Director of Growth

ABOUT US Atomic is a venture studio that builds companies from scratch. We're a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and operators who have built and scaled some of the most successful startups in the world. We specialize in creating disruptive businesses that solve real problems across industries. Golden Child is redefining fresh pet food through an uncompromising focus on health, quality, and culinary craftsmanship. A Miami-based startup, they've built a founding team of board-certified veterinary nutritionists, supply chain experts, and classically trained chefs to engineer a food system held to human-grade standards. Their chef-crafted, science-backed Mains and functional. Drizzles are designed to support lifelong health. Because feeding your dog should be an expression of love, care, and taste. POSITION OVERVIEW - DIRECTOR OF GROWTH Location: Remote (Quarterly travel to Miami) Reports to: Co-Founder and CEO, Quentin Lacornerie Atomic, Emily Boschwitz (Interim CMO), and Quentin Lacornerie are looking for their first Growth lead to set the strategy, run a tight experimentation drumbeat, and oversee a team of specialists/agencies. - Own the growth system: North Star + KPIs, weekly testing cadence, backlog, and post mortems. Early stage means trade-offs! You are a confident, data-driven decision maker who can keep focus on the long-term prize. - Broaden the channel mix: Prioritize, launch, and optimize a diverse media mix (e.g., paid social, affiliates/partnerships, programmatic, influencer, podcasts, CTV) with clear CAC/payback thresholds. You are proactive about seeking and vetting new channels. - Build the conversion engine: Stand up rapid creative testing, high-velocity landing page sprints, and funnel/CRM optimization. We don’t test for testing’s sake, but we get 1% better every day. - Resource & vendor orchestration: Select and manage agencies and full-time employees; keep timelines, budgets, and quality tight. - Compliance & brand guardrails: Ensure campaigns and offers meet legal and platform policies; protect the brand while scaling. - Forecast & accountability: Own the growth model, scenario plans, and monthly board-level reporting. What is required to be successful in the role: - 10+ years in marketing with a focus on growth and performance - Experience with CPG, food, or retail brands - Eagerness to roll up your sleeves and get dirty, while also being able to apply frameworks for scale. - Strong analytical skills - Clear communicator and proven record driving cross-functional partnership and accountability Compensation: - Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 + Bonus + Equity We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. ----- Atomic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Please review our CCPA policies https://www.atomic.vc/job-applicant-privacy here.