the job:
amika is looking for a passionate and strategic CRM Manager to deepen customer relationships and fuel long-term growth across our DTC business. This role will lead CRM and retention strategy, ensuring our lifecycle programs are data-driven, customer-centric, and seamlessly aligned with amika’s brand voice across email, SMS, and loyalty touchpoints.
The ideal candidate is data-obsessed and deeply collaborative. They have a deep understanding of customer relationship management driving lifetime value. They thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace change.
This role will partner closely with the E-commerce Content Manager, who supports educational content and site experience that brings retention strategies to life.
salary: 90-100k + bonus
location: hybrid (must be based nyc + have the right to work in the US)
what you'll do:
- CRM Strategy & Retention Health
- Inform end-to-end CRM and retention strategy across email, SMS, loyalty, and lifecycle programs
- Define lifecycle frameworks, audience segmentation, cadence, and messaging priorities
- Monitor (via dashboard) overall retention health, including LTV, repeat rate, churn, and CRM revenue contribution
- Identify gaps and growth opportunities across customer journeys
Program Planning & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Set CRM roadmap and priorities in partnership with the Director of CRM + Data Intelligence
- Brief the Ecommerce Content Manager on content needs tied to lifecycle programs, campaigns, and launches
- Partner with Ecommerce, Brand Marketing, Consumer Engagement, and CX teams to ensure cohesive omnichannel retention efforts
- Act as the central point of contact for CRM-related initiatives
Analytics, Testing & Optimization
- Own CRM performance reporting and insights (email, SMS, loyalty, flows, campaigns)
- Translate data into clear recommendations for content, cadence, targeting, and offers
- Lead A/B testing strategies and experimentation roadmap within email/SMS
- Ensure CRM programs scale effectively as the business grows
Platform Ownership & Governance
- Own CRM tools and platforms (e.g., Klaviyo, Attentive, GA4, Shopify Analytics)
- Ensure best practices for deliverability, consent, data hygiene, and compliance
must haves:
- 5 years of CRM, lifecycle, or retention marketing experience within beauty, fashion, or lifestyle brands.
- Strong strategic mindset with hands-on CRM platform expertise.
- Deep understanding of customer segmentation, personalization, and lifecycle frameworks.
- Highly analytical with the ability to connect data to creative and business outcomes.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across teams.
- Strategic thinker with customer-first mindset.
ready to apply?
please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!