Head of Growth, Retail

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States. Office-first role requiring employees to work on-site at least four days per week.

Base salary: $200,000–$230,000 annually, plus potential benefits, bonuses, and stock options.

Company

hirify.global develops AI and recognition technologies for parking, mobility, retail, hospitality, and real estate.

What you will do

• Lead growth strategy and execution for the retail vertical and expand the location base across regions.
• Win national retail accounts and partner with regional sales teams on priority deals.
• Develop retail value propositions, commercial structures, deal terms, and strategic partnerships.
• Scale the Recognition Platform and co-lead the product and service roadmap for retail solutions.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, sales, operations, and data teams to improve product-market fit and establish growth reporting.
• Lead retail B2B marketing, trade-press coverage, conference presence, and industry thought leadership.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in the retail industry with proven commercial growth leadership.
• Experience in strategy, business development, partnerships, P&L management, and winning national accounts.
• Established network of retail partners, consultants, advisors, and industry stakeholders.
• Skills in financial modeling, commercial deal structuring, data-driven decision-making, and market analysis.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and aligning customer input with product-market fit.
• Experience using AI platforms and data-driven tools to accelerate commercial growth and optimize pipeline performance.

Nice to have

• MBA degree or equivalent.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-first environment centered on in-person collaboration and innovation.
• Healthcare benefits, 401(k), disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Potential stock options and bonus plans.
• Inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas.