CRM & Lifestyle Marketing Specialist - Chicago or Milwaukee

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive lifecycle marketing and CRM delivery across Braze and SFMC for client-facing, multi-channel campaigns.

  • Lead strategy and execution of multi-channel lifecycle campaigns using SFMC, Braze, and AI features.
  • Must-have: 3+ years CRM experience with SFMC, SQL, AMPscript.
  • Standout: Client-facing role with cross-platform, AI-powered optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage lifecycle journeys, automated campaigns, and triggered communications using Journey Builder and Automation Studio.
  • Develop audience segmentation strategies using SQL queries and data extensions to deliver the right message to the right customer at the right time.
  • Create and personalize email content using AMPscript and dynamic content blocks.
  • Collaborate with the broader team on how CRM integrates with the new Agentforce Commerce storefront, ensuring clean data flow between commerce and marketing.
  • Work within Salesforce’s evolving AI ecosystem including Agentforce AI agents, Marketing Cloud Next, and Data 360. Identify opportunities for smarter automation, personalization, and campaign optimization.
  • Own campaign QA including rendering tests, data validation, link checks, and deliverability monitoring.
  • Report on performance across lifecycle programs and use those insights to optimize engagement, conversion, and retention.
  • Engage with and report to internal agency and external client and partner stakeholders. This is a client-facing role.
  • Lead strategy within a defined workspace for Braze lifecycle marketing.
  • Execute and optimize campaigns across email, SMS, and other channels within Braze.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a CRM or similar role delivering multi-channel, data-driven campaigns using marketing automation tools.
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) proficiency, including core platform capabilities; familiarity with Agentforce Marketing ecosystem is a plus.
  • Strong SQL skills for data segmentation, querying, and transformations within SFMC.
  • Experience with AMPscript for email personalization and dynamic content.
  • Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for email development and troubleshooting rendering issues.
  • Solid understanding of email deliverability, including sender reputation, authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), list hygiene, and inbox placement.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign and customer journey data.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical CRM concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms and technologies.

Nice To Have

  • Focus on campaign development for B2C environments.
  • Foundational to intermediate proficiency in HTML and CSS.
  • Exposure to AI-powered analytics platforms for generating business insights.
  • Creative and strategic mindset for developing communication and content strategies.
  • Strong sense of ownership, critical thinking, and curiosity.
  • Experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, plus wellness perks to keep you feeling your best.
  • You’ll enjoy a 401(k) with discretionaty company match, PTO and various paid holidays, and ongoing learning through our MW Fuel development program.
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Morning Walk

A Performance Branding Company. Let's walk. Chicago l Milwaukee

Founded in 1957
Chicago, Illinois, USA
68 employees (34 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$12
Traffic Source Mix
Search
22.5%
Direct
52.2%
Referral
9.2%
Social
14.7%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~68

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
24 (35% of company)
Median Career Experience
25 years
Median Tenure
10 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3