CRM Teamlead (f/m/d)

Holzkern - Eine Marke der Time for Nature GmbH; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work hours with home office

Annual events for Holzkern family

Regular team events

MacBook equipment

Employee discounts

Office fruits, beverages

Meal subsidies (20%)

Comprehensive onboarding buddy

Challenging growth projects

Zusammenfassung

Holzkern - Eine Marke der Time for Nature GmbH in Vienna seeks a CRM Teamlead to shape strategic, technological, and operational development of our customer communications.

You will lead CRM initiatives across email, SMS, WhatsApp and loyalty programs, driving automation, data‑driven personalization, and a higher Customer Lifetime Value. A hands‑on leader with 3–5 years in CRM and strong German/English skills is ideal.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of CRM, lifecycle marketing, email marketing, or marketing automation.
• Initial leadership experience and ability to guide a team through change.
• Hands-on with ESPs such as Netcore, Klaviyo, Emarsys, or similar.
• Experience with Shopify and CRM integrations and data flows.
• Analytical mindset with Excel and data analysis skills for KPI evaluation.

Aufgaben

• Own and develop the CRM ecosystem including email, SMS, WhatsApp, direct mail, and loyalty programs.
• Develop long-term CRM and lifecycle marketing strategy focused on automation and retention.
• Manage KPI-based CRM performance and report to stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the CRM team through growth and role specialization.
• Ensure seamless integrations between ESP, Shopify, loyalty platform, and other systems.
• Lead cross-functional projects on customer journeys and marketing tech.

Kenntnisse

CRM & lifecycle marketing

Leadership experience

Marketing automation

Data analysis

Shopify integration

German & English

Tools

Klaviyo

Emarsys

Netcore

Shopify

Jobbeschreibung

Do we have your attention?

As our CRM Teamlead (f/m/d) you will shape the strategic, technological, and operational development of our customer communication.

You will ensure that our customers receive personalized and relevant experiences across every stage of the customer lifecycle. Your focus will be on marketing automation, scalable CRM processes, seamless system integrations, and increasing Customer Lifetime Value through data-driven insights and outstanding content.

At the heart of this role is one guiding principle:

"CRM is not a support function – it is the engine behind customer lifetime value and brand loyalty."

Your areas of responsibility

Strategic Responsibility

• Take full ownership of our CRM ecosystem, including email, SMS, WhatsApp, direct mail, inserts, and our Premium Club.
• Develop and implement a long-term CRM and lifecycle marketing strategy focused on automation, customer loyalty, retention, and Customer Lifetime Value.
• Manage CRM performance based on relevant KPIs such as Customer Lifetime Value, email and automation flow revenue, retention rate, NPS, and contribution margin.
• Position CRM as a strategic business partner and growth driver across the company.
• Continuously develop our loyalty program to increase customer retention, Customer Lifetime Value, and profitability.
• Translate customer data and business objectives into actionable CRM initiatives.

Lifecycle & Automation

• Design, optimize, and scale automated customer lifecycle journeys across acquisition, onboarding, engagement, retention, loyalty, and reactivation.
• Expand AI-supported personalization, dynamic content, predictive segmentation, and automated CRM campaigns.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities, such as automated loyalty tiering through Shopify and ESP integrations.
• Continuously improve CRM workflows and processes to increase scalability, efficiency, and campaign quality.
• Establish structured testing and optimization processes, including A/B testing and performance analysis.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop the CRM team both professionally and personally.
• Guide the team through transformation, growth, and the development of specialized roles such as CRM Specialist or Marketing Automation Manager.
• Define an effective team setup that supports our long‑term CRM vision and business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative learning culture with a strong focus on technical expertise, data‑driven decision‑making, and a digital mindset.
• Set clear priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations for the team.

Systems, Interfaces & Projects

• Ensure the seamless integration of our CRM technology stack, including our ESP, Shopify, loyalty platform, WhatsApp, and other customer‑facing systems.
• Work closely with Performance Marketing, IT, Content, Product, Customer Support, and other relevant departments.
• Lead cross‑functional projects related to customer journeys, CRM processes, data, and marketing technology.
• Contribute to company‑wide roadmap and strategy discussions and actively shape the development of our customer experience.
• Ensure that CRM processes, responsibilities, and system workflows are clearly documented and scalable.

Your profile

• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in CRM, lifecycle marketing, email marketing, or marketing automation – ideally within D2C e‑commerce.
• Initial leadership experience and the ability to guide a team through change, transformation, and growth.
• Strong hands‑on experience with an email service provider or customer engagement platform such as Netcore, Klaviyo, Emarsys, or a comparable solution.
• In‑depth understanding of marketing automation, customer segmentation, lifecycle journeys, personalization, and campaign optimization.
• Experience with Shopify or a comparable e‑commerce platform, as well as CRM integrations and data flows.
• Proven experience in optimizing processes and scaling CRM or lifecycle marketing activities.
• An analytical mindset and strong Excel and data analysis skills for KPI evaluation, forecasting, and business cases.
• Strong commercial understanding and the confidence to manage the full CRM value chain – from open and click rates to revenue, Customer Lifetime Value, and contribution margin.
• A hands‑on and structured working style, combined with the ability to improve and document processes.
• Excellent German and very good English skills; French is an advantage.

Enjoy Our Benefits

• Attractive flexitime work model with home office option.
• Two legendary annualcompany events with the whole Holzkern family - all inclusive
• Regular team events with your team throughout the year.
• State of the art technical equipment (MacBook).
• Generous employee discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Fresh fruits, coffee, tea, milk (also vegan and lactose free) in the office on site.
• Healthy and balanced meals from Schrankerl. Holzkern pays 20% of each meal.
• Extensive Onboarding: From day 1 on you will have a buddy who will show you everything you need to know and be there for you should you encounter problems. Your colleagues will teach you everything specific to Holzkern that you need to succeed in your new job.
• Exciting Tasks & Personal Growth: Trust is always first for us at Holzkern, which is why we give you big and exciting projects from the start, so you can quickly unfold your potential. This will give you the opportunity to grow and learn super quickly.

These and many other exciting benefits will await you at Holzkern.

But most of all, you can expect a secure job, good vibes, teamwork, appreciation and trust - YOU are important to us!

Hard Facts

• Start: as soon as possible
• Hours per week: 38,5 hours
• Workplace: Holzkern HQ in Vienna
• Salary: The salary for this position ranges from € 50.000 - € 56.000 per year. Your actual salary depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

About Us

HOLZKERN was founded in 2016 with the purpose of creating unique pieces of nature - just as unique as our customers. Seven years later, we are one of the most successful D2C brands in DACH selling a huge variety of watches, jewelry & accessories. We’re proud to say that over 1.000.000 customers worldwide were already able to find their perfect piece of nature. Join our team of over 170 people and help us to bring natural uniqueness to the whole world!

As a dynamic team, we value open corporate communication, teamwork, development opportunities and flexible working hours. But most of all, you can expect to work in a friendly working environment with warm‑hearted colleagues who will always support you.