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Director of Growth Acquisition

HomeLight
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Growth & Marketing
Salary
$200,000.00 - $225,000.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of experience in growth, acquisition, performance marketing, advertising, product growth, or a related field
  • Evidence of personally built projects such as websites, prototypes, products, workflows, or internal tools
  • Hands-on experience with paid search and paid social, particularly Google Ads and Meta
  • Strong understanding of CAC, ROAS, conversion optimization, funnel performance, and growth measurement
  • Strong analytical instincts and comfort using data to diagnose problems and make decisions
  • Demonstrated use of AI to build or create beyond basic copywriting, research, or reporting
What the job really is

The Director of Growth Acquisition at HomeLight will focus on identifying growth opportunities and turning them into actionable experiments and tools. This hands-on role involves building and optimizing acquisition strategies across paid search and paid social, analyzing performance data, and utilizing AI to enhance processes. The position requires a strong emphasis on direct execution and ownership of growth channels rather than managing teams or agencies.

Benefits
  • Medical (Aetna or Kaiser), Dental & Vision (Guardian)
  • Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Plan, and Employee Critical Illness (Guardian)
  • 401k (Vestwell), Life Insurance (Guardian) & Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
  • Commuter benefits are offered in certain locations
  • PTO, including Volunteer Days to give back to your community
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for locations outside of Colorado, New York, Washington, and California
  • Role emphasizes hands-on execution rather than management or strategic oversight
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