Lifecycle Marketing Manager

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end customer retention and lifecycle growth for a DTC brand, powered by data-driven personalization and cross-channel CRM impact.

  • Lifecycle Engine: Own retention programs across email, SMS, and direct mail to lift engagement and LTV.
  • Subscription & Growth: Drive subscriber acquisition, retention, and LTV as a core growth pillar in collaboration with Marketing, Brand, Paid, and Web ops.
  • Data-Driven Optimization: Turn insights into test-and-learn campaigns that improve retention and revenue across the funnel.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Customer Lifecycle Strategy: Increase Munchkin.com’s repeat purchase rates and LTV by developing and implementing a comprehensive lifecycle marketing strategy focused on customer engagement and retention
  • Customer Journey Mapping: Design and enhance customer journeys across acquisition, engagement, and retention, creating personalized, data-driven experiences that resonate with Munchkin’s diverse customer segments
  • Retention Marketing Programs: Lead the development of retention programs such as loyalty initiatives, re-engagement efforts and other CRM strategies (e.g., email, SMS, direct mail), ensuring campaigns are consistent with brand voice
  • Subscription Development: Play a key role in developing Munchkin’s subscription business with strategies to drive subscriber acquisition, retention, and LTV
  • Data-Driven Optimization: Use customer insights, data analytics and personalization tactics to fuel retention strategies, continuously testing and optimizing campaigns to improve performance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Brand Design, Paid Acquisition, and Website operations teams to build a cohesive customer experience
  • KPI Monitoring & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as LTV, engagement, and retention, turning insights into actionable recommendations that drive revenue growth

Requirements

  • Experience: 6-8+ years in lifecycle, retention, or CRM marketing, with a focus on DTC or e-commerce; CPG experience preferred
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with experience using customer insights and KPIs to drive strategy and decision-making
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in CRM tools and marketing automation platforms, with experience in data analysis and visualization tools
  • Customer-Centric Approach: Proven ability to develop strategies that prioritize customer needs, satisfaction, and brand loyalty, in alignment with Munchkin's mission
  • Cross-Channel Expertise: Hands-on experience managing lifecycle marketing across email, SMS, push notifications, and direct mail
  • Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration
  • Creative Problem Solver: Innovative thinker with the ability to bring fresh ideas to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Preferred

  • CPG experience preferred
  • Cross-Channel Expertise: Hands-on experience managing lifecycle marketing across email, SMS, push notifications, and direct mail

Benefits

  • medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans.
  • Our total rewards are top of market and includes competitive salary, bonus and opportunities to earn equity.
  • We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
  • We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
  • At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
  • We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
  • To give our people flexibility, we offer a hybrid work environment. Munchkin’s Hybrid Schedule allows employees to work in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote work on Friday.
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Munchkin

Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 350 patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 250 international product and brand design awards! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation. In 2024, Munchkin was honored on Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list.Munchkin is a subsidiary of Why Brands, Inc., a new parent company for Munchkin and Curio Home Goods (“Curio”), focused on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design.

Founded in 1990
Los Angeles, California, USA
377 employees (62 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
166.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$7.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.8%
Direct
49.7%
Referral
6.8%
Social
3.6%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~377

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
42 (11% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$45M
Last Raise
$45M
Series Unknown, 16 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2010
    Series Unknown • $45M

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