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Head of Marketing

Wheelhouse Executive Recruiters
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

This is a highly hands-on role suited for a performance-oriented marketer who enjoys building within a small team and can move seamlessly between strategic planning and day-to-day execution. We’re looking for someone who brings forward high-impact ideas, uses data and insights to guide decisions, and is energized by working closely with a leadership team who is ready to test, learn, and act.


Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy, Execution & Optimization

  • Define and own the company’s marketing roadmap and strategy to support near- and long-term growth objectives
  • Plan, launch, and manage paid acquisition campaigns across platforms to drive customer and revenue growth
  • Own and improve key performance metrics including CAC, ROAS, LTV, and payback period.
  • Build and maintain dashboards and attribution models to evaluate performance across channels and campaigns
  • Run experiments and A/B tests to improve campaign results and conversion rates.
  • Use cohort and RFM (Recency / Frequency / Monetary) analysis to identify high-value customers and retention opportunities
  • Conduct full-funnel analysis to identify bottlenecks and conversion gaps
  • Execute quickly, measure results, and iterate with expediency and focus.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work directly with the creative team to test, analyze, and optimize marketing content.
  • Partner closely with the e-commerce team to align marketing initiatives with growth priorities
  • Partner with store teams to drive in-store traffic, conversion, and revenue through coordinated marketing initiatives


Market Insights & Planning

  • Stay current on trends, tools, and industry best practices to ensure competitiveness
  • Help strategize, plan, and monitor the annual marketing budget, identifying high-ROI opportunities.


What We Are Looking For

  • 8 years of performance marketing experience, ideally with a premium or e-commerce brand
  • Based in Boston (or willing to relocate) and available to work in-person 5 days/week
  • Committed to thoughtfully growing a premium brand, with an appreciation for creativity and design
  • Deep experience with GA4, Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Looker (or other BI tools), and a strong understanding of attribution frameworks, marketing efficiency ratios, and customer lifetime value
  • Eager to experiment with creative growth strategies, test rapidly, analyze results, and adapt quickly.
  • Excited about exploring new technologies and AI tools to boost effectiveness and efficiency
  • Thrives in a fast-moving environment and is excited to roll up their sleeves and execute.
  • Exceptionally analytical and action-oriented, with the drive to turn insights into results
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple initiatives at once.
  • Passion for chocolate, food, or premium retail is a plus.

Salary : $140,000 - $180,000

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