I am a growth marketing and performance marketing leader with 18+ years of experience scaling digital programs and driving measurable business impact. I’ve managed budgets up to $14M annually and led teams of up to 9 direct reports while consistently delivering strong ROI through data-driven optimization and full-funnel strategies. My core strengths include cross-channel attribution modeling, funnel optimization, A/B testing, CAC optimization, lifetime value analysis, and scalable growth programs across e-commerce, SaaS, and service industries. I thrive in fast-paced environments and partner across product, sales, and agency teams to drive sustainable growth.

Joe Gut

I am a growth marketing and performance marketing leader with 18+ years of experience scaling digital programs and driving measurable business impact. I’ve managed budgets up to $14M annually and led teams of up to 9 direct reports while consistently delivering strong ROI through data-driven optimization and full-funnel strategies. My core strengths include cross-channel attribution modeling, funnel optimization, A/B testing, CAC optimization, lifetime value analysis, and scalable growth programs across e-commerce, SaaS, and service industries. I thrive in fast-paced environments and partner across product, sales, and agency teams to drive sustainable growth.

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I am a growth marketing and performance marketing leader with 18+ years of experience scaling digital programs and driving measurable business impact. I’ve managed budgets up to $14M annually and led teams of up to 9 direct reports while consistently delivering strong ROI through data-driven optimization and full-funnel strategies.

My core strengths include cross-channel attribution modeling, funnel optimization, A/B testing, CAC optimization, lifetime value analysis, and scalable growth programs across e-commerce, SaaS, and service industries. I thrive in fast-paced environments and partner across product, sales, and agency teams to drive sustainable growth.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder at Growth Marketing Consultancy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founder leading a growth marketing consultancy focused on data-driven growth programs, cross-channel attribution, full-funnel optimization, and ROI-driven results for e-commerce, SaaS, and service industries.
Retail Specialist at Belmont Station
January 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Oversaw brand and customer experience for Belmont Station, a top-rated beer shop; contributed to growth and brand reputation, including performance highlights recognized by media.
Head of Community Engagement & Growth at TH3SIS
January 1, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Remote head of community engagement and growth for Web3 business and marketing consulting; developed brand positioning, product strategy, and go-to-market frameworks for rapid-growth initiatives.
Sr. Manager, Growth Marketing at Kinship
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Scaled $14M/year digital advertising programs across 3 brands; led cross-functional growth initiatives, referrals, affiliate partnerships, and retention marketing.
Program Manager, Digital Advertising at Banfield Pet Hospital
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Managed a $12M/year digital advertising program across paid search, paid social, display, and local SEO for the largest chain of veterinary hospitals in the US; delivered comprehensive performance reporting to senior leadership.
Director of Paid Search at SearchLogic
January 1, 2017 - October 11, 2025
Led paid search team delivering innovative growth strategies across search, display, social, and analytics; optimized channel mix and CAC through data-driven approaches.
Online Acquisition Manager at Norm Thompson Outfitters
January 1, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Online and catalog retailer; managed digital advertising program across 3 brands, including search, social, display, and local SEO; led cross-functional growth initiatives.
Paid Search Specialist at SageRock
January 1, 2007 - October 11, 2025
Directed paid search campaigns at a digital marketing agency; drove revenue growth and improved efficiency across client portfolios.
Manager, Online Acquisition at Knowledge Universe
January 1, 2013 - October 11, 2025
Largest provider of child care in the U.S.; led specialist channels (PPC, display, affiliate, email) and coordinated with agencies on SEO, testing programs, and data-driven optimization.
Founder, Growth Marketing Consultant at EPICUREAN CONSULTANT
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founder of a growth marketing consultancy providing data-driven growth strategy, measurement, and execution for clients. Focus on scalable funnels, attribution, and ROI optimization.
Retail Specialist at Belmont Station
January 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Retail specialist at a leading beer retailer; ranked 3rd best beer bottle shop in the US (USA Today); developed in-store and digital campaigns to boost visits and sales.
Head of Community Engagement & Growth at TH3SIS
January 1, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Web3 business and marketing consultant. Developed comprehensive brand positioning, product strategy, and marketing frameworks in a fast-paced startup, focusing on community-driven growth and user acquisition.
Sr. Manager, Growth Marketing at Kinship
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Petcare ecommerce growth leader. Scaled a $14M yearly digital advertising program across 3 brands, managing paid media including search, social, display, CTV, and OOH; led customer acquisition, referrals, affiliate partnerships, and retention marketing.
Program Manager, Digital Advertising at Belmont Pavilion
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Large veterinary hospital chain program manager. Managed $12M yearly digital advertising across paid search, paid social, display, and local SEO; led landing page optimization and performance reporting with forecasting models.
Director, Paid Search at Searl MCG - Cleveland Outfit s
January 1, 2011 - October 11, 2025
Digital marketing agency director leading paid search teams; collaborated with creative, display, social, SEO, and analytics to deliver holistic marketing plans and optimal channel mix.
Online Acquisition Manager at Knowledge Universe
January 1, 2013 - October 11, 2025
Largest provider of child care in the U.S. Forecasted and managed $6M+ lead-gen budget across 3 brands; coordinated PPC, display, affiliate, partnerships, SEO, testing, and email marketing. Achieved significant YoY improvements.
Director, Paid Search at RO SETTA
January 1, 2011 - October 11, 2025
Digital marketing agency director of paid search; led teams to deliver growth strategies; collaborated across creative, display, social, SEO, and analytics to optimize client outcomes.
Paid Search Specialist at SAGER OAKS
January 1, 2007 - October 11, 2025
Paid search specialist at a digital marketing agency; implemented growth-focused strategies including testing and optimization to drive leads and revenue.
E-commerce Marketing Director at Norm Thompson Outfitters
January 1, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Online and catalog retailer; managed a team of 8 across web production, email, and digital acquisition; drove sales growth across 5 brands; platform migration to unified e-commerce solution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Malone University
December 31, 2004 - November 9, 2007
Business Management w/ a marketing focus

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education