Senior Lifecycle & CRM Marketing Manager (GTM)

USA (Remote)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end CRM campaigns by turning trader behavior into targeted journeys, with a strong focus on activation, engagement, and retention through data-driven testing and collaboration across Data, Product, and Creative teams.

  • Lead weekly campaigns across email, push, and SMS
  • Define triggers and audiences with Data/Product
  • Analyze performance and implement improvements

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build, deploy, and optimize weekly GTM campaigns across email, push, and SMS channels.
  • Translate Trader behavior and business priorities into targeted audiences and automated sends that support activation, engagement, and re-engagement.
  • Manage day-to-day CRM operations, including briefs, campaign setup, QA, audience segmentation, and deliverability monitoring.
  • Run pre-send QA/proofing on copy, dates, links, personalization tokens, and audiences, and route Trader-facing copy through legal and compliance review.
  • Partner with Data and Product teams to define and refine the triggers and audiences behind each launch, ensuring relevance and timeliness.
  • Conduct A/B tests on content, subject lines, send times, and frequency to continuously improve performance.
  • Support evergreen lifecycle programs as needed, including backup coverage and builds to the lifecycle lead's specifications.
  • Align GTM programs with the broader company retention strategy.
  • Collaborate with Creative and Brand teams to ensure GTM assets reflect Topstep's tone, design, and messaging standards.
  • Work with Growth and Media teams to ensure consistent messaging between acquisition and retention funnels.

Requirements

  • 5 + years of experience in CRM, Lifecycle, or Retention Marketing (preferably in fintech, trading, or regulated industries).
  • Proven ability to execute campaigns and automated journeys that drive measurable results, on a recurring weekly deadline.
  • Hands-on experience with marketing automation platforms such as Salesforce, Braze, Iterable, or HubSpot.
  • Strong knowledge of CRM segmentation, personalization, and behavioral triggers.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a disciplined approach to QA, with experience working within legal and compliance review.
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in Google Analytics, Looker, or similar BI tools.
  • Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
  • Clear communicator who thrives in cross-functional, remote teams.
  • Strong balance of data-driven thinking and creative problem-solving.

Benefits

  • Topstep is an engaging working environment that ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration by keeping cameras on during meetings and maintaining a robust Slack environment for communication.
  • Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is front-loaded.
  • Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance are offered for full-time employees.
  • Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.
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Topstep

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Topstep is the premier funding opportunity for retail futures traders. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for traders to safely engage, learn and profit in the financial markets. With powerful tools, coaching, and a clear path to funding, we help traders build the habits and discipline needed to "go pro."At Topstep, we believe empowered people yield great results. Our people are our greatest asset and we treat them as such. We rely on everyone, regardless of position or experience, to help develop the big ideas that move us forward.📝 Risk Disclosure: https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure📝 Social Media Disclosure: https://www.topstep.com/social-media-disclosure/📝 Terms of Use: https://www.topstep.com/terms-of-use/

Founded in 2012
Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.8K employees (72 in marketing)
94% recommend to a friend
95% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $140K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($130K) is 9% below the median base salary for Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager roles in the United States ($143K).

Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager median pay in the United States

$143K/yr

Most pay falls between $122K and $164K. Based on 40 salaries.

See all Topstep salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
54 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
1.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$23K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26%
Direct
63.9%
Referral
9.4%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.9K