Pathfinder Brands
Conversion Rate Optimization DTC (Remote)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Pathfinder Brands | CRO Manager
Location: NYC time zone - remote
Commitment: Full-time
About Pathfinder
Pathfinder is a brand platform on a mission to acquire, scale, and revitalize exceptional consumer brands in the U.S. Backed by a committed capital vehicle and led by founders with experience spanning Stanford GSB, Harvard Law, Y Combinator, Forbes 30U30, and deep expertise in e-commerce, marketing, and finance, we acquire high-potential DTC brands and unlock growth through hands-on operational excellence. We have acquired several brands to-date and are building a dream team of experts who want to turn previously mismanaged brands into breakout successes.
Our long-term vision: build a $100M+ portfolio of beloved, performance-driven consumer brands.
About the Role
We’re hiring an exceptional CRO Manager to turn traffic into purchases for 2 in-house DTC brands.
In this remote role, you will own and execute conversion optimization strategies to maximize website performance and marketing funnel efficiency.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Growth, Design, and web development teams to create data-driven experiments, implement UX/UI improvements, and drive measurable conversion rate growth.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the development and execution of A/B tests, multivariate tests, and personalization strategies to improve conversion rates and optimize user experiences.
- Conduct and analyze user research, heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys to identify drop-off points and pain points in the user journey.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive CRO strategy focused on increasing conversions across all digital platforms, including web, mobile, and app interfaces.
- Work closely with UX/UI designers, developers, and content teams to create and execute on optimization plans. Ensure changes are effectively implemented and tracked.
- Use tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and other CRO platforms to measure, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of experiments.
- Apply a user-centered approach to solving design and usability challenges, creating smooth and effective user flows that drive desired outcomes.
- Continuously refine the CRO process, advocating for best practices in testing and optimization within the organization.
- Work closely with stakeholders from marketing, sales, and product teams in an agile environment, ensuring alignment on goals and strategies.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a CRO or digital optimization role, with a proven track record of improving conversion rates.
- Strong understanding of A/B testing, multivariate testing, and personalization techniques. Expertise in using testing platforms (e.g., Optimizely, VWO) and analytical tools like Google Analytics.
- Ability to draw actionable insights from user behavior data, and translate these insights into optimization plans.
- Comfortable with the technical aspects of web analytics, basic HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to communicate requirements to developers.
- Understanding of UX/UI principles and how design impacts conversion rates.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams.
Why Join Pathfinder?
- High Ownership: Lead growth across a $100M+ brand platform
- Creative Autonomy: Big sandbox, bold ideas encouraged
- Cross-Brand Impact: Learn and scale across multiple industries and audiences
- Fast Execution: We move quickly and prioritize performance
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location