Retention Marketing Specialist (Klaviyo)

Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end Klaviyo email lifecycle and SMS strategy for a high-volume list with data-driven optimization.

  • Own the Klaviyo lifecycle flows and SMS strategy
  • Must-have: 9–10/10 Klaviyo proficiency with SKU-level triggers
  • Standout: Data-driven ownership of 250k+ subscribers and rigorous A/B testing roadmap

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Architect the Klaviyo Ecosystem: build, audit, and optimize automated lifecycle—from Welcome Series and Abandoned Carts to Win-back and Replenishment flows
  • Master the Direct Response Message: write compelling, "human" copy with a focus on timely, plain-text emails over flashy HTML
  • SMS Strategy Lead: own the SMS channel for high-urgency and VIP engagement
  • Data-Driven Optimization: own revenue attribution, cohort analysis, and list hygiene for 250k+ subscribers
  • Rigorous Testing: maintain a constant A/B testing roadmap, testing psychological triggers, send-frequency, and deep segmentation logic

Requirements

  • 5–8+ years of dedicated experience specifically in Email Marketing, Retention, or Lifecycle Marketing
  • Klaviyo Mastery: 9 or 10 out of 10 in Klaviyo; understand SKU-level triggers, predictive analytics, and how to maintain a pristine sender reputation
  • Direct Response mindset; able to create curiosity and drive action beyond discounts or sales language
  • Technical: comfortable with Shopify integrations; able to use data (GA4, Shopify Analytics) to diagnose why a flow isn\'t converting
  • Local presence: based in the Sacramento area and able to collaborate in the office at least one day a week
  • Technical Stack: Klaviyo & Shopify (Required); Channels: Email & SMS (Attentive/Postscript experience a plus); Analytics: GA4, Looker Studio, or SQL; Project Management: Wrike or similar tools

Preferred

  • Attentive/Postscript experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
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Balanced Body Inc

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Balanced Body® believes that movement can change people’s lives. We are the leading resource for Pilates equipment, information and education for fitness centers, studios, rehabilitation facilities and home enthusiasts. Founded in 1976, the company was the first to substantially update Joseph Pilates' equipment with state-of-the-art engineering, materials and technology. Ken Endelman, the company's CEO and founder, has been awarded 26 U.S. patents for his inventions. Headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., where all its equipment is designed and manufactured, the company actively promotes Pilates to the fitness industry, the medical profession and the media. The company established the 1-800-PILATES service and online Studio Finder to help the public locate instructors and studios in their area. This free service refers more than 1,000 clients a month to instructors and studios internationally. In addition to equipment, Balanced Body offers instructor training and continuing education for Pilates, CoreAlign®, Anatomy in Three DimensionsTM, Bodhi Suspension SystemTM, Balanced Body BarreTM, MOTRTM and other mind-body instructor training programs. We also carry an extensive line of accessories, books, and videos for professionals and home enthusiasts. Visit pilates.com or call 1-800-PILATES for the world's largest selection of Pilates and other mind-body products, for inspiring educational opportunities, and to learn about the benefits of Pilates.

Founded in 1976
Sacramento, California, USA
538 employees (22 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
93% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
196.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.2%
Direct
46.9%
Referral
5.7%
Social
2.4%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~538

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (2% of company)

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