Retention Manager at Barry's – New York, New York

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About the role

We’re looking for a data-driven, customer-obsessed Retention Manager to lead our lifecycle marketing strategy with a strong focus on Email and SMS channels. In this role, you’ll own the strategy, execution, and optimization of programs designed to increase customer engagement, repeat purchases, lifetime value, and long-term brand loyalty.

You will work cross-functionally with product, analytics, and creative teams to deliver highly personalized, performance-driven lifecycle campaigns that drive measurable revenue impact.

What you'll do

Email & SMS Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive lifecycle marketing strategy across Email and SMS, including the set up and deployment of email and SMS campaign in platform.
• Own automated flows including welcome series, abandoned cart, post-purchase, win-back, and loyalty campaigns
• Build segmentation strategies to increase personalization and engagement
• Manage campaign calendar and messaging strategy

Performance & Optimization

• Own channel KPIs: retention rate, LTV, frequency, churn reduction, CTR, CVR, deliverability, and revenue per subscriber
• Run A/B and multivariate tests to improve subject lines, creative, timing, and segmentation
• Monitor list health, deliverability, and compliance
• Deliver regular performance reporting with actionable insights

Customer Lifecycle & Personalization

• Map customer journeys and identify opportunities for engagement across lifecycle stages
• Implement dynamic content and personalization strategies
• Partner with product and analytics teams to improve behavioral triggers and automation logic
• Leverage zero-party and first-party data to enhance targeting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Creative to brief and develop high-performing email and SMS templates
• Partner with Paid Media to align acquisition and retention messaging
• Collaborate with Analytics to refine attribution and incrementally measurement
• Support loyalty, referral, and membership programs

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in retention, lifecycle, or CRM marketing
• Deep hands on keyboard experience with Email & SMS platforms (e.g., Klaviyo, Braze, Iterable, Attentive, Postscript, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data tools (e.g., GA4, Looker, Amplitude, Excel)
• Experience building automated lifecycle journeys
• Proven track record of driving revenue through retention channels
• Strong understanding of deliverability, compliance, and best practices
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Experience configuring API webhooks, and writing/executing SQL queries preferred but not required