Position Overview: The Customer Retention Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategies aimed at improving customer loyalty, retention, and lifetime value. The ideal candidate will work closely with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to create and optimize retention programs that engage customers and drive long-term brand loyalty. Key Responsibilities: Customer Retention Strategy Development: Develop and execute data-driven customer retention strategies to reduce churn and increase customer lifetime value. Analyze customer behavior, identify key retention metrics, and use insights to refine strategies. Create personalized retention campaigns to keep customers engaged and encourage repeat purchases or continued usage of services. Campaign Management: Design, implement, and optimize retention-focused marketing campaigns (email, SMS, in-app, social media, etc.). Segment customers based on behavior, demographics, and lifecycle stages to deliver targeted retention efforts. Monitor campaign performance and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes. Customer Segmentation & Personalization: Develop customer personas and segment the customer base to ensure tailored communication and offers. Leverage CRM tools and customer data to deliver personalized content and offers. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with product, sales, and customer support teams to understand customer pain points and identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience. Collaborate with the analytics team to track, measure, and report on retention metrics and KPIs. Churn Analysis & Improvement: Identify patterns and reasons for customer churn and propose corrective actions. Work on initiatives to win back lapsed or lost customers through targeted re-engagement strategies. Customer Feedback & Insights: Gather and analyze customer feedback through surveys, reviews, and direct interactions to understand satisfaction and areas for improvement. Use feedback to continuously improve retention strategies and customer touchpoints. Loyalty Programs: Design and manage customer loyalty programs or initiatives that encourage long-term engagement and rewards. Track the effectiveness of loyalty programs and suggest improvements based on customer behavior and feedback. Reporting & Analytics: Track, analyze, and report on key retention metrics such as churn rates, customer lifetime value, and engagement levels. Present retention performance insights to senior management, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus). Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in customer retention, loyalty, or CRM-focused roles, ideally in marketing. Strong understanding of customer retention metrics and KPIs. Experience in email marketing, social media, or customer engagement platforms (e.g., Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Salesforce, HubSpot). Hands-on experience with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, SQL, or similar platforms. Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A creative, customer-centric mindset with the ability to design personalized marketing strategies. Knowledge of customer behavior analysis and segmentation. Desirable Attributes: Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Results-driven with a focus on improving customer loyalty and retention. Experience in eCommerce, SaaS, or subscription-based businesses is a plus. Familiarity with A/B testing and optimization techniques for retention campaigns.
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Customer Retention Manager