Head of Growth
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
Proton is one of Europe’s fastest growing scale-ups, serving more than 100 million users around the world. Since the launch of our first service – Proton Mail – in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN, Proton now provides an ecosystem of well-known services such as Proton VPN, Proton Drive (encrypted file storage), Proton Pass (encrypted password manager) and much more.
Our mission is to build a more ethical and responsible alternative to Big Tech services, with a focus on end-to-end encryption, privacy, open-source and ease-of-use. Our user-first approach has helped Proton grow organically to serve millions of consumers and businesses around the world, with users from organisations including The Guardian, The New York Times and the UN. Proton does not have venture capital investors, is profitable and self-sufficient, and today has over 500 employees representing over 40 nationalities. We're headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with additional offices in Zurich, London, Paris, Barcelona, Taipei, Skopje, Vilnius and Prague.
As one of Europe's fastest-growing companies, we offer the chance to tackle complex challenges, influence millions and shape a more equitable internet. We want to create more than just one of the world's most impactful tech companies: we want to create a new internet that serves the interests of all people. We need you, your voice, your ideas and your ambition to make it happen.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a Head of Growth to spearhead all growth activities for the Proton's Mail & Calendar product. You will identify the growth levers and build the roadmap with other senior stakeholders (engineering, product, marketing) to enable the business unit to achieve its growth objectives. This is a high profile role which will have a concrete impact on one of our key products.
What you will do
- Manage growth, acquisition, and retention strategies and execution across all marketing channels for Proton
- Develop go-to-market plans, pricing strategies plans and business models to support the revenue growth of our business units
- Define & champion Proton's target audiences, messaging, and positioning.
- Master the competitive landscape and evaluate market gaps and business development opportunities.
- Act as the users’ advocate and the voice of the market, synthesizing customer feedback into actionable insights to inform future product development
- Optimize conversion rates across the board, including landing pages, upgrade pages, renewal pages, and any other touchpoint for our products
- Own and drive the business metrics of the organization.
- Facilitate hand-in-hand collaboration between growth, product, engineering, marketing and data to align on the vision and the execution.
Job requirements
- Extensive proven experience in driving product revenue growth.
- We are looking for a candidate with extensive B2C/B2B background in SaaS (tech) product
- Exceptional project and program management. You need to be good at leadership by influence, as there will people outside of your reporting line that you must be able to motivate and inspire towards achieving your vision
- You need to be hands on. Proton’s culture is not corporate, and we expect our leaders to lead from the front
- Analytical and data driven. This is important at Proton, and we welcome candidates with scientific or engineering backgrounds who now work in marketing or growth.
- 360° business acumen in marketing, sales and finance.
- Cost-efficient mindset. Proton is a bootstrapped startup. We’re creative and efficient, because that’s how we will win in the long run.
- Ability to think outside the box. We are looking for creative individuals who aren't scared to make bold decisions that will move the needle.
Why Proton:
- Work with the best – Hiring at Proton is extremely selective. We believe that small teams with exceptional talent will always outperform larger teams with more bureaucracy. Build quickly with smart people from some of the world’s top universities and organisations who are here because they want to get things done.
- Grow with us – As one of Europe’s fastest growing tech companies, we provide opportunities for rapid career advancement. We prefer to promote from within whenever possible.
- Do work that matters – Proton’s services are at the forefront of defending freedom and democracy around the world, and our work helps save the lives of journalists and activists working on the front lines.
- Be part of a movement – Proton is not just world-class products and services; we are also leaders of a broader community-driven movement advancing a more socially responsible way of doing business online. Whether it’s through maintaining the core open-source libraries used by thousands of other businesses or providing financial/technological support to aligned organisations, your work will have an outsized impact on the world.
- Benefits – in addition to flexible working hours and career growth support, Proton offers other benefits such as free lunch at the office (or dinner, if needed) along with a supportive, tight-knit in-person office culture. All team members can also be shareholders, with the opportunity to gain outsized financial rewards for our success together.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.
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