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Senior Director, Growth (Hybrid)

Weedmaps

Austin, TX
Full Time
Director
227k-253k
5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, data-driven, and results-oriented Senior Director, Growth to lead our SEO, Paid Media, and Lifecycle Marketing teams. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping and executing our user acquisition, retention, and revenue growth strategies across the entire funnel. As the strategic head of these functions, you will guide a team of high-performing marketers, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive sustainable growth at scale. This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of performance marketing, organic growth, and lifecycle optimization—and is ready to lead with impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and own the company-wide growth strategy, including SEO, paid digital advertising (search, display, social), and lifecycle marketing (email, SMS, push, in-app).
  • Manage agencies - both digital marketing and creative.
  • Establish KPIs and forecast growth across user acquisition, engagement, and retention.
  • Translate company goals into team OKRs and campaign plans with clear ownership and timelines.
  • Conduct market research to identify new opportunities for growth, including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services.
  • Define, measure, and analyze key growth metrics to evaluate the success of growth strategies and initiatives, including Orders, Order GMV, Registered Users, and App Downloads.
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure strategies and goals are aligned, optimizing the customer acquisition process and user journey.
  • Work closely with the product development team to ensure product offerings meet market needs to support growth.
  • Develop and oversee campaigns aimed at acquiring new customers and retaining existing ones, utilizing various channels such as digital marketing, content marketing, SEO, and social media.
  • Manage the growth department's budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support strategic initiatives.
  • Identify and establish strategic partnerships and relationships that can fuel growth and expand market reach.
  • Foster an innovative culture within the team, encouraging experimentation, adoption of new growth tactics and technology.
  • Leverage data analytics tools and platforms to monitor growth efforts, providing regular reports with insights and recommendations for optimization.
  • Keep abreast of competitor movements and strategies, adapting growth plans to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Work across departments to ensure a cohesive approach to growth, aligning product, marketing, sales, and customer service efforts.
  • Ensure all growth activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards, assessing and mitigating risks.
  • Oversee campaign strategy, execution, & optimization across platforms (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, programmatic DSPs).
  • Guide long-term organic growth strategy in partnership with content, engineering, and product teams.
  • Own full-funnel lifecycle communications, including onboarding flows, engagement campaigns, and win-back strategies.
  • Collaborate with product, data, and CX teams to deliver personalized and automated communications to increase LTV.
  • Lead and manage the Growth team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 7-10 years of a proven track record of successfully establishing and managing strategic partnerships that have driven business growth.
  • Proven experience in full stack SEO, CRO, Content, Lifecycle, and analytics.
  • 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong analytical mindset; expert in marketing attribution, funnel analysis, cohort tracking, and LTV/CAC modeling.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
  • Strong leadership and engagement skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • In-depth knowledge of the cannabis industry, including regulatory frameworks, market trends, and key players.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

Nice to Have

  • Previous leadership roles in cannabis.

Benefits & Perks

  • Base pay range of $227,310.00 - $253,292.00 per year.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums and HSA contributions.
  • Mental Health benefits including free access to CALM app.
  • Employee Training, seminars, and Q&A sessions.
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance up to 1x salary.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
  • Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Holidays.
  • Supplemental voluntary benefits including Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings, FSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability, Pet Insurance, Family planning/fertility, Identity theft protection, Legal services, Paid parental leave.
  • Work environment that encourages professional growth, networking, and a casual dress code.

Working at Weedmaps

Weedmaps offers a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and professional development. Employees enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere with numerous opportunities to learn, grow, and connect through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, celebrations, and team-building activities. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supports remote work for eligible employees. Weedmaps is dedicated to advancing the cannabis industry, advocating for legalization and social equity, and providing a platform that supports compliance and education in the cannabis space.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 25, 2025
Job CategoryGrowth Marketing
Salary227k-253k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceDirector

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About Weedmaps

Website

weedmaps.com

Location

Austin, TX

Industry

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