Lifecycle Marketing Strategist

ABOUT APPLY

APPLY is the Agentic Customer Experience (ACx) partner for the worlds 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 Arcteryx NFL Lululemon and Kraft Heinz. For more information visit .

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 youll 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 .

• 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.

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: Were 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 teams 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 emailprotected .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.