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Director of Growth: Facts, Skills, and Next Paths

A Director of Growth is responsible for identifying and capturing new business opportunities that drive revenue and market expansion. Day-to-day work includes building and managing a sales pipeline, developing go-to-market strategies, and using data to decide which channels or products to invest in.

Core responsibilities span user acquisition, CRM, business development, and revenue growth. This role sits between product, sales, and strategy teams, translating data into action. For example, at Analytica, the role focuses on securing government contracts by qualifying opportunities and building teaming strategies. At Virgin Voyages, the Director of Digital Strategy & eCommerce drives revenue performance across the digital ecosystem using data-driven marketing.

The median salary is approximately $117,500, and the most requested skills in current job postings are Operational Excellence, Partner Management, Leadership, and Revenue Growth, each appearing in a third of postings.

$185,500 – $287,500

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35.9 shared skills

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Salary (live)

$185,500 – $287,500

median $219,315

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10+ recent postings

Who's hiring

Consigli Construction, ParkVista Health Center, Augusta Health

The Skill Blueprint for Director of Growth

The core competencies employers ask for. Use them to strengthen your resume, spot gaps, and compare related career options.

In demand right nowMarketing · 50%Strategy · 50%Leadership · 50%Sales · 50%Growth Strategy · 40%Business Development · 40%Market Expansion · 30%Client Engagement · 30%

Where Else Can Director of Growth Skills Take You?

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Why People Explore Director of Growth

High Impact Visibility

Director of Growths sit at a critical intersection in the organization. Your work directly ties to key business metrics — making your impact visible across teams and to leadership.

Resume Signal

The skills behind Director of Growth — User Acquisition, CRM, Business Development — give you concrete language for resumes, interviews, and adjacent roles.