Connecticut Innovations
Vice President of Growth
Connecticut Innovations, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.
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Come join Arccos Golf. Golf’s #1 Game Tracker!!
About Arccos
Arccos, golf’s #1 on-course tracking system, is the official game tracker of the PGA TOUR. As a pioneering developer of revolutionary connected golf products, our mission is to transform the golfing experience by seamlessly combining automatic shot tracking with Artificial Intelligence and Stroke Gained Analytics. We provide golfers the ability to track their game like the pros and deliver insights so they can play smarter and shoot lower scores.
Listed among the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, ranking #3 in the Sports category globally, Arccos boasts the golf industry’s richest data set. Arccos’ official partners include PING, TaylorMade, Cobra Golf, Srixon / Cleveland Golf, Club Champion, Me And My Golf, EA Sports and Golf Digest.
Among Arccos’ investors are many of golf’s biggest brands and most impactful businesses, including the PGA TOUR, PING, Inc., TaylorMade Golf Company, Cobra PUMA Golf and Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE: MODG).
Learn more about us:
www.arccosgolf.com
Why Work at Arccos?
The company has completed a successful Series C raise. Arccos has tracked over 1 billion golf shots, over 21 million rounds of gold have been played using Arccos technology and the company has mapped its technology to over 40,000 golf courses. Arccos’ technology is available on both IOS and Android mobile phones, as well as most smartwatches. Arccos has received awards from numerous media and business organizations, such as Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, Golf Channel, MyGolfSpy, National Golf Foundation, Golf Monthly, Golf Today, SCOREGolf, American Golf, Connecticut Technology Council, ING, Gear Patrol and the PGA of America, among others.
Position Overview
We are seeking a bold, data-driven leader the charge in scaling our customer base, optimizing conversion and retention, and unlocking the next stage of monetization across hardware and software.
This executive will oversee user acquisition, lifecycle marketing, ecommerce, pricing strategy, and customer monetization. You’ll lead a team focused on full-funnel performance—from the first click through to paid subscriber retention—and serve as a central driver of our business growth. You are not just a marketer—you’re a revenue owner and builder with the instincts of a product manager, the analytical rigor of a growth scientist, and the energy of a startup founder.
Key Responsibilities
Growth and Revenue Strategy Define and own the integrated growth strategy to scale user acquisition, engagement, conversion, and LTV. Lead performance marketing across paid search, paid social, affiliate, influencer, SEO, and emerging channels. Develop and execute pricing, packaging, and promotional strategies to drive subscription and ecommerce revenue. Oversee DTC storefront strategy, funnel design, and conversion rate optimization across platforms.
Lifecycle & Retention Build and scale a full-stack lifecycle marketing function (email, push, SMS, in-app) focused on engagement, onboarding, and retention. Design customer segmentation, cohort strategies, and personalized journeys to improve LTV and reduce churn.
Analytics & Experimentation Drive a culture of rapid experimentation—test and iterate on growth levers, from landing pages to monetization models. Define and own growth KPIs across CAC, LTV, retention, ARPU, and conversion. Partner with Data and Product to build dashboards, reporting systems, and attribution frameworks.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Recruit, develop, and inspire a world-class growth team spanning performance marketing, lifecycle, growth ops, and ecommerce. Collaborate closely with Brand, Product, Engineering, Design, and Analytics to align roadmaps and execute high-impact initiatives. Manage external agencies and partners as needed to augment internal capabilities.
What You Bring
10+ years of experience in high-growth DTC, consumer SaaS, or mobile product businesses. 5+ years in a growth or revenue leadership role, with demonstrated success scaling revenue and subscriber bases significantly with small teams. Deep expertise in paid acquisition channels (Meta, Google, programmatic, affiliate) and lifecycle tools (e.g., Braze, Iterable, Klaviyo). Track record of optimizing ecommerce and subscription funnels—from homepage to checkout to retention. Track record of building sales via Amazon. Strong command of marketing analytics, experimentation frameworks, and A/B testing methodologies. Ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative insights into actionable, high-leverage strategies. Comfortable with data tools (e.g., SQL, Amplitude, Looker, etc.) or working closely with technical counterparts. High-ownership, builder mentality. Scrappy, fast-moving, and decisive. Experience in international markets, mobile-first growth, or consumer IoT is a plus. Strong golf passion and understanding of the game.
How You Work
Obsessively customer-focused and results-oriented. Equally comfortable with strategy and hands-on execution. Collaborative, ego-free, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Energized by the opportunity to take a strong brand and loyal user base to scale. Ability and desire to play golf.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + 100% performance bonus Significant equity package 401(k) with company match Medical, dental & vision insurance Golf reimbursements Work with a passionate, entrepreneurial team building the future of golf
Arccos is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seek to diversify our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.
