Overview
Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals are seeking a results-driven and strategic Senior Digital Marketing Manager to lead our digital acquisition efforts and grow our DTC businesses. This role will oversee all performance marketing channelsincluding paid, organic, and affiliate marketingand manage a small but mighty team. You'll work cross-functionally with Creative, Brand, and Ecomm to execute high-impact campaigns that drive traffic, conversions, and revenue across our two fast-growing cannabis and wellness brands. This role reports to the Senior Director of Marketing. This role is based in Seattle, WA.
Responsibilities
- Acquisition Strategy & Execution
Own and optimize the full acquisition funnel across paid and organic channelsincluding SEM, paid social, display, sponsored content, affiliate, influencer, and emerging platforms
Strategically manage vendor and platform relationships (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, affiliate platforms, etc.) to ensure performance and alignment with business goalsNavigate advertising compliance challenges unique to cannabis and natural wellness products by developing strategies that work withinand sometimes aroundthe limitations of major platformsThink creatively and resourcefully about growth : identify new acquisition opportunities through content partnerships, influencer programs, email / SMS campaigns, native placements, and niche publishersTailor messaging and spend strategies for new vs. returning customers across distinct product lines (THC, CBD, functional wellness)Champion a test-and-learn mindsetdevelop A / B tests for creative, landing pages, targeting, and messaging to continually improve campaign performanceData, Reporting & OptimizationAnalyze acquisition performance metrics (CAC, ROAS, LTV, conversion rates, etc.) to identify opportunities and reduce cost per acquisition
Develop weekly and monthly reports to track KPIs, surface insights, and communicate business impact to internal stakeholders. Maintain dashboards or visualization tools that clearly track campaign health and trajectoryProactively identify performance issues, uncover root causes, and implement improvements across underperforming campaigns or channelsRegularly analyze customer cohorts and acquisition paths to identify high-value segments and optimize spend allocationOwn A / B testing roadmaps across acquisition channels to continually refine tactics and creativeTeam Management & LeadershipManage and support two direct reports : Affiliate Marketing Manager and Social Media & Community Specialist
Foster collaboration across teams and develop systems for executing performance and growth strategies at scaleCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with the creative team to ideate, brief, and test new ad creatives, landing pages, and campaign messaging
Collaborate with Ecomm, Brand, and Product Marketing teams to align acquisition initiatives with product launches, seasonal campaigns, and promotional calendarsQualifications
5+ years of digital marketing or performance marketing experience, preferably in CPG, wellness, or highly regulated categories (e.g., cannabis, supplements, alcohol)A strategic thinker and creative problem solveryou've navigated advertising restrictions before and know how to work around limitations without sacrificing resultsDemonstrated success managing acquisition across paid media platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, programmatic, etc.)Analytical mindset with a strong grasp of performance metrics, conversion funnels, and customer LTVHands-on experience using ad platforms, analytics tools (GA4, Looker, Shopify, etc.), and affiliate networksProven leadership and team management capabilitiesComfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environmentBonus : Experience with both high-velocity ecomm and regulated products (CBD, THC, or wellness)Benefits
Medical, Dental, VisionFive weeks PTO & 3 holidaysFully stocked kitchen401(k) plan#J-18808-Ljbffr