Retention Marketing Manager

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$73K/yr - $85K/yr (Est.)Mid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive lifecycle marketing for retention across email, SMS, and loyalty to grow repeat purchases and LTV.

  • Must-have: 3–6 years in lifecycle/retention marketing for DTC/ecommerce with Klaviyo and Shopify.
  • Standout: Own end-to-end flow architecture and a roadmap to a formal loyalty program.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive customer retention revenue across email, SMS, and loyalty, with direct accountability for repeat purchase rate, LTV, and lifecycle conversion.
  • Partner with leadership to evolve our existing community VIP program into a full loyalty program, defining the rewards structure, engagement strategy, and implementation roadmap.
  • Maintain a working understanding of the paid acquisition ecosystem and how retention efforts integrate with and support customer growth.
  • Audit, rebuild, and continuously optimize automated flows, including Welcome Series, Abandoned Cart, Browse Abandonment, Post-Purchase, and Win-Back, and develop new journeys based on customer behavior data.
  • Own the full lifecycle architecture from welcome through first purchase, repeat purchase, replenishment, VIP, churn-risk, and win-back segments.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to re-engage lapsed customers and retain high-value segments.
  • Manage the end-to-end email and SMS calendar, including building, segmenting, testing, and deploying campaigns directly within Klaviyo.
  • Maintain a structured A/B testing roadmap with documented hypotheses and findings to drive continuous channel improvement.
  • Track and report on key performance metrics (open rate, click-through rate, conversion, repeat purchase, and retention) and translate results into actionable optimizations.
  • Analyze customer segments to refine targeting strategies and deepen personalization across the customer journey.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Ecommerce, and Creative teams on calendar alignment and content planning and execution
  • Manage project timelines and coordinate asset delivery across teams using project management tools.
  • Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance across Shopify and Klaviyo and additional platforms.

Requirements

  • 3–6 years of lifecycle, CRM, or retention marketing experience within a DTC or ecommerce environment, with demonstrated ownership of both strategy and execution.
  • Advanced proficiency in Klaviyo and Shopify.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute lifecycle marketing programs that drive measurable improvements in retention and revenue.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, including proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and experience working with CRM performance data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Experience integrating and managing CRM data across multiple platforms.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams across cross-functional teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to both creative collaborators and senior leadership.
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MINA BAIE

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Los Angeles, California, USA
24 employees (14 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
101.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$358
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.2%
Direct
55.7%
Referral
5.8%
Social
6.3%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~25

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (38% of company)