Job Description
Brand: Camuto Group Req #: 130289 Location Name: New York Design Studio Department: Digital
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Director of CRM & Retention will be a key leadership role on our VinceCamuto.com digital team, and is responsible for all email, SMS, loyalty and CRM/customer initiatives. This role will drive the strategy and execution of programs to build our customer base, create meaningful engagement with our customers, and develop a best-in-class retention program and team.
With ambitious growth plans for the eCommerce business, the director will play a critical role in creating and implementing new digital marketing strategies that help drive traffic, revenue and customer loyalty. Overseeing the retention, storytelling and loyalty strategies for VC.com, this role will help put the customer at the heart of the business and build brand love.
The Director leads the email and loyalty teams, and is responsible for coaching and developing them. This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, creative marketer to join a growing brand and make a significant impact on the digital business
REPORTS TO: VP of DTC
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Own all retention-focus marketing channels including email, SMS, direct mail and loyalty. Manage a high performance team to drive each stage of the process from brief to deployment to analysis. *
Create a strong digital content and storytelling strategy; act as key digital marketing calendar owner *
Establish and hit list growth goals to support revenue objectives *
Build an SMS program that integrates strategically with email. Establish and hit list growth goals. *
Expand and optimize lifecycle marketing flows across channels to increase conversion, drive engagement and foster retention *
Develop and implement a segmentation strategy across all channels to drive engagement and revenue *
Develop new reporting that monitors KPIs by channel and program - triggers, editorial, promotional and SMS. *
Track performance to traffic and revenue goals, develop opportunities to adjust strategy to address areas of attention. *
Create a clear A/B testing roadmap and reporting approach. Share back learnings with key stakeholders and executive team. *
Develop new email list growth strategy, leveraging digital partnerships and other digital marketing channels to help drive new, qualified subscribers into the program *
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enable automation and efficiency, segmentation enhancements, and triggered/multi-step campaign opportunities *
Develop and oversee strategy for VC VIP loyalty program, tiers, engagement and growth *
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in brand, design, product, eCommerce, planning, etc. *
Continually evaluate CRM tools on the market. Make recommendations on the evolution of our marketing tech stack that maximize our efficiency and effectiveness of our retention marketing. *
Stay informed on market trends and retention best practices, including personalization, CRM flows, email deliverability, and innovative creative approaches.
Present overall storytelling and contact strategy to CEO and cross functional partners on a monthly basis *
Lead, coach and develop team members to optimize their performance *
Work closely with external vendors (i.e. ESP account team and loyalty vendor) in order to evolve strategies, meet to evaluate performance, and escalate any technical needs or issues as they arise
REQUIRED SKILLS:
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Enthusiastic, driven leader with a passion for all things email and "customer" *
Takes a balanced approach to marketing between data-driven strategy and creative innovation *
Experience developing and leading strategy to hit financial goals *
Ability to proactively find new opportunities for growth within the key CRM channels and implementing roadmaps to help bring those new tactics to life in a successful way
Talent/performance management; ability to coach, delegate and develop a high-performance team
Financial acumen and experience overseeing the email marketing / CRM channel budget for 3 years *
Must be well-versed in consumer technology and best-in-class CRM strategies *
Stays apprised of loyalty, CRM, and retail industry challenges, best practices, activities, and trends *
Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
EXPERIENCE:
8 years driving complex email marketing strategies for a digital B2C retailer (fashion or beauty, a plus) *
5 years of experience leading, managing, and developing successful CRM teams and outside agencies *
