Customer Retention Strategist at Common Thread Collective
Overview
Common Thread Collective (CTC) is dedicated to delivering unmatched value and service to clients with revenue below $15M. As a Customer Retention Strategist, you will guide clients toward sustainable growth through data‑driven retention initiatives across email, SMS, direct mail, and other touchpoints.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic retention planning, including forecasting, strategy development, and execution for email, SMS, and other channels.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, translating forecasting insights into actionable recommendations across all retention touchpoints.
- Own all deliverables—automations, campaigns, email content, and SMS—ensuring technical accuracy, brand consistency, and alignment with the client’s strategy.
- Analyze metrics and KPIs, present insights, and recommend optimizations to exceed forecasting targets.
- Collaborate with growth strategists, media buyers, designers, and copywriters to produce high‑impact retention material.
- Maintain data integrity and execute CTC’s Prophit system for forecasting and performance tracking.
- Deliver daily performance updates, weekly Slack summaries, and monthly forecasting reviews to clients and internal teams.
- Continuously enhance retention programs through testing, iteration, and early adoption of new tools and strategies.
- Contribute learnings to the organization to improve processes and share best practices.
Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years of hands‑on experience in email and SMS marketing, demonstrating execution across campaigns, automations, segmentation, and optimization.
- 2+ years in retention marketing with a proven record of driving predictable revenue and improving customer lifetime value.
- Strong data analysis ability using tools such as Google Sheets and a willingness to learn advanced analytics.
- Excellent communication skills—fluent in English, able to present persuasively to stakeholders and craft empathetic client messaging.
- Autodidactic mindset, resourceful, and proactive in learning and delivering high‑quality work without constant oversight.
- Integrity, accountability, and unyielding determination to achieve results, even in challenging circumstances.
- Ability to thrive in a fully remote, autonomous, and fast‑moving environment.
Minimum Experience Requirement
- At least 2 years of experience in email and SMS marketing.
- At least 2 years of experience in retention marketing.
Compensation
- Days 1–30: $1,500 (part‑time transition phase)
- Days 31–60: $3,000 (full‑time start)
- Days 61–90: $4,000–$5,000 + performance bonuses
- Salary increases annually based on performance and client portfolio.
Location & Environment
- Fully remote; flexible schedule.
- Autonomous work style supported by regular 1:1 feedback and measurable quality benchmarks.
- Opportunities for mentorship, continuous learning, and career progression.
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- Business Development and Sales
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