**Director of Customer Retention – Unlocking Long-Term Loyalty and Growth at blithequark**

Are you a seasoned marketing professional with a passion for driving customer retention and loyalty? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where innovation and creativity meet data-driven insights? If so, we invite you to join blithequark as our Director of Customer Retention, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our customer experience. **About blithequark** blithequark is a pioneering health and wellness company that's revolutionizing the way people approach their well-being. Our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health through premium, natural supplements, protocols, at-home lab tests, and anti-aging products. As a virtual company with a global reach, we're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences that foster long-term loyalty and growth. **Position Overview** As our Director of Customer Retention, you'll be responsible for developing, executing, and managing strategies that improve customer retention and loyalty. This role requires a deep understanding of customer behavior, analytics, and lifecycle marketing, with a focus on increasing customer lifetime value (CLV) and reducing churn. You'll work closely with our marketing team, as well as product, tech, finance, health, and data teams, to optimize retention programs and enhance the customer experience. **Key Responsibilities** * **Retention Strategy Development**: Create and execute a comprehensive customer retention strategy that converts first-time buyers to long-term customers. Develop data-driven initiatives to improve customer engagement, reduce churn, and increase repeat purchases. Build personalized lifecycle marketing programs to nurture long-term relationships with customers. * **Customer Segmentation & Personalization**: Leverage customer data to create segmented marketing campaigns aimed at improving retention across various customer cohorts. Work with data teams to ensure the personalization of communication based on the source of acquisition, customer behavior, preferences, and purchasing history. * **Lifecycle Marketing Campaigns**: Oversee the creation and execution of multi-channel lifecycle marketing campaigns, including email, SMS, push notifications, and in-app messaging. Develop automated workflows for onboarding, re-engagement, and win-back campaigns, optimizing them for maximum performance. Identify opportunities to enhance post-purchase experiences, loyalty programs, and customer support initiatives. * **Analytics & Reporting**: Use data analytics and customer insights to identify key drivers of retention and areas for improvement. Track and analyze customer metrics, such as CLV, churn rate, retention rate, and repeat purchase rates. Provide regular reporting on the performance of retention initiatives and make data-backed recommendations for improvement. * **Team Dynamic**: Foster a collaborative culture across departments to ensure alignment with retention goals. Be a team player with the ability to forge new partnerships that bridge people and teams. * **Budget & Vendor Management**: Under direction from the VP of Marketing, manage retention budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources to high-impact initiatives. Partner with external vendors, such as subscription partners, email marketing partners, text messaging partners, and loyalty partners to ensure best practices are followed and performance is optimized. **Key Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field. * 7+ years of experience in e-commerce or digital marketing, with a focus on customer retention. * Proven track record of developing and scaling retention strategies that drive measurable results. * Strong understanding of CRM tools, email marketing platforms, and lifecycle marketing. * Exceptional data analysis skills, with proficiency in tools such as Google Analytics, Excel, and data visualization platforms. * Experience with customer loyalty programs, subscription models, or recurring revenue businesses. * Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. * Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and also pay attention to detail to execute with excellence. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. **Preferred Skills** * Knowledge of A/B testing and optimization frameworks. * Experience working with MarTech tools like Klaviyo, PostScript, and HubSpot. * Ability to adapt quickly to changing industry trends and customer behaviors. * Experience in the health & wellness and/or beauty industry is preferred, but not required. **What We Offer** * A dynamic and innovative work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. * Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry. * A competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your value to our organization. * A comprehensive training program that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your role. * A culture that prioritizes work-life balance and supports your overall well-being. **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and results-driven marketing professional with a passion for customer retention and loyalty, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 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