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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Founding Growth Lead - **Company:** CLERA, LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $228,800.0 - $364,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Search Technologies, Web Analytics, Large Language Models - **Published:** May 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c5e581848c4c90ce ## About the Role Do you have experience in Startup experience?, Required: * 3+ years in growth or product marketing roles at high-growth startups, with a track record of end-to-end ownership. * Proven experience owning product marketing fully: defining features for launches, crafting messaging, and coordinating with engineering and video/creative teams. * Experience running events programs for professional audiences (concept to execution to follow-up). * Demonstrated ability to build and manage agency and partner relationships for distribution. * Strong track record designing and running growth experiments with rapid iteration. * Exceptional storytelling and messaging skills - able to translate complex ideas into sharp, compelling narratives. * High adaptability; comfortable thriving in ambiguity and rapid change. * US work authorization required (no visa sponsorship available). * Available to work on-site in SoHo, NYC (no remote; no student applicants). Nice to Have: * Experience with AI/LLM technologies and applying AI to marketing or SEO workflows. * Background in B2B SaaS marketing platforms or adjacent martech. * Familiarity with tools such as SEO analytics platforms, CRMs, ad platforms, and AI search tools. ## Description An early-stage B2B SaaS startup in the marketing AI space is looking for a Founding Growth Lead to own end-to-end growth and product marketing. You'll work directly alongside the founder as a true strategic partner - building the playbooks, running the experiments, and crafting the narratives that drive top-of-funnel momentum. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role at the ground floor of a fast-moving team. This is a fully on-site role based in SoHo, New York City. 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