Growth Strategy Coach

As a Growth Strategy Coach at SaaS Academy, your main responsibilities will include conducting strategic 1:1 coaching sessions with B2B SaaS founders, guiding them on business strategy, execution, and accountability. You'll also help clients to build Annual Visions and Quarterly Game Plans while reviewing their progress during structured retrospectives. Additionally, collaborating with Client Success Managers will enhance client outcomes, and you’ll have opportunities to contribute to refining our playbooks and curriculum.

To qualify for the Growth Strategy Coach position at SaaS Academy, you should have direct experience coaching SaaS founders, not just executives, with a minimum of five years in the SaaS industry. A strong understanding of business strategy, metrics, GTM, and organizational design is essential. Having a personal brand in the SaaS space or previous roles such as a current or former SaaS Founder, Co-Founder, or a VP/Director in relevant fields will give you a competitive edge.

Absolutely! The Growth Strategy Coach role at SaaS Academy is designed to be fully remote. This means you can work from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, providing you with the ultimate flexibility to manage your coaching commitments while maintaining a work-life balance.

As a Growth Strategy Coach at SaaS Academy, you can expect to commit approximately 15-20 hours per month to coaching activities. This fractional role is structured to allow you to integrate coaching into your existing practice seamlessly, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced coaches.

Joining SaaS Academy as a Growth Strategy Coach opens the door to numerous professional growth opportunities. You’ll have access to premium content, participate in a private community, and attend exclusive events. Additionally, there are pathways to elevate your coaching impact by engaging in higher-level coaching roles such as Boardroom or Tactical coaching.

When answering this, share your unique approach to coaching, detailing how you build rapport with clients and address their specific needs. Emphasize the importance of accountability and strategy in your coaching and how you utilize frameworks to guide your clients to success.

Here, detail your relevant experience, highlighting specific cases where you've successfully coached SaaS founders. Discuss the challenges they faced, the strategies you implemented, and the outcomes achieved to showcase your effectiveness as a coach.

Discuss your methodology for personalizing coaching sessions, perhaps by assessing clients' current performance, understanding their goals, and employing specific frameworks. Also, illustrate how you adapt your approach based on client feedback and results.

In your response, refer to key metrics like CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost), LTV (Lifetime Value), churn rate, and ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue). Explain why these metrics are crucial for SaaS growth and how you utilize them to guide your clients.

Prepare a concise case study where you detail the client’s original challenges, the strategies you implemented, and the results achieved. Focus on quantifiable outcomes that demonstrate your impact as a Growth Strategy Coach.

Mention any specific tools, frameworks, or resources you leverage during your coaching. Explain how these aids enhance the coaching experience and lead to better outcomes for your clients.

Discuss your methods for staying informed about industry trends, such as subscribing to relevant publications, participating in webinars, or networking with peers. Emphasize the importance of continuous learning and how you use this knowledge to benefit your clients.

Illustrate your approach to difficult conversations by referencing techniques such as active listening, empathy, and constructive feedback. Remind them that these conversations are crucial for growth and how you facilitate such discussions productively.

Your response should identify a pressing challenge such as market competition, customer retention, or funding. Discuss how you assist clients in navigating these challenges through strategic planning and operational improvements.

Share your motivations for wanting to join SaaS Academy. Discuss how their mission aligns with your values and highlight your enthusiasm for contributing to a community that has already made a strong impact in the SaaS space.