Head of Growth – Paid Social

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. Lead three Growth teams and shape them into a high-performing unit .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyLead💰 €100,000 - €160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Performance Marketing with a focus on Full-Funnel Campaigns, integrating AI into strategies and creative execution. Proven ability to lead and build high-performing teams while driving growth for D2C brands through effective CRM and Retention strategies.

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Performance MarketingFull-Funnel CampaignsTeam LeadershipAI IntegrationD2C Brand Growth

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Hard Skills

Performance MarketingFull-Funnel CampaignsCRM ExperienceRetention StrategiesCustomer Journey Mapping

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCreative Strategy Development

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsGrowth Engine Development

Industry Keywords

D2C BrandsAgency ExperienceLead GenerationPipeline Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead three Growth teams and shape them into a high-performing unit
Develop the offering from Paid Social into Full Funnel, and establish Retention and CRM as new pillars
Define the Creative Strategy for clients and connect data with creative execution
Integrate AI consistently into strategy, creative work, and reporting
Help build the agency’s Growth Engine from the ground up, from lead generation through pipeline management
Work directly with the executive leadership team
Lead the entire Growth function

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have hands-on experience in Performance Marketing spanning several years and think in terms of customer journeys rather than channels
You have experience with D2C brands and know what truly drives their growth
You have built and led teams, ideally with team leads reporting to you
You come from an agency, brand, or company-building background—not rigid corporate structures
You are AI-native: AI is a tool for you, not an experiment
You have owned Full-Funnel campaigns
CRM and Retention experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly attractive compensation package with variable pay or virtual equity participation
Genuine opportunity to shape the business at leadership level, working directly with the executive leadership team
Work hybrid in Berlin or fully remote from anywhere in Germany
Annual overseas workation with the entire team
30 days of paid leave
Urban Sports Club membership or Deutschlandticket
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Company pension scheme
Discount platforms
Permanent employment contract