Lifecycle Marketing Lead building Directive Consulting's lifecycle practice for B2B, SaaS, service, and eCommerce clients. Driving retention, nurture, expansion, and revenue through CRM and automation.
Responsibilities
Help build Directive's dedicated Lifecycle Marketing practice from the ground up
Build lifecycle strategies rooted in client revenue models, customer journeys, data, and business objectives
Architect end-to-end customer and prospect journeys across acquisition, nurture, conversion, onboarding, retention, expansion, and re-engagement
Develop segmentation strategies using demographic, firmographic, behavioral, purchase, engagement, lifecycle-stage, and account data
Identify gaps in existing lifecycle programs and prioritize high-impact opportunities
Build testing roadmaps across messaging, timing, audience, journey structure, offers, and conversion points
Establish measurement frameworks connecting lifecycle activity to meaningful business outcomes
Provide hands-on strategy, platform architecture, client delivery, and execution
Work across client technology stacks and lifecycle platforms
Own senior client relationships and lead strategic conversations
Help define Directive's lifecycle methodology, service offerings, delivery model, technology recommendations, and measurement frameworks
Help hire, mentor, and develop the lifecycle marketing team as the offering grows
Support eCommerce, service, and SaaS clients across retention, channel enablement, lead nurture, pipeline acceleration, customer expansion, and subscription growth
Help identify lifecycle marketing opportunities before engagements begin
Participate in scoping, pitching, and expanding client engagements
Collaborate with the Director and Managing Director while exercising significant autonomy
Requirements
6+ years of experience across Lifecycle Marketing, CRM, marketing automation, retention, or related disciplines
Meaningful experience supporting B2B, SaaS, Service, or complex eCommerce business models
Hands-on experience architecting lifecycle programs from scratch
Strong understanding of segmentation, automation, customer journeys, trigger logic, experimentation, and lifecycle measurement
Working expertise in at least two major lifecycle or marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Klaviyo, Marketo, or Attentive
Experience working with imperfect data and creating practical strategies despite technical limitations
Strong client-facing communication and ability to lead conversations with senior stakeholders
Experience connecting lifecycle activity to pipeline, revenue, retention, expansion, or other meaningful business outcomes
Previous experience mentoring, managing, or informally developing other marketers
Ability to move between strategy and execution
Strong commercial instincts and comfort participating in scoping, pitching, or expanding client engagements
Comfort operating in ambiguity and creating structure where little exists
Strong point of view paired with willingness to change based on data or client context
Agency or consulting experience managing multiple clients simultaneously is a strong plus
Experience supporting both eCommerce and B2B/SaaS lifecycle programs is a strong plus
Experience with manufacturer, distributor, dealer, reseller, or other channel-driven revenue models is a strong plus
Experience with ERP environments such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or Infor is a strong plus
Experience with SMS strategy, technology evaluation, implementation, and optimization is a strong plus
Experience partnering closely with RevOps, Sales Operations, or Marketing Operations teams is a strong plus
Experience auditing lifecycle programs and translating findings into paid consulting engagements is a strong plus
Previous responsibility for scoping, pitching, or selling professional services is a strong plus
Experience helping build a new capability, department, or service offering is a strong plus
Platform certifications across HubSpot, Salesforce, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Klaviyo, or comparable technologies are a strong plus
Established and current work authorization and permanent residence in Canada required for this role
Reliable internet access and a professional background
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods and observe and interpret written and verbal communication
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family
100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents (US, CAD, MX)
Access to certified therapists through Spring Health
Headspace membership
Physical therapy through Omada
Thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts
Complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care
Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum)
Paid Company Holidays
Your Birthday Off
End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1)
Paid Parental Leave
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
Annual Company-wide Retreat
100% virtual work from a home office
PC or Mac available
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
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