization and create robust A/B testing roadmaps for advertising and website CRO efforts.
• Make sound CRO recommendations while weighing client appetite for risk, technical limitations, and CRO maturity.
• Collaborate with other service lines to identify CRO opportunities and contribute to client pitches, supporting and building slides for pitch decks and presenting strategies and impact to potential clients.
• Drive cross-sells, upsells, and referrals via client relationships and professional network while working with Paid Media, SEO/Content, Video, MOps, and Startup teams.
• Travel to visit clients approximately once per year, per client or as needed.

Requirements

• 5 years experience working at a performance/digital marketing agency, with 3 years specific to CRO; B2B/SaaS experience is a plus.
• Ability to develop strategies to enhance a client's CRO by understanding their business, traffic, and marketing goals.
• Significant client-facing experience in a digital marketing agency, managing complex relationships and guiding impactful CRO programs.
• Knowledge and experience with customer journey-related software including Unbounce and Hubspot.
• Expertise with A/B and multivariate testing to analyze campaign performance data using CRO tools (e.g., Optimizely, VWO, Adobe Target, Convert.com), research tools (e.g., Hotjar, Fullstory), web analytics (GA4, Adobe Analytics), heat mapping (Crazy Egg), and reporting/dashboarding (Looker Studio).
• Ability to identify new CRO growth opportunities through data analysis, audits, and messaging/copy analysis, and communicate complex findings clearly.
• Active participation in CRO thought leadership, conferences, and networking events to stay current on best practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SaaS and enterprise clients.
• Strong analytical mindset and proven success in leading strategic CRO initiatives with measurable improvements.
• Familiarity with web analytics, heat mapping, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present strategies confidently.

Qualifications

• Established work authorization for the US (or relevant country for global locations).
• Ability to operate a laptop (PC or Mac), office productivity tools, and reliable internet access.
• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating via virtual meetings (Zoom, Slack).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family.
• 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for dependents.
• Benefits to support the whole person: mental health access through Spring Health, Headspace membership.
• Time off: Unlimited PTO (minimum 2 weeks), paid holidays, your birthday off, end-of-year recharge (Dec 24 - Jan 1), paid parental leave.
• Financial: Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Bonus: Annual bonus based on tenure, scaled over time.
• Annual anniversary trip with peers and leadership.