Head of Growth (Subscription Model)
VIPKID
Sales & Business Development
Seoul, South Korea
Posted on May 27, 2026
Job Description:
Subscription Monetization
- Build and scale a paid subscription growth engine, covering trial-to-paid conversion, LTV optimization, pricing strategy, and user retention
- Define and own key commercial metrics, including DAU, paid conversion rate, ARPU, churn, and payback period
- Work closely with product teams to design growth loops and monetization features
Global Market Expansion
- Lead growth initiatives across key markets, including Korea, Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia, GCC countries, Europe, and North America
- Build, manage, and develop local teams in Korea and Saudi Arabia, and establish localized operations from 0 to 1 in new markets
- Develop differentiated go-to-market strategies tailored to local user behavior and cultural nuances
Omnichannel Growth
- Lead and scale paid acquisition channels, including Meta, TikTok, Google UAC, Apple Search Ads, and local platforms
- Build organic growth and influencer ecosystems through KOL/KOC partnerships, community-led growth, and referral programs
- Explore and unlock new acquisition channels, including school/B2B partnerships, telecom bundling, and app store partnerships
Team Building & Growth Infrastructure
- Build and lead a high-performing growth team across performance marketing, channel partnerships, and operations
- Establish growth infrastructure, including analytics systems, attribution models, and A/B testing frameworks
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of leadership experience in growth, user acquisition, or marketing
- Proven success scaling overseas consumer subscription apps, ideally with experience driving ARR growth exceeding USD 1 million
- Deep expertise in paid acquisition platforms such as Meta, TikTok, and Google, with strong hands-on experience in performance marketing, particularly in non-English-speaking markets
- Hands-on experience managing KOL/KOC and influencer growth initiatives across Asia or the Middle East
- Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven decision-making approach
- Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment
- Fluent in English; Mandarin or Korean proficiency is a strong plus