Lifecycle Marketing Strategist

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New York City, NY, USA
Hybrid
130K-180K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Develop and optimize cross-channel lifecycle and retention marketing strategies across email, web, push, social, and SMS. The role provides client strategy, campaign ideation, personalization, briefs, asset approval, analytics, dashboards, revenue tracking, and optimization recommendations. It also supports client relationship management, sales pitches, project scoping, and growth opportunities while managing multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
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ABOUT APPLY
 
APPLY is the Agentic Customer Experience (ACx) partner for the world's most ambitious consumer and entertainment brands. We bring together deep domain expertise across Retail, CPG, Sports, and Media with AI-native delivery capability, designing and delivering agentic solutions that turn CX vision into commercial reality. We are the partner of choice for brands like Arc'teryx, NFL, Lululemon, and Kraft Heinz. For more information, visit applydigital.com.

LOCATION: This is a hybrid position. The preferred candidate should be based in (or within a location commutable to) New York, NY, working in hours that align with the Eastern Time Zone.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Marketing Strategist, you'll play a critical role in providing strategic direction and growth marketing support for our top-tier clients. Reporting into the Marketing Services team, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing cross-channel marketing strategies across email, web, push, social, and SMS, with a primary focus on lifecycle and retention programs. You will help translate complex client objectives into measurable, high-impact marketing programs that drive growth and long-term engagement.

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.

Nice to Have

  • 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.

  •  
    The salary range for this role is $130,000- $180,000 USD. We conduct regular benchmarking across various roles, similar industries, and levels to ensure fair compensation packages for all. We are committed to acknowledging each individual's unique strengths and contributions while rewarding the value that they deliver to the team.

LIFE AT APPLY
 
People are at the core of everything we do at APPLY. We provide you with modern tools, systems and approaches, value your time, safety, and health, and strive to build a work community where you can thrive and grow. Here are a few benefits we offer to support you:
 
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 [email protected].

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience providing lifecycle or retention marketing strategy
  • Direct agency experience
  • Extensive knowledge of email, SMS, push, and top-of-funnel marketing channels
  • Track record of growth marketing success
  • Hands-on experience with automation platforms such as Iterable, Braze, Segment, Klaviyo, or Customer.io
  • Experience leveraging data for complex personalization marketing programs
  • Experience providing marketing campaign and program analysis using BI or analytics tools such as Looker, Tableau, Mixpanel, or Amplitude
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Hands-on ability to deliver strategic insights for clients
  • Current knowledge of consumer behavior trends, cross-channel marketing, and digital growth strategies
  • Understanding of AI decisioning tools with practical application
  • Superior written and communication skills with strong organizational abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to synthesize information into actionable tasks
  • Experience with project management tools
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment
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The Company
HQ: Vancouver
449 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Digital to our core, we are purpose built to transform possibilities for people. We solve complex problems with well-executed solutions tailor-made for continuous growth — we’re ambitious and our clients are too. We work with well-funded start-ups, global brands, and Fortune 1000 companies spanning industries and audiences, including EA, Moderna, League Health, and Realtor.com.

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