Fusion92 is building the future of marketing through an unparalleled, data-driven approach to solving our clients' toughest problems. We call ourselves a Marketing Transformation Partner for clients, as through a culture of curiosity, fearlessness, teamwork and leadership, we turn our expertise toward creating new paths forward where our services and technology together unlock unprecedented growth.
We’re an independent, national enterprise based in Chicago with hubs in Detroit, Austin and Denver. Fusion92 is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace that drives a positive impact in our global community.
We are experts across every field and discipline in marketing.
Fusion92 is for those who are obsessed with curiosity and innovation. We unite data scientists, media buyers, copywriters, technologists, developers, consultants, coders, UX/UI specialists, designers, strategists, producers, operations pros and more to deliver real results and to give answers to the unanswerable.
We launch products, we have patented innovations, we create award-winning ideas — we transform businesses. We are dreamers and doers, and we are ready for you to join us.
Our difference is our people. That's where you come in.
If you're curious and looking for a remote-flexible, integrated team where you can fearlessly collaborate and deliver best-in-class work, join us!
Role Overview
The Director, Growth leads the execution of growth marketing programs that drive customer acquisition, funnel performance, and revenue expansion within a defined channel, segment, or portfolio. Reporting to the EVP, Business Development, this role turns growth strategy into action — building program roadmaps, running structured tests, and demonstrating measurable results across the funnel.
This is a hands-on role and requires close, day-to-day partnership with marketing, sales, product, and customer success teams to keep growth initiatives moving.
Bringing our core values — Curiosity, Fearlessness, Teamwork, and Leadership — to life is central to this role: staying curious about what's working and what isn't, having the courage to test bold new approaches, rallying cross-functional partners around a shared growth agenda, and leading stakeholders through challenges with clarity and care.
LOCATION
Candidates must be located in the Chicago Metro area. This will be a hybrid role, requiring both in-office and remote work.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies to increase revenue, market share, and customer base.
- Identify and assess new business opportunities, markets, and partnerships to drive growth.
- Work with cross-functional teams to implement growth initiatives, including marketing, sales, product development, and customer success.
- Analyze market trends, customer data, and competitive landscape to inform growth strategies and decision-making.
- Optimize the sales funnel and customer acquisition processes to improve conversion rates and customer lifetime value.
- Provide insight and report on the performance of growth strategies, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Work closely with the EVP, Business Development to ensure alignment between growth strategies and overall business objectives.
- Collaborate on the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new products and services.
What You’ll Bring
- In-depth knowledge of growth strategies and best practices, including customer acquisition, retention, and expansion.
- 10+ years prior success in business development/sales within an agency environment.
- Understanding of digital marketing, sales automation, and CRM technologies.
- Familiarity with emerging trends and innovations in the growth space, such as AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
- Knowledge of market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation techniques.
- Understanding of the customer journey and experience design principles.
- Awareness of industry-specific regulations and standards related to growth initiatives.
- Understanding of the competitive landscape and market dynamics within various industries.
- Knowledge of financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
- Deep understanding of sales, marketing, and customer acquisition strategies.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at the executive level.
- Proficiency in growth hacking tools and techniques, including A/B testing, conversion rate optimization, and funnel analysis.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial management related to growth initiatives.
- Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
The hiring range for this role is $145,000 - $165,000. Where an employee is paid within this range will depend on multiple factors including, but not limited to location, years of experience, education, internal pay structure, and other contributing factors.
Disclaimer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex
A Culture Designed for Growth
At Fusion92, we believe great work happens when friction is removed and people are trusted to lead. Our culture is grounded in values that show up in our work, our decisions and our teams:
- Curious – We challenge assumptions and ask better questions
- Fearless – We take smart risks and lead through change
- Team-Focused – We win together across disciplines and time zones
- Leaders at Every Level – Ownership and initiative matter more than titles
Skills Required
- 10+ years prior success in business development/sales within an agency environment.
- In-depth knowledge of growth strategies including acquisition, retention, and expansion.
- Understanding of digital marketing, sales automation, and CRM technologies.
- Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
- Knowledge of market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation techniques.
- Understanding of the customer journey and experience design principles.
- Awareness of industry-specific regulations and standards related to growth initiatives.
- Knowledge of financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of sales, marketing, and customer acquisition strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence at the executive level.
- Proficiency in growth hacking tools and techniques, including A/B testing, CRO, and funnel analysis.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Fusion92 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fusion92 and has not been reviewed or approved by Fusion92.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA options, and feedback suggests plans are strong and relatively low cost for individuals. Recent public descriptions emphasize healthcare as a meaningful part of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick and bereavement leave, Summer Fridays, and flexible or “unlimited” PTO are described across employer-verified profiles and recent accounts. Feedback suggests time off and flexibility are valued parts of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family medical leave are included, with one recent account citing six weeks of paid paternity leave. These provisions indicate tangible support for caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Founded in 1999, Fusion92 is a Marketing Transformation Partner that helps innovatively solve business challenges, delivering exponential returns for brands. The firm fuels business transformation in today's digital economy by imagining unexpected solutions and seamlessly integrating across its end-to-end marketing products and services. The independent, national enterprise is based in Chicago with hubs in Detroit, Austin and Denver and backed by Serata Capital Partners and Landon Capital Partners. Fusion92 is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace that drives positive impact in our global community. If you're curious and looking for a remote-flexible, integrated team where you can fearlessly collaborate and deliver best-in-class work across client services, data and analytics, strategy, creative, technology, activation, Web3 and business transformation, join us!
Why Work With Us
We bring together thinkers, tinkerers, designers, writers, planners, poets, inventors, innovators, and robot makers to create powerful, business-changing results for our clients through innovative ideas, processes and solutions. By seamlessly integrating expertise and thought-leadership across disciplines, we unlock the power of possibility.
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