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With a team of over 350+ multilingual specialists, ICUC provides social customer care solutions to various industry-leading global clients 24/7, 365. Minimizing risk, building customer loyalty, and maximizing insight through a combination of technology and human-powered solutions, ICUC is a scalable, reliable, and “always on” 24x7 solution. Working as an agency partner or directly with a brand, ICUC makes lives better for the world's biggest brands. We have 20+ years of experience and support more than 50+ languages. Check out some of our latest news, guides, and social media tips here: https://beacons.ai/icuc.social/","Marketing Services","501-1,000 employees","36K  followers","New York - 150 E 42nd","","United States","USD","\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Job Description:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>This is a remote/hybrid opportunity based in the US\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>The Customer Lifecycle Marketing (CLM) Practice Lead, reporting to the President, Data-Driven Marketing, serves as the commercial owner and market-facing leader of Merkle's CLM practice. This leader operates as a mini-P&L owner across four interconnected capability areas: lifecycle marketing and email/CRM