Marketing Specialist, Email & Retention

Brea, CA (On-site)

$50K/yr – $71K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive lifecycle multichannel campaigns (email, push, SMS, in-app) to grow revenue and engagement at Yami.

  • Must-have: 1+ year of lifecycle marketing program experience with copywriting and segmentation.
  • Standout: Bilingual in English & Mandarin and strong analytics to inform optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute strategic email , push, SMS, and in-app channels marketing campaigns, driving revenue growth and customer engagement. This includes conceptualizing campaigns, managing scheduling, writing compelling copy, and making HTML edits to support product launches, promotions, and cross-sell/up-sell initiatives.
  • Own performance tracking and reporting for all lifecycle channels.
  • Execute segmentation-based campaigns across lifecycle channels, customizing content, product selection, and offers by language site, customer segment, and category affinity.
  • Design and execute A/B and multivariate tests to optimize subject lines, creative content, cadence, segmentation, and timing, providing actionable insights to enhance email campaign performance.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations and design, to ensure smooth project launches and the ongoing optimization and enhancement of campaigns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
  • 1+ year experience in developing lifecycle marketing programs (email, push, SMS, in-app, site, etc.; experience with enterprise-grade ESP preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards in both content and execution.
  • Excellent copywriting skills, with experience crafting engaging and persuasive content across multiple platforms (e.g., social media, blogs, product descriptions).
  • Visual/Design sensibility to support communication and guide the customer journey through campaign assets.
  • Experience with segmentation, targeting, automation, and A/B testing.
  • Knowledge of customer conversion, re-engagement, and retention strategies.
  • Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau, GTM).
  • Ability to execute a vision through consensus, negotiation, and data-driven persuasion
  • Strong Excel skills; SQL and HTML proficiency preferred.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance: medical, vision, and dental
  • Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
  • On-site gym/pool and game rooms
  • Employee discount
  • Coffee and snacks
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Yami

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Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from across the pacific. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List.”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps. Join us to unbox the best of Asia. Learn more at Yamibuy.com

Founded in 2013
Greater Los Angeles, California, USA
371 employees (55 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
48% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.9M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$13.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.1%
Direct
57.8%
Referral
4.5%
Social
1.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~371

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
34 (9% of company)
Median Career Experience
5.5 years
Median Tenure
2.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$60M
Last Raise
$10M
Series B, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2017
    Series A • $10M