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Senior Email Strategist (DTC Lifecycle Marketing)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Proven experience in email marketing for eCommerce brands, with strong knowledge of Klaviyo or similar ESPs
  • Expert in eCommerce lifecycle/retention marketing, with data-driven, strategic thinking and excellent communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounts in a fast-paced remote agency environment
  • Strong client-facing presence and relationship-building skills, with ability to lead strategic partnerships and identify upsell opportunities where relevant

Requirements:

  • Develop high-impact email and lifecycle marketing strategies; own segmentation, automation architecture, and campaign planning; create content calendars and strategic direction; lead A/B testing and continuous optimization
  • Track performance, revenue attribution, and ROI; deliver clear insights and recommendations in weekly/monthly reports; identify opportunities to improve retention and lifetime value
  • Manage relationships with 5-8 clients; lead client calls and communicate performance and strategy; act as the primary strategic partner; identify upsell opportunities where relevant
  • Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and implementation teams; ensure all deliverables align with strategy and deadlines; work with Project Managers to maintain smooth workflows

Job description

We are a fully remote email marketing agency partnering with fast-growing, household-name eCommerce brands. We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Email Strategist to elevate client performance, deepen strategic impact, and contribute to the next phase of company growth.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on strategy, performance, and retention. You will own lifecycle marketing strategy across multiple brands, working alongside a Project Manager and execution team.

Our Culture

Excellence First

We work with A-players who take pride in their craft and consistently deliver high-quality work.

Culture of HEART

  • Honesty
  • Excellence
  • Attitude
  • Results
  • Trustworthiness

Ownership & Autonomy

We value self-driven individuals who take responsibility, communicate clearly, and care deeply about their work and clients.

The Role

As the Senior Email Strategist, you will:

  • Own strategy development and performance for 5–8 eCommerce clients
  • Lead lifecycle marketing initiatives that drive retention, LTV, and revenue growth
  • Act as a trusted strategic partner to clients

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Develop high-impact email and lifecycle marketing strategies
  • Own segmentation, automation architecture, and campaign planning
  • Create content calendars and strategic direction (execution handled by team)
  • Lead A/B testing and continuous optimization
  • Bring forward innovative, data-backed ideas

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Track performance, revenue attribution, and ROI
  • Deliver clear insights and recommendations in weekly/monthly reports
  • Identify opportunities to improve retention and lifetime value

Client Relationship Management

  • Manage relationships with 5–8 clients
  • Lead client calls and communicate performance and strategy
  • Act as the primary strategic partner
  • Identify upsell opportunities where relevant

Execution Oversight

  • Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and implementation teams
  • Ensure all deliverables align with strategy and deadlines
  • Work with Project Managers to maintain smooth workflows

What Success Looks Like

  • Client Retention: <5% churn per quarter
  • Client Load: Successfully managing 5–8 accounts
  • Performance: Minimum 5x ROI across clients
  • Strategic Leadership: Proactive, data-driven recommendations that drive growth

Who You Are

  • Expert in eCommerce lifecycle / retention marketing
  • Strong strategic thinker with clear communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with high quality standards
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, remote agency environment
  • Strong client-facing presence and relationship builder
  • Creative and analytical in equal measure
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple accounts

Requirements

  • Proven experience in email marketing for eCommerce brands
  • Strong knowledge of Klaviyo or similar ESPs
  • Deep understanding of deliverability, best practices, and CAN-SPAM
  • Experience working in agency or high-growth environments (preferred)

Benefits

  • 4-day work week (Mon–Thurs)
  • 20 days PTO
  • 100% remote
  • Flexible ET/PT-friendly schedules
  • Learning stipends for growth

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