Director, Lifecycle Marketing

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$180K/yr – $190K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the SmartSale supply-side growth marketing, leading multi-channel lead generation, audience segmentation, nurture programs, and cross-functional collaboration to drive qualified seller leads and listings conversions.

  • Lead generation strategy across paid, owned, earned, partner, and referral channels
  • Lifecycle marketing and nurture design
  • Collaboration with sales and leadership on handoffs and feedback

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supply-Side Lead Generation Strategy – Develop and execute a comprehensive lead generation strategy across paid, owned, earned, partner, and referral channels to attract, prioritize, and convert high-value seller audiences for the SmartSale program.
  • Seller Audience Segmentation – Conduct audience research and maintain segmentation strategies that inform campaign targeting, messaging, nurture paths, and lifecycle programs — evaluating which seller segments are most likely to convert to listings and closed transactions.
  • Lifecycle Marketing & Nurture Strategy – Design and manage highly segmented nurture journeys across email, SMS, phone, retargeting, and direct mail to engage prospective sellers from initial inquiry through appointment-setting and listing conversion.
  • Data, Reporting & Funnel Optimization – Build and manage reporting dashboards that track campaign effectiveness, funnel progression, and seller behavior, using performance data to identify gaps and develop programs that improve lead response, qualification, and conversion rates.
  • Lead Quality, Scoring & Conversion Management – Define lead quality criteria, scoring models, and prioritization frameworks with sales and analytics, increasing the volume of qualified seller leads while improving cost efficiency, conversion rates, and lead routing.
  • Content & Messaging Strategy for Seller Acquisition – Direct the development of content that educates and motivates prospective sellers throughout the funnel — from landing pages and email journeys to case studies and direct response assets — ensuring messaging reflects the financial and emotional complexity many SmartSale sellers are navigating.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration – Serve as the marketing lead for SmartSale supply-side growth, aligning with sales on lead handoff quality and conversion feedback loops, and communicating results, learnings, and strategic recommendations to the GM of SmartSale and senior leadership.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical mindset and proven expertise in lead generation, lifecycle marketing, nurture strategy, audience segmentation, funnel optimization, and marketing automation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Auction.com contributes an amount equal to 25% of your eligible contributions in our 401k plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), including 12 paid holidays.

Auction.com

To view open positions with Auction.com, please visit https://www.auction.com/lp/careers/ Transforming Real Estate: Auction.com Is the Nation’s Leading Auction Platform for Foreclosure, including Sheriff's Sale Properties, Bank-Owned, and Short Sale Auction.com is the nation's largest foreclosure and bank-owned real estate auction marketplace. Specializing in REO and foreclosure residential properties, we go beyond the bid to create better outcomes for neighborhoods, buyers, and sellers through transparency, technology, and care. One of our critical goals is to make homeownership more accessible. Leading Auction Platform for Bank-Owned and Foreclosed Properties Auction.com facilitates the buying and selling of properties often unavailable on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). With over 524,000 property transactions and $64 billion in total sales, we’re committed to transparency and accessibility. Our innovative Remote Bid technology allows buyers to bid on and win foreclosure properties from anywhere. It’s important to note that Auction.com does not own listed homes or set prices, ensuring an unbiased platform for buyers and sellers. To view open positions with Auction.com, please visit https://www.auction.com/lp/careers/ Auction.com is headquartered in Irvine, CA with offices in key markets nationwide. Investors include THL (Thomas H. Lee Partners), CapitalG (formerly Google Capital) and Stone Point Capital. To learn about Auction.com, LLC, please visit www.auction.com/lp/about-us/ LICENSING INFORMATION: Licensing Link: https://www.auction.com/lp/legal/licensing-disclosures Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services: http://mlhdocs.com/legal/agencydisclosures/ADC/Texas.pdf Consumer Protection Notice: http://mlhdocs.com/legal/TexasCPN.pdf

Founded in 2007
Irvine, California, USA
428 employees (23 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$20.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24%
Direct
65.1%
Referral
8.9%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~428

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
8.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 8 years ago