AI-First Growth Manager, Equestrian E-Commerce
$110k-$140k/y
Schneider Saddlery2 days ago
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Summary
Schneider Saddlery is seeking an AI-First Growth Manager for their Equestrian E-Commerce team in Chagrin Falls, OH. The role involves combining equestrian passion with AI technical skills to manage the complete customer acquisition engine.
About the Role
As the AI-First Growth Manager, you will own the customer acquisition engine, managing paid acquisition channels, optimizing platforms like Shopify, developing SEO strategies, executing Amazon channel strategies, and building AI systems for marketing operations. You will also manage ad budgets, conduct data analysis, and collaborate with various teams to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth.
About You
Required:
- Active or former equestrian (rider, horse owner, or deep enthusiast)
- 5-7 years in growth marketing, performance marketing, or DTC e-commerce
- Portfolio of AI tools/automations you've BUILT (not just used)
- Hands-on Shopify (or similar e-commerce platform) experience
- GA4 and SQL for analytics
- Paid advertising expertise (Google Ads, Meta Ads)
- CRO and A/B testing methodology knowledge
- Growth mindset: admits mistakes quickly, always learning
Preferred:
- Horse owner or active rider (any discipline)
- Built production AI systems or deployed agents
- "Vibe coding" practice (using Claude/ChatGPT to build things daily)
- Experience in niche/community-focused brands
- Systems-thinking: builds processes that run without you
Benefits
- Base Salary: $110,000-140,000 (based on experience)
- Performance Bonus: 20-30% of base (tied to growth metrics)
- Total Compensation: $132,000-182,000
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Professional development budget
- AI tools and software budget
- Remote-friendly/hybrid work options
Schneider Saddlery
There is a unique emotional bond between horse and rider that can’t be easily explained. We’re equestrians, and our passion for this way of life defines everything we do: the clothes we wear, the friends we have, how we spend our time, and the place we call home. Horses Define Who We Are At Schneiders, we understand that bond, and we’ve built our company around helping the horse community care for our equine partners. We’re obsessed with horse blankets that fit and equipment that simplifies your stable. We support you whether you ride trails, compete nationally or something in between. Because horses define who we are too. Who’s we? It’s all of us. Riders. And Schneiders. Since 1948. Learn more about Schneider Saddlery at sstack.com.
Chagrin Falls, OH