Senior Marketing Strategist

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level8+ years expContract

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead lifecycle and retention marketing strategy for cross-channel programs, from ideation and briefs to analytics, optimization, and client relationships, while supporting growth through multi-channel campaigns and sales scoping.

  • Strategic planning and cross-channel program ideation
  • Analytics, dashboards, and incremental revenue tracking
  • Client relationships and sales support

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning & Ideation - Work directly with clients to provide strategic planning, ideation, and optimization of new cross-channel (email, web, push, social, SMS, etc.) campaign programs, personalization initiatives, and overall marketing calendar planning, primarily for lifecycle and retention programs. - Write briefs and approve all created assets. - Ensure all recommendations have a clear and concise methodology, are appropriately sized to maximize impact and ease of execution, and instill confidence in the results. Analytics & Optimization - Provide ongoing analytics and optimization support, creating dashboards and reports that show metrics and solutions for continued growth or strategic pivots. - Continually track and develop a clear record of incremental revenue sourced from owned initiatives. Client Relationship Management - Develop strong relationships and rapport with clients, instilling confidence in agency work and fostering advocacy and referrals. Sales & Growth Support - Participate in sales pitches and scoping conversations as a multi-channel growth subject matter expert. - Help identify the appropriate level of effort required to support new projects, extensions, renewals, and expanded scopes.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience providing lifecycle or retention marketing strategy (direct agency experience preferred).
  • Extensive knowledge of email, SMS, and push channels, as well as top-of-funnel marketing.
  • Solid track record of growth marketing successes, with hands-on platform experience in automation tools such as Iterable, Braze, Segment, Klaviyo, or Customer.io.
  • Direct experience leveraging data for complex personalization marketing programs.
  • Direct experience providing marketing campaign and program analysis using BI tools (Looker, Tableau) or analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Hands-on approach that delivers sharp strategic insights for clients.
  • Strong technical edge with current knowledge of consumer behavior trends, cross-channel marketing, and digital growth strategies.

Preferred

  • Understanding of AI decisioning tools with current practical application.
  • Superior written and communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize information from emails and documents into actionable tasks.
  • Experience with project management tools.
  • Great intuition and a proactive nature.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Agentic Delivery: Our people work in a modern way to deliver client outcomes. Broaden your skills on a range of engagements with international brands that have a global impact.
  • An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
  • AI & Strategic Upskilling: Accelerate your professional growth with generous training budgets and mentorship, with a specific focus on Agentic AI expertise and the critical human skills required for the future of work.
  • Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
  • Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
  • Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
  • APPLY is a safe, respectful, and inclusive community where differences are celebrated. We are committed to equal opportunity and fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. Learn more in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section. For recruitment accommodations, please email careers@applydigital.com .
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Founded in 2022
Oceanside, California, USA
9 employees (2 in marketing)

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$130K/yr – $180K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (22% of company)
Median Tenure
2.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
404
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.1%
Direct
40.1%
Referral
12.9%
Social
8.6%
Paid
1.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9
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Senior Marketing Strategist

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