Head of Growth

Il y a 3 jours

SaintNazaire, Pays de la Loire, France GONG Temps plein 90 000 € - 150 000 € Contrat

Company

Founded in 1996, GONG has grown from a pioneering French surf brand into a fast-scaling international player, driven by one mission: sharing our passion for board sports with the world.

Today, with 100+ employees and €30M turnover, GONG is expanding rapidly, blending innovation, lifestyle, and performance across Surf, SUP, Kite, and Wing Foil.

Our DNA is simple: Sharing.

  • Sharing our creations.
  • Sharing our know-how.
  • Sharing our lifestyle.
  • And above all, sharing with everyone.

Our model is disruptive.

By cutting out intermediaries, GONG makes premium gear accessible to all: expert advice, flawless service, unbeatable prices.

The result:

Everyone can enjoy the water at the highest level.

Job Opportunity

We are looking for a Head of Growth (Marketing) to drive GONG’s global growth and scale the brand internationally. Reporting directly to Patrice Guénolé, this role is at the heart of our transformation into a global icon.

Build and execute a bold, ROI-driven marketing strategy.

Your Mission

  • Lead all paid media channels (Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube) and push performance to the next level.
  • Design a powerful CRM and loyalty engine (Klaviyo, Shopify, Brevo) that maximizes Customer Lifetime Value.
  • Harness AI and data science to personalize journeys, predict behaviour, and unlock growth opportunities.
  • Turn insight into action through advanced analytics and clear KPI reporting.
  • Partner with Communication, Product, and E-commerce to deliver seamless launches and campaigns.

A role for a visionary leader who can balance strategy and execution, with the ambition to take a disruptive brand global.

Your Profile

We’re looking for a growth leader with the vision, expertise, and passion to match our ambitions:

  • With a solid knowledge of our universe through:
  • Professional experience in the industry
  • Active practice of our sports
  • Deep understanding of products and surf culture
  • Hands-on use of our equipment
  • Proven track record (7–10 years) in marketing leadership, performance marketing, or growth strategy in a DNVB or e-commerce environment.
  • Strong mastery of Ads (Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube) with a data-first mindset.
  • Deep expertise in CRM, retention, and marketing automation with focus on CLV.
  • Advanced skills in analytics (GA, Looker, attribution) and comfort with data-driven decision-making.
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI into marketing workflows.
  • Strong leadership, analytical mindset, and culture of experimentation.
  • Fluent English & French. Other languages are a plus.