Growth Marketing Manager, AI Systems; Equestrian

Overview

You build AI systems. You run growth engines. And you have a horse in your life. Schneiders Saddlery requires it.

The Opportunity:
Build the AI-Powered Growth Engine for Equestrian E-Commerce Schneiders Saddlery (75-year heritage brand, $12B equestrian market) is hiring a Growth Manager who is a genuine AI builder — not a prompt tourist — and who understands horses.

We’re not looking for someone who just uses ChatGPT daily. We want someone who:

• Has BUILT production AI systems, automations, or custom applications
• Deploys agentic AI for real business outcomes (monitoring, segmentation, optimization)
• Practices "vibe coding" daily — using Claude/ChatGPT to build things, not just ask questions
• Creates Zapier/Make/n8n workflows with AI integration that actually run in production
• Has built custom dashboards, data pipelines, or prototyped with AI-assisted code
• Views AI as infrastructure, not a toy

Why we also require an equestrian background: the best AI system can’t tell you why a 200g fill blanket matters in November versus a 100g for a clipped horse in a heated barn. Knowing our community means knowing what to BUILD, not just how to build it.

You’re an active or former rider, a horse owner, or a deep enthusiast. Any discipline. The point is: you understand the customer because you ARE the customer.

Must-Have:

• Active/former equestrian (rider, horse owner, or deep enthusiast)
• 5–7 years growth marketing / DTC e-commerce
• Portfolio of AI systems/tools you’ve BUILT (production, not experiments)
• Shopify platform (hands-on implementation)
• GA4 + SQL (analytics fluency)
• Automation platforms (Zapier, Make, n8n, or similar) with AI integration
• "Vibe coding" as daily practice

Strong Preference:

• Python basics for analytics/automation
• Experience with Lang Chain, CrewAI, Auto Gen, or agent frameworks
• API integrations and webhook architectures
• Deployed agentic AI in production environments
• Built custom apps or tools from scratch using AI assistance

• Systematize Everything: Automate standard work. Build systems that run without you. If you’re doing it twice, build it once.
• Actions Unlock Answers: Move before you’re ready. Ship imperfect. Learn from production, not from planning.
• We Own the Outcome: Your metrics are yours. We keep growing. We’re in it with you. We’re built to last.

• $132K–$182K total comp ($110K–$140K base + 20–30% bonus)
• AI tool budget + autonomy to implement anything
• Six-figure ad budget with decision authority
• Direct collaboration with tech team on custom development
• A role where BOTH your AI skills AND your horse life matter
• Clear path:
  Manager ->
  Director -> VP
• Family-owned culture with fast decisions and real autonomy

• 10K–20K new customers (30–50% YoY growth)
• $2M–$4M incremental revenue
• 50–100 basis point CVR improvement
• Marketing output scales via AI (not headcount)
• 21–30 hours/month manual work eliminated via systems you build
• 2–3 new channels launched profitably

Resume + cover letter + AI portfolio demonstrating:

• AI systems/tools/automations you’ve BUILT (with architecture details)
• Your equestrian background and how it informs your marketing thinking
• Growth marketing wins with real numbers
• Examples of "vibe coding" or technical builds

Timeline: Spring 2026 start | Offers February/March

Location: Chagrin Falls, OH (remote/hybrid available)

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