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We’re mushrooming! Specifically, we help people grow mushrooms and as a result, are growing at an unprecedented rate. We’re passionate about cultivating food, foraging for fungi, and ‘Spreading the Spore’. When we launched in 2014 as a vertically integrated mushroom farm, but have now grown into the Northeast’s premier mushroom supply and cultivation e-commerce company. With a state of the art in-house laboratory, mushroom spawn production facility, research farm, and digital education center, there are endless projects to be involved in.

As a leader in the field, we are constantly innovating and developing new products. We're focused on exponential growth, North American distribution, an ever-expanding product portfolio. Every day we welcome more people to the growing community of enthusiasts and social media followers around the world who are starting to grow their own shrooms. We’re at that perfect stage of growth, where we’re still small enough for you to make a major difference, while big enough to have resources to do amazing things.

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Director of Marketing

Job Title: Director of Marketing

About the Role:

We're seeking a data- and hypothesis-driven Director of Marketing to lead North Spore’s
e-commerce growth strategy. You will own conversion rate optimization (CRO), site testing,
merchandising strategy, and pricing initiatives across our DTC website—and manage a small
team executing against those initiatives. This is a cross-functional role that blends product
thinking, analytics, and marketing execution to drive measurable growth.
You’ll manage and mentor an E-commerce Manager (focused on site execution, merchandising,
and product set-up).

 

Key Responsibilities:

Growth Strategy & Roadmapping

● Develop and own the e-commerce growth roadmap—aligned to North Spore’s goals across AOV, conversion rate, and LTV.

● Build and lead execution of a growth roadmap including all testing and implementation of performant tests

● Identify bottlenecks in the purchase journey and propose experiments to remove friction.

 

Team Leadership

● Manage, coach, and support an E-commerce Manager.

● Set clear goals and KPIs for the team and ensure alignment with broader growth objectives.

● Foster a culture of ownership, testing, and continuous improvement.

 

Product Optimization & CRO

● Own website optimization strategy: page layouts, PDP enhancements, bundle logic, variant structures, and upsell paths.

● Partner with design/dev to launch A/B tests and UX updates that improve funnel performance.

● Develop hypotheses based on behavioral data and execute test-and-learn cycles to validate.

● Leverage segmentation and cohort analysis to improve retention and cross-sell effectiveness.

 

Merchandising & Pricing Strategy

● Analyze product performance to inform pricing changes, kit configurations, and promotions.

● Partner with Product and Inventory teams to identify growth opportunities in the catalog.

 

Cross-Functional Execution

● Collaborate with marketing, design/dev, customer service, and ops to execute growth experiments.

● Work closely with the Lifecycle manager to integrate lifecycle programs (email/SMS flows, replenishment nudges, loyalty) into the overall growth strategy.

 

You’ll Be Successful If You...

● Think like a product owner—balancing customer experience with business outcomes.

● Are comfortable in spreadsheets and dashboards—and know how to turn data into next steps.

● Spend your free time creating teams of specialized AI agents to execute your vision

● Thrive in test-and-learn environments and know how to run lean experiments quickly.

● Enjoy mentoring and managing others to execute with excellence.

● Are obsessed with optimizing the little details that add up to big growth.

 

Qualifications

● 5–8 years of experience in e-commerce growth, product, or performance marketing roles

● At least 1–2 years of experience managing direct reports or leading cross-functional pods

● Proven experience driving DTC growth through experimentation, site optimization, and merchandising

● Strong analytical toolkit: Excel/Sheets, GA4, Looker or similar BI tools

● Familiarity with Shopify (or similar CMS), Klaviyo, and modern marketing stacks

● Bonus: Experience with fungi, food/agriculture, or enthusiast/hobbyist brands

 

Why Join North Spore?

● Be at the forefront of the mycology movement and help shape an emerging category.

● Join a tight-knit, values-driven team with a passion for science, sustainability, and curiosity.

● Work in a fast-growing, omnichannel environment with opportunity to shape strategy from the ground up.

Details:

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote or Hybrid in Portland, ME (preferred)

Reports to: Chief Revenue Officer

Direct Reports: ECommerce Manager

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to applications@northspore.com. Extra consideration will be given to those that submit a cover letter.

Job Title:

Retail Sales and Marketing Manager

About North Spore:

North Spore is on a mission to bring the transformative power of fungi into everyday life. We manufacture high-quality mushroom cultivation products at our facility in Maine and empower people through education, access, and innovative tools. Our team includes farmers, artists, scientists, builders, and thinkers.

If you're looking to join a dynamic, growing company that values sustainability, creativity, and community—this could be your next great role.

About the Role:

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Retail Sales and Marketing Manager to lead the growth of our retail, commercial, and wholesale channels. This role will own and manage relationships with retailers, major wholesale accounts, and sales brokers, while also driving retail marketing initiatives that support product sell-through and brand consistency.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Lawn and Garden and/or Functional Products sales and marketing and thrives on building relationships, solving problems, and turning strategy into action.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales – Retail, Wholesale and Commercial

  • Own and manage a portfolio of B2B accounts, including retailers, national wholesale distributors, and commercial buyers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and sales reps, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and sales goals.
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to expand presence in retail and commercial channels while driving product sell-through.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for retail and commercial accounts—handling inquiries, negotiating terms, and providing product support.
  • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities across retail, garden centers, farm/ag stores, and commercial sectors (e.g. labs, education, wellness).
  • Partner with the operations team to support demand planning and fulfillment accuracy.
  • Attend trade shows, customer meetings, and events to support relationship development and product education.
  • Own and manage pricing, P&L, and product assortment for all retail and commercial accounts.

Retail Marketing – Strategy and Execution

  • Plan and execute retail marketing initiatives that support sales goals and enhance in-store and online presence.
  • Collaborate with the internal marketing and creative teams to produce retail assets, educational materials, and merchandising tools.
  • Work with brokers and partners to coordinate promotions, campaigns, and seasonal sales efforts.
  • Develop co-marketing programs and support retail partners with product knowledge, training, and brand education.
  • Monitor campaign performance and adapt based on metrics, feedback, and sell-through trends.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with product development, operations, and customer support to ensure alignment across the customer lifecycle.
  • Contribute to the creation and refinement of SOPs and tools for sales enablement and partner support.
  • Serve as a brand ambassador internally and externally, promoting the North Spore mission and product values.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in lawn and garden, CPG, natural products, or specialty retail sales.
  • Experience managing retail and commercial accounts, including direct sales and broker/rep partnerships.
  • Familiarity with distributor networks, retail buyer relationships, and key sales processes (sell-in, onboarding, sell-through support).
  • Strong working knowledge of retail marketing practices and in-store promotional strategy.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—able to manage multiple stakeholder relationships with professionalism and warmth.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems, sales reporting, and marketing analytics.
  • Willingness to travel for trade shows, account meetings, and partner visits.
  • Passion for sustainability, mushrooms, or DIY/gardening products is a strong plus.

Why Join North Spore?

We’re not just selling products—we’re building a movement that connects people to nature, sustainability, and personal discovery through fungi. As Retail Sales and Marketing Manager, you'll help bring that mission to life across retail shelves, wholesale partners, and commercial spaces.

Join a team that values creativity, growth, and getting your hands dirty in pursuit of something meaningful.

If you don't see a role that's right for you yet, please reach out to us at applications@northspore.com and let us know what skills you can bring to our growing company!

North Spore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic predispositon or sexual orientation.