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Head of Growth

Chalkboard, new york, ny, United States


Your Game Plan

Own and scale Chalkboard’s full-funnel growth engine by building acquisition, lifecycle, and product-led growth systems that drive engagement, optimize spend, and deliver measurable business impact.

  • Build and scale full-funnel growth across acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization
  • Define KPIs, forecasting models, and growth investment strategies (CAC, LTV, payback)
  • Establish experimentation frameworks to continuously optimize performance
  • Lead lifecycle strategy to improve onboarding, engagement, and long-term retention
  • Own the growth roadmap and align cross-functional initiatives with company goals
  • Scale acquisition across paid media, social, affiliates, influencers, and emerging channels
  • Break down funnels, identify opportunities, and execute high-impact experiments
  • Partner with Product to drive product-led growth and engagement loops
  • Collaborate with Data Science, Marketing, and Finance to align insights and investments

What You Bring to the Team

  • 7+ years of experience in growth, performance marketing, or product growth within a consumer mobile environment
  • Proven ownership of full-funnel growth (acquisition through monetization)
  • Deep experience with mobile analytics tools (Amplitude, Looker, GA4), MMPs (AppsFlyer, Adjust), CRM platforms, and experimentation frameworks
  • Strong foundation in CAC/LTV modeling, cohort analysis, funnel optimization, and A/B testing
  • Experience leading teams and driving cross-functional alignment across Product, Marketing, and Data

Pro Points

  • Experience in sports, gaming, social platforms, or mobile consumer products
  • Background in early-stage or high-growth startup environments
  • Passion for sports culture, online communities, and competitive gaming

Why Chalkboard

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day 1, with the majority of premiums covered by Chalkboard
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Lunch on us everyday with a corporate DoorDash account
  • Refuel in the office with protein shakes, energy drinks, and a snack buffet
  • Flexible time off policy, plus 10 company holidays, WFH during the holidays

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