Vice President, Growth Marketing

About CookUnity Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first‑of‑its‑kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 35 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready‑to‑eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever‑innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. Vice President, Growth Marketing About the Growth Organization The Growth team at CookUnity is the driving force behind our mission to scale the chef‑to‑you marketplace category and bring our incredible chef‑crafted product to millions of new eaters. We are storytellers, strategists, and operators—fueled by data, creativity, and the pursuit of exponential growth. As we expand our national footprint, the Growth organization plays a key role in shaping how CookUnity acquires, retains, and re‑engages customers, blending performance marketing, product innovation, and brand storytelling to redefine what “meal delivery” can be. About the Role The Vice President, Growth Marketing will lead the next stage of CookUnity's growth engine. This executive will own the company’s full‑funnel growth strategy, driving customer acquisition, activation, retention, and lifetime value across all digital and offline channels. You will set the vision, strategy, and operational rigor for paid and organic growth while partnering closely with Brand, Product, Data, and Creative leadership. Oversee a high‑performing team of marketers and channel experts across Paid Social, Search, CRM, CRO, and Emerging Platforms—building scalable, data‑informed systems that accelerate new customer growth and deepen engagement across the CookUnity experience. This role reports directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and plays a critical part in shaping the company's strategic roadmap, with visibility across executive and board‑level discussions. Key Responsibilities Lead the Growth Strategy: Own the full‑funnel growth vision and roadmap, integrating paid, owned, earned, and product‑led growth initiatives to scale efficiently while protecting CAC and maximizing LTV. Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and inspire a team of high‑performing growth marketers, channel leads, and analysts focused on acquisition, conversion, and retention. Channel Excellence: Oversee performance across Meta, Google, TikTok, DSPs, and emerging channels, while expanding into new frontiers such as influencer, affiliate, and partnership‑based growth. Data & Experimentation: Foster a rigorous culture of testing, measurement, and optimization—leveraging analytics, attribution, and cohort insights to drive decisions. Product‑Led Growth: Partner with Product and Tech to identify and execute high‑impact growth loops, cross‑sell, upsell, and referral initiatives across the CookUnity ecosystem. Brand x Growth Integration: Collaborate with Creative and Brand to develop compelling storytelling and performance‑driven creative that elevates CookUnity's chef‑led value proposition. Forecasting & Performance Management: Own growth forecasting, budget allocation, and reporting across all digital and offline performance channels. Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and platforms (AI, personalization, creator economy, etc.)—ensuring CookUnity remains at the forefront of modern marketing innovation. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in growth marketing, digital acquisition, and lifecycle management within fast‑paced, high‑growth DTC or marketplace environments. Proven success leading large‑scale customer acquisition and retention programs across multiple channels. Deep understanding of marketing analytics, attribution, cohort analysis, and performance forecasting. Exceptional leadership experience building and managing teams across media, data, creative, and product functions. Strong background in experimentation frameworks, conversion rate optimization, and funnel diagnostics. Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives to shape company strategy and growth objectives. Experience managing large marketing budgets with an ROI‑driven, analytical mindset. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Personal Characteristics Visionary leader with entrepreneurial energy, strategic clarity, and a bias toward action. Balances creativity and analytical rigor—equally fluent in data dashboards and storytelling decks. Highly collaborative and capable of influencing across multiple teams and stakeholders. Deep empathy for the customer and passion for building a category‑defining brand. Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, combining big‑picture thinking with tactical execution. Strong communicator who inspires teams, energizes partners, and can represent CookUnity externally as a growth thought leader. Benefits Health Insurance coverage 401(k) Plan Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1 Eligible for a bi‑annual performance bonus PTO policy and paid sick days / Unlimited PTO 5‑year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4‑week paid sabbatical Paid Family leave Compassionate Leave: 3‑5 days each time the need arises A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle Personalized Spanish coach Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position: $265,000 - $285,000 per year. Equal Opportunity Employer CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr