CRO Strategist
AmericanEagle.com - Des Plaines, IL
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Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passion for using technology to positively transform business practices. We help customers grow and succeed in the digital space across a variety of industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more. The company has been recognized by Built In Chicago as one of the best places to work and by Inc.com's 5000 fastest-growing private companies list for the past eight years. We are seeking a CRO Strategist to join our growing Digital Marketing team. This is a unique, hybrid role where you'll work with analytics, UX, and client teams to improve website performance, increase conversions, and create actionable optimization strategies. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in digital analytics, CRO, UX, or digital marketing and is excited to grow into a full-funnel strategist with hands-on training and mentorship. Responsibilities Review analytics dashboards to identify sitewide user behavior trends and funnel performance gaps. Analyze heatmaps, click maps, scroll maps, and session recordings to uncover opportunities for improvement. Partner with clients to share insights, validate priorities, and discuss optimization recommendations (training and support provided). Assist in creating CRO strategies, including A/B test ideas, UX recommendations, and copy/layout suggestions. Collaborate with UX, design, and development teams to ensure recommendations are feasible and implemented accurately. Draft A/B test briefs with variant details, metrics, and audience targeting. Help QA tests and track test results, providing performance insights and recommendations for next steps. Build optimization roadmaps, prioritizing opportunities based on impact and level of effort. Stay up to date on digital marketing and CRO trends. Requirements 4+ years of experience in CRO, digital analytics, UX, or related digital marketing roles. Comfortable reviewing data dashboards and interpreting trends (GA4, Looker Studio, or similar). Basic understanding of A/B testing concepts (you will be trained on tools and process). Familiarity with behavioral analytics tools (e.g., Hotjar, Contentsquare, Clarity, etc.) is a plus. Comfortable writing clear, actionable recommendations for web pages and user experiences. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and clients. Curious, analytical, creative, and proactive mindset with attention to detail. Nice to Have: Agency experience across multiple clients. Familiarity with CRO or experimentation platforms (Optimizely, VWO, AB Tasty, etc.). Understanding of user behavior, psychology, or UX design principles. Why You'll Love Working with Us Hands-on training and mentorship to grow into a full-funnel CRO strategist role. Work with a collaborative, cross-functional team of analytics, UX, and development experts. Exposure to multiple industries and high-impact projects. Opportunity to own meaningful work that directly drives client success. Supportive, family-value work environment with a focus on work-life balance. US-based salary range $60,000-$80,000/year (based on skills, experience, and relevant training). Comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and company activities.
Created: 2026-03-04