Senior Relationship Marketing Strategist

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Flexible PTO

15+ paid holidays per year

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled marketing agency. We seek a Senior Manager, Relationship Marketing Strategy to turn client goals into actionable omni‑channel plans and trusted advisor relationships. You will leverage 1st‑party data, CRM and analytics to drive growth and client value.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in data-driven marketing, agency experience, Braze expertise, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills; up to 40% travel required. Location: Chicago/remote in US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7+ years experience in data-driven marketing – CRM, email, online/offline media.
• 3+ years working in an agency or consulting firm.
• Experience with Braze.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willing to travel 20-40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic omni-channel marketing plans.
• Be a subject matter expert and translate new technology - particularly in the areas of 1st party data marketing and CRM - into new marketing ideas for the client.
• Monitor current marketing trends, new technology solutions, and competitive strategies - and then translate them into new marketing ideas for clients.
• Develop trusted, long-term relationships with important client contacts and executives.
• Ensure meaningful client value is delivered through a mix of best-practice solutions, and original thinking.
• Collaborate with team leadership (account management, operations, creative, analytics), and partner agencies to turn ideas into executable plans.
• Identify data points and measurements to show the impact of our approach and strategy on our client's business.

Skills

CRM

Data-driven marketing

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Braze

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled marketing agency. We seek a Senior Manager, Relationship Marketing Strategy to turn client goals into actionable omni‑channel plans and trusted advisor relationships. You will leverage 1st‑party data, CRM and analytics to drive growth and client value.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in data-driven marketing, agency experience, Braze expertise, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills; up to 40% travel required. Location: Chicago/remote in US.