Come join Arccos Golf. Golf’s #1 Game Tracker!!
About Arccos
Arccos, golf’s #1 on-course tracking system, is the official game tracker of the PGA TOUR. As a pioneering developer of revolutionary connected golf products, our mission is to transform the golfing experience by seamlessly combining automatic shot tracking with Artificial Intelligence and Stroke Gained Analytics. We provide golfers the ability to track their game like the pros and deliver insights so they can play smarter and shoot lower scores.
Listed among the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, ranking #3 in the Sports category globally, Arccos boasts the golf industry’s richest data set. Arccos’ official partners include PING, TaylorMade, Cobra Golf, Srixon / Cleveland Golf, Club Champion, Me And My Golf, EA Sports and Golf Digest.
Among Arccos’ investors are many of golf’s biggest brands and most impactful businesses, including the PGA TOUR, PING, Inc., TaylorMade Golf Company, Cobra PUMA Golf and Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE: MODG).
Learn more about us:
www.arccosgolf.com
Why Work at Arccos?
The company has completed a successful Series C raise. Arccos has tracked over 1 billion golf shots, over 21 million rounds of gold have been played using Arccos technology and the company has mapped its technology to over 40,000 golf courses. Arccos’ technology is available on both IOS and Android mobile phones, as well as most smartwatches. Arccos has received awards from numerous media and business organizations, such as Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, Golf Channel, MyGolfSpy, National Golf Foundation, Golf Monthly, Golf Today, SCOREGolf, American Golf, Connecticut Technology Council, ING, Gear Patrol and the PGA of America, among others.
Position Overview
We are seeking a bold, data-driven leader the charge in scaling our customer base, optimizing conversion and retention, and unlocking the next stage of monetization across hardware and software.
This executive will oversee user acquisition, lifecycle marketing, ecommerce, pricing strategy, and customer monetization. You’ll lead a team focused on full-funnel performance—from the first click through to paid subscriber retention—and serve as a central driver of our business growth. You are not just a marketer—you’re a revenue owner and builder with the instincts of a product manager, the analytical rigor of a growth scientist, and the energy of a startup founder.
Key Responsibilities
Growth and Revenue Strategy Define and own the integrated growth strategy to scale user acquisition, engagement, conversion, and LTV. Lead performance marketing across paid search, paid social, affiliate, influencer, SEO, and emerging channels. Develop and execute pricing, packaging, and promotional strategies to drive subscription and ecommerce revenue. Oversee DTC storefront strategy, funnel design, and conversion rate optimization across platforms.
Lifecycle & Retention Build and scale a full-stack lifecycle marketing function (email, push, SMS, in-app) focused on engagement, onboarding, and retention. Design customer segmentation, cohort strategies, and personalized journeys to improve LTV and reduce churn.
Analytics & Experimentation Drive a culture of rapid experimentation—test and iterate on growth levers, from landing pages to monetization models. Define and own growth KPIs across CAC, LTV, retention, ARPU, and conversion. Partner with Data and Product to build dashboards, reporting systems, and attribution frameworks.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Recruit, develop, and inspire a world-class growth team spanning performance marketing, lifecycle, growth ops, and ecommerce. Collaborate closely with Brand, Product, Engineering, Design, and Analytics to align roadmaps and execute high-impact initiatives. Manage external agencies and partners as needed to augment internal capabilities.
What You Bring
10+ years of experience in high-growth DTC, consumer SaaS, or mobile product businesses. 5+ years in a growth or revenue leadership role, with demonstrated success scaling revenue and subscriber bases significantly with small teams. Deep expertise in paid acquisition channels (Meta, Google, programmatic, affiliate) and lifecycle tools (e.g., Braze, Iterable, Klaviyo). Track record of optimizing ecommerce and subscription funnels—from homepage to checkout to retention. Track record of building sales via Amazon. Strong command of marketing analytics, experimentation frameworks, and A/B testing methodologies. Ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative insights into actionable, high-leverage strategies. Comfortable with data tools (e.g., SQL, Amplitude, Looker, etc.) or working closely with technical counterparts. High-ownership, builder mentality. Scrappy, fast-moving, and decisive. Experience in international markets, mobile-first growth, or consumer IoT is a plus. Strong golf passion and understanding of the game.
How You Work
Obsessively customer-focused and results-oriented. Equally comfortable with strategy and hands-on execution. Collaborative, ego-free, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Energized by the opportunity to take a strong brand and loyal user base to scale. Ability and desire to play golf.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + 100% performance bonus Significant equity package 401(k) with company match Medical, dental & vision insurance Golf reimbursements Work with a passionate, entrepreneurial team building the future of golf
Arccos is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seek to diversify our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.