Associate Director of Growth, Block
$135-185k
+ Equity
More information about location
Office located in Brooklyn, NY
Home renovation providers
Open for applications
Home renovation providers
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$135-185k
+ Equity
More information about location
Office located in Brooklyn, NY
101-200 employees
Company mission
To give homeowners a better way to improve the spaces they live in, and to give contractors a better way to work.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of professional experience, with a focus on Marketplace Supply, Partnerships, Project Management, Account Management, or other operational / strategic roles
- Experience or interest in construction or adjacent industries; ability to quickly develop an understanding of general contractor operations and business fundamentals
- 3+ years of people management experience
- Ability to think strategically about and build a network of industry partners
- Strong ability to build partnerships on a foundation of trust and mutual growth
- Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally, including with Sales, Product, and Analytics teams
- Equal strength in strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong commitment to driving results
What the job involves
- We are looking for a passionate Associate Director to lead the supply side of our marketplace, and champion Block’s contractor network as a strategic growth driver for the business
- We are laser focused on recruiting high-quality contractors in our target markets and working hand-in-hand with these contractors to enable them to win work in Block’s marketplace
- At the helm of our Contractor Network team, you will shape and execute on network growth strategy, own contractor enablement and success, and be a core part of the team driving growth at Block
- You will build deep relationships with our contractors and understand the ins and outs of their businesses, enabling you to be the voice of the contractor across the organization
- You will work closely with our Product team to build impactful platform experiences for contractors, helping our network to build thriving businesses with Block
- Shape and execute the strategy for Block’s contractor network, attracting top residential contractors in our target markets and enabling them to win projects in our marketplace
- Lead the Contractor Network team with a hands-on approach
- Grow the contractor network by building a pipeline of strong candidates, running a robust vetting process, and onboarding qualified contractors through close collaboration and coaching
- Establish trust-based relationships with contractors across the network and work closely to ensure their success in the marketplace
- As a Growth leader, work closely with Block’s Sales team to match homeowners with the right contractors and enable contractors to win projects
- Work closely with Product teams to build great platform experiences that help contractors succeed and grow their businesses
- Be the voice of the contractor at Block and advocate for the contractor experience
- Evolve the contractor network as a strategic differentiator and growth lever for Block
- Act as a construction SME for teams across the business
Our take
Home improvement can be expensive, time-consuming and painfully over-complicated. Block Renovation solves this problem with its managed marketplace platform.
When it first launched, Block focused on bathroom renovation. Since then, it has expanded to encompass all areas of home improvement, guiding both homeowners and contractors through the renovation process. This dual focus not only produces better results, but also gives Block a key business advantage over rival platforms.
Block has raised over $94 million in funding, and industry confidence in its platform is riding high. The home improvement industry is worth $400 billion, and demand for platforms such as Block's is rising steadily. As such, the company is likely to see impressive gains over the next five years.
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Company Specialist
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2021
$50m
SERIES C
Jul 2021
$40m
SERIES B
Total funding: $118.4m
Company benefits
- Earn equity in an early stage high-growth company
- 100% subsidized health insurance, dental coverage, vision coverage
- 12 weeks universal fully paid family leave
- PTO and company holidays
- 3 weeks a year where you can work anywhere
- 401k retirement savings plan with matching employer contribution
- Employee discount on renovation services
- Budgeted learning and development stipends
- Working alongside an ambitious, kind, no-drama team
Company values
- Force simplicity
- Problems are our fuel
- Be tenacious and calm
- Save money and time where we should
- Speed is advantage
- Stay humble -- in failure and success
Company HQ
Fulton Ferry District, NY
Articles
Leadership
Koda Wang
(Co-founder)Became Chief Operating Officer of the fast-growing Huffington Post after starting their career as a consultant at Booz & Company. Prior to Block, was Chief Customer Officer at Rent the Runway.
Luke Sherwin
(Co-founder)Prior to Block, they co-founded Casper, a rapidly growing e-commerce mattress company. Also co-founded Consignd, a manufacturing startup.
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