Director of Consumer Insights & Loyalty

Acton, MA (On-site)

$150K/yr – $185K/yrDirector/Executive6+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Be a TPS brand ambassador; Consumer Segmentation & Audience Strategy; Develop and own a robust customer segmentation framework based on behavioral, transactional, lifecycle, and value-based signals; Define actionable audiences to support acquisition, retention, reactivation, and omnichannel engagement strategies; Continuously refine segments based on evolving customer behavior, business priorities, and performance insights
  • Partner with marketing, media, and CRM teams to ensure segmentation informs targeting, personalization, and messaging
  • Customer Data Platform (CDP) Ownership; Own the CDP dashboard and reporting; Ensure data integrity, identity resolution, and unified customer views across channels and touchpoints; Act as the primary business owner for CDP capabilities, use cases, and third-party integrations; Translate business needs into CDP requirements and ensure adoption across teams
  • Promotion & Customer Behavior Analysis; Lead analysis of promotional performance and customer response to offers, discounts, and incentives; Evaluate short- and long-term impact of promotions on customer value, margin, and behavior; Identify patterns in purchase frequency, cadence, churn, reactivation, and channel preference; Develop insights that balance growth objectives with profitability and customer experience
  • Direct Mail Strategy & Operations; Own direct mail audience strategy, and measurement approach; Manage relationships with third-party direct mail partners, printers, and data vendors; Oversee targeting, testing, personalization, and attribution for direct mail campaigns; Ensure direct mail is integrated into broader omnichannel customer journeys
  • Insights, Reporting & Storytelling; Build clear, executive-ready reporting on customer trends, segment performance, and behavioral insights; Establish standardized dashboards and KPIs for customer health, value, and engagement; Translate complex data into clear narratives and recommendations for senior leadership; Act as the voice of the customer across the organization
  • Cross-Functional Leadership; Partner closely with Marketing, Ecommerce, Retail, Merchandising, Finance, and Technology teams; Influence strategy through insights, not just reporting—serving as a trusted advisor to leadership; Guide testing and experimentation frameworks tied to customer behavior and segmentation; Mentor and develop analysts or insights team members
  • Loyalty; Oversee loyalty strategy as one lever within a broader customer engagement ecosystem; Ensure loyalty mechanics are informed by customer insights, segments, and behavioral data; Measure loyalty performance with a focus on incremental value and long-term customer impact

Requirements

  • 6–12+ years of experience in consumer insights, analytics, CRM, or customer strategy roles
  • Direct mail experience
  • Strong expertise in customer segmentation, behavioral analysis, and data-driven marketing
  • Hands-on experience owning or partnering closely with a CDP
  • Experience managing direct mail programs and external vendors
  • Proven ability to analyze promotions, incentives, and pricing impact on customer behavior
  • Strong storytelling and executive communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience in retail, ecommerce, or omnichannel environments preferred
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The Paper Store is a family-founded, premium retailer of curated, on-trend brands and products for contemporary suburban families who want to bring fun, joy, and connection into the lives of the people they love. With over 100 stores spanning the Northeast, Florida, and Chicago, IL, along with a thriving e-commerce platform, The Paper Store is more than just a retailer — it's a community. Our team of over 3,000 passionate individuals is the driving force behind our success, tirelessly working to ensure that The Paper Store remains the go-to destination for unique and trending items for every occasion.From fashion and accessories to spa essentials, home décor, stationery, jewelry, sports gear, and more, our diverse departments showcase a curated selection of renowned brands such as Stanley, Ugg, Bombas, Touchland, Kendra Scott, Bogg Bags, Jellycat, Free People, Z Supply, Gorjana, Stanley, and Lilly Pulitzer. We're constantly attuned to the evolving needs and desires of our customers, and our family of brands continues to expand daily.If you're seeking a rewarding career where you can be part of an innovative team dedicated to bringing joy to families across the country, look no further than The Paper Store. Join us and experience the excitement of new and exciting things happening daily as we continue to grow and make a difference in the lives of our customers.

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