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Head of Growth

AfterQuery· Growth
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San Francisco$150k - $230k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Head of Growth responsible for owning the supply side of the marketplace, partnering with engineering and product to build scalable growth systems, and leading a team to recruit, engage, and retain expert contractors globally.

Responsibilities

  • Build the Expert Network: Design and execute the strategy for sourcing expert independent contractors across professional domains; Develop scalable acquisition channels for highly qualified talent; Build systems for identifying and targeting professionals in specific industries, geographies, and specialties; Create repeatable playbooks for recruiting niche expert populations on demand; Optimize funnel performance from sourcing through activation; Measure expert satisfaction and lead the team in ensuring experts are unblocked and satisfied with their experience
  • Build Growth Infrastructure: Partner closely with Engineering to build internal growth tools and automation systems; Design scalable workflows for sourcing, outreach, qualification, onboarding, and engagement; Develop experimentation frameworks and growth loops; Create data systems that improve acquisition efficiency over time; Reduce manual operational effort through automation and productization
  • Marketplace Operations: Forecast supply needs based on customer and project demand; Ensure the right experts are available at the right time and quality level; Develop segmentation, matching, and workforce planning systems; Monitor marketplace health metrics and capacity constraints
  • Build and Lead a Team: Recruit and manage a high-performing team of growth associates; Coach managers and individual contributors; Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Product and Engineering to prioritize systems that improve scalability; Work with Operations to improve contributor quality and retention; Collaborate with Leadership on company growth strategy and expansion into new expert categories

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in growth, recruiting, talent marketplace, operations, or related functions; direct experience building talent marketplaces, labor marketplaces, or expert networks is preferred
  • Experience partnering deeply with engineering and product teams; high technical aptitude understanding
  • Experience building and scaling systems rather than simply executing processes
  • Strong analytical and operational capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to hire and lead high-performing teams
  • Exceptional execution velocity and willingness to operate hands-on
  • Strong ownership mentality and bias toward action

Skills

Required:GrowthRecruiting and Talent MarketplaceEngineering Collaboration

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Daily Meals: Daily UberEats Stipend
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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