As the first growth hire at this fast-scaling AI startup, you will literally own how the world discovers the product. You will build the demand generation engine from scratch, leveraging advanced SEO, AEO, and complex automations to solve the broken sales admin stack while working directly alongside the founding team.
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Growth Specialist at Zig
Are you ready to own how the world discovers the next generation of sales infrastructure? This AI-driven startup is looking for a first growth hire to build their demand gen and automation engine from scratch. You'll work directly with the founders to solve the broken sales admin stack, leveraging SEO, AEO, and sophisticated workflows. If you thrive on autonomy and want founding-level equity in a high-growth San Francisco startup, this is your chance to define a category.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Zig
Role overview
saas15 employees
Zig.ai is an AI-powered sales execution platform that embeds AI agents into sales and operational workflows. It automates tasks such as follow-ups, CRM updates, meeting prep, lead routing, and outbound sequencing, capturing data from interactions to compound intelligence and improve efficiency. The platform eliminates manual admin work, connects CRM, inbox, outreach tools, and data, and uses outcome-based pricing charging only for verified AI-completed work.[2][3][5][6]
What you will do
- Architect and execute a comprehensive demand generation strategy from the ground up to drive high-intent pipeline
- Build and manage sophisticated automation workflows to scale outreach and lead capture without increasing headcount
- Lead SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) initiatives to ensure the product dominates search and AI-driven discovery
Who this is a fit for
- Proven track record as an early-stage individual contributor who has successfully owned and scaled pipeline growth
- Technical proficiency in marketing automations and a deep understanding of modern SEO/AEO landscapes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to move from high-level strategy to hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
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Why this role is remarkable
- Rare opportunity to be the first growth hire with direct access to the CEO and influence over the entire go-to-market strategy
- High-impact role tackling the massive "sales admin stack" problem using cutting-edge AI and automation technology
- Founding-level equity and massive career trajectory within a well-funded startup team in the heart of the AI revolution
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What happens next?
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If your profile’s a match and Zig wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.