Chief Growth Officer

About Materials MarketMaterials Market is a managed marketplace for bulky construction materials.We’re fixing a fragmented, opaque market where pricing is political and access is unequal — building a fair, transparent system where customers and suppliers trade on equal terms.We turn a fragmented network of merchants and distributors into one simple way to buy heavy, first-fix materials. Customers — from DIYers to tradespeople — get competitive, market-informed prices and reliable delivery through a single platform. Suppliers keep control, choosing the orders that suit their branches, fleets and margins.We’re backed by Fuel Ventures and Active Partners, with a board including James Mackenzie, former Managing Director of Travis Perkins, and Tom Studd, former partner at Vitruvian Partners.We’ve proven the core marketplace engine. Now we’re at an inflection point - and need to build the growth function that defines the next stage.The RoleAs Chief Growth Officer, you will define and own the entire growth engine at Materials Market. This is a true executive leadership role, reporting to the CEO and shaping company strategy.You will be accountable for sustainable revenue growth - overseeing acquisition, activation and retention - and ensuring we balance short-term revenue performance with long-term brand equity and customer lifetime value.You will sit on the senior leadership team, working directly with the founders and board, and will play a central role in defining how Materials Market wins its category.ResponsibilitiesDefine and evolve Materials Market’s brand positioning across all customer touchpointsMove beyond pure performance marketing into brand, content, PR and creative campaignsOwn lifecycle marketing, CRM and retention systemsDesign and optimise end-to-end customer journeysSet the creative bar across campaigns, web, ads and emailLead go-to-market strategy for new products and growth initiativesWork cross-functionally with Product, Operations and AnalyticsBuild and develop the growth team over timeThis is a hands-on leadership role. In the early stages, you will be shaping campaigns, writing copy and setting direction yourself.RequirementsProven experience across brand, performance, CRM and lifecycle marketingTrack record of building brands alongside revenue growthStrong creative judgement and messaging skillsSystems thinker - comfortable designing customer journeys and retention loopsExperience leading and developing marketing teamsComfortable operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environmentDesirableExperience in marketplace, platform or two-sided business modelsExperience scaling growth in a Series A/B businessNot ForPure performance channel specialistsCorporate brand leaders used to large teams and long timelinesLeaders who prefer strategy without executionWhat We OfferA defining leadership role at an inflection pointDirect impact on company trajectoryMeaningful equityA seat at the executive tableBacking from experienced investors and board membersHow to ApplyApply directly via LinkedIn or message Samuel Hunt (Co-Founder & CEO) to discuss the opportunity confidentially.