Growth Strategy Manager

Summary

Join ChowNow as a Growth Strategy Manager and work directly with the executive team on critical strategic questions. This role offers broad exposure, from optimizing go-to-market strategies with Sales and Marketing to leading cross-functional initiatives with Product & CX teams. Projects vary in scope, from short-term opportunity assessments to full ownership of initiatives from strategy to execution. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, action-oriented former consultant seeking a transition from strategy to impact. This is a remote role based in the United States. ChowNow prioritizes restaurants, diversity, and proactive employees who consistently exceed expectations and seek new challenges. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• 2–4 years at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain), ideally with exposure to growth strategy, go-to-market, product or AI strategy
• Strategic + Operational Mindset: Equally comfortable building a growth strategy from a blank sheet of paper and rolling up your sleeves to drive execution
• Analytical Rigor: Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills. Ability to quickly size opportunities, analyze complex datasets, and make data-backed recommendations
• Business Acumen: Deep curiosity about how businesses work. You are adept with understanding business KPIs and operational metrics
• Leadership & Influence: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. You are able to distill information down and uncover insights in order to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse teams
• Bias for Action: Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. You’re not afraid to dive in, ask questions, and figure things out
• Adaptability: Excited by variety. You’re comfortable switching contexts and leading multiple projects in parallel

Responsibilities

• Partner with the executive team to help define the company’s long-term vision, strategic priorities, and growth roadmap
• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives from opportunity sizing to execution—ranging from new market entry, category expansion, monetization to operational efficiency
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations) to drive alignment and deliver measurable outcomes
• Conduct in-depth analyses to identify growth levers, customer insights, and business model improvements
• Develop executive-ready presentations to communicate recommendations and influence decision-making
• Serve as a thought partner and “internal consultant” to business leaders across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to SaaS, marketplaces, or tech startups is a plus

Benefits

• Expected Base Salary Range: $121,000 - $190,000 depending on candidate location and level of experience
• Ongoing training and growth opportunities
• A "Best Place to Work" winner multiple times where we focus on creating a great employee experience
• Rock solid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Mental Health Coverage - we offer several programs to support your mental health and wellness goals
• Unlimited Paid Vacation. We expect you to work hard, but still enjoy your personal life
• 7 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents (within the first year of birth or adoption), 8 Weeks of Paid Pregnancy Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• Employer-contributing student loan assistance program or continuing education reimbursement program
• Commuter benefits (including Uber Pool)
• Employee Stock Incentive Plan
• Pet insurance for your fur babies