CRO Analyst

### About Blue Stout We’re a fully remote CRO agency that partners with fast-growing DTC brands on Shopify — typically $5M–$100M in annual revenue. We help them increase conversion rates and revenue per visitor through strategic site optimizations and data-driven A/B testing. If you love identifying what makes users click and want to work with exciting, recognizable brands, this is your opportunity. ### The Role We’re looking for a sharp, proactive CRO Analyst to join our team as a freelancer. You’ll own A/B test setup and analysis end-to-end, work directly alongside our senior CRO team, and communicate findings to clients. This role sits at the intersection of data, UX intuition, and clean technical execution. ### What You’ll Do * Set up, manage, and monitor A/B tests using Convert.com and VWO * Analyze test results using the Bayesian method and forecast revenue lift * Communicate test findings and insights to clients via weekly progress updates * Collaborate with designers and developers to implement winning variations * Join 2 monthly calls per client to discuss strategy and provide recommendations * Participate in internal team syncs at least twice a week * Ensure test setup aligns with Shopify templates and targeting is accurate ### How to Apply Start your application with “CRO Superhero” so we know you’re paying attention 😉 Then include: * 2–3 examples of CRO projects you’ve led or contributed to (with results where possible) * The platforms and tools you’ve worked with (Convert, VWO, GA4, Shopify, etc.) * A short note on why you’re excited about working with fast-growing DTC brands **Requirements** ### What We’re Looking For Required: * 2+ years of CRO experience in a performance-focused environment * Hands-on experience setting up A/B tests end-to-end, from hypothesis to analysis * Proficiency in Convert.com or a comparable testing platform (VWO, Optimizely) * Strong GA4 skills — event tracking, funnel analysis, and data interpretation * Solid JavaScript skills — able to write clean, dynamic DOM manipulation code without fixed delays or fragile class-based targeting * Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for test setup and variant implementation * Understanding of Shopify architecture — sections, templates, and theme structure * Available during US Pacific Time business hours Nice to Have: * Experience with Google Looker Studio for reporting * Familiarity with heuristic evaluation frameworks (Nielsen’s 10, LIFT model, etc.) * Experience with session recording and heatmap tools (Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity) * Prior agency experience working across multiple client accounts simultaneously