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Head of Growth and Retention

Native Pet • United States

Growth MarketingSemi-seniorOn-siteFull time$180K - $240K
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DTC GrowthPet TechP&L OwnershipMulti-ChannelOn-site$180K-$240K

The Challenge

Native Pet is scaling a vet-developed dog supplement brand across DTC, Amazon, and wholesale. You'll own the full growth engine—paid media, retention, and new channels—while proving how upper-funnel investment drives halo effects beyond last-click.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current DTC channels (Meta, Google, TikTok) and identify 2-3 quick wins to improve CAC or ROAS by 15-20%

2

Map cross-channel halo effects: quantify how DTC paid media drives Amazon velocity and branded search lift

3

Build forecasting model for revenue, CAC, LTV, and payback periods across all channels

4

Establish baseline KPI dashboard: CAC, MER, LTV, repeat rate, subscription attach, and contribution margin

By 6 Months
1

Scale DTC revenue by 25-35% while maintaining or improving unit economics and CAC payback

2

Launch and optimize 2 new growth levers (affiliate, influencer performance, or partnership channels)

3

Improve retention metrics: increase repeat purchase rate by 10-15% and subscription attach by 8-12% through lifecycle testing

4

Prove incrementality: demonstrate paid media's impact on Amazon, wholesale, and branded search demand; shift budget mix based on findings

KPIs You'll Own

CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost)

Cost per customer acquired across all DTC channels; target payback period 3-6 months.

LTV (Lifetime Value)

Total revenue per customer over lifetime; critical for subscription and repeat models.

ROAS (Return on Ad Spend)

Revenue generated per dollar spent on paid media; baseline varies by channel.

Repeat Purchase Rate & Subscription Attach

% of customers who repurchase and % who convert to recurring subscription; drives LTV expansion.

Contribution Margin After Marketing

Gross margin minus marketing spend; true measure of profitability per customer.

Cross-Channel Halo Effect

Incremental demand driven on Amazon, wholesale, and branded search by DTC paid media investment.

Tools & Stack

Meta Ads ManagerGoogle AdsTikTok AdsKlaviyo or Iterable (email/SMS)Shopify or custom DTC platformAnalytics tool (GA4, Mixpanel, or similar)Attribution/incrementality software (Northbeam, Measured, or similar)

Your Team

Your Manager

CMO

Current Team

Reports to CMO; likely inherits paid media, CRM/lifecycle, and affiliate/influencer teams

New role—building out growth function

The Package

Salary

$180K-$240K base

Variable

Likely 15-25% bonus tied to revenue and unit economics targets

Equity

Unknown; typical for VC-backed CPG is 0.1-0.5%

Remote

On-site (location: United States, specifics not provided)

Benefits & Perks

Equity upside in a fast-growing pet health brand
Full P&L ownership and budget autonomy
Direct impact on brand scaling across multiple channels
Data-driven culture with real incrementality measurement
Health/dental/vision and 401k (standard CPG)

Company Intelligence

Native Pet makes vet-developed, clean-ingredient supplements for dogs. Fast-growing DTC brand built on trust and transparency. Scaling across DTC, Amazon, and wholesale channels.

Customers

Direct-to-consumer dog owners; wholesale and Amazon distribution

Culture

Transparency, data-driven, dog-first mission

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've scaled DTC revenue by 2-3x at a high-growth CPG, supplement, or pet brand
  • You're obsessed with unit economics: CAC, LTV, payback periods, and contribution margin—not just revenue
  • You can own full-funnel strategy: acquisition efficiency AND halo effects across channels
  • You love building measurement rigor and using data to shift budget allocation weekly, not quarterly
  • You've built or optimized lifecycle programs (email, SMS, subscriptions) that drive 20%+ repeat rates
Won't Work If
  • You optimize for ROAS or vanity metrics without understanding payback or true profitability
  • You need a remote setup; this role is on-site and requires deep collaboration
  • You're uncomfortable with P&L accountability or monthly forecasting pressure
  • You're a specialist (paid media only, or CRM only) who doesn't think cross-channel

Interview Process

1

Initial Screen

30 min with recruiter: growth background, DTC experience, P&L ownership examples

2

Hiring Manager Interview

60 min with CMO: deep dive on growth strategy, channel mix, and cross-channel halo thinking

3

Case Study / Strategy Test

Audit Native Pet's current DTC performance (Meta, Google, TikTok) and present 3-month roadmap

4

Cross-Functional Round

30 min with Head of Ecom or Finance: discuss P&L, forecasting, and unit economics rigor

5

Leadership Round

30 min with CEO or CMO final: vision alignment and role scope confirmation

Interested in this role?

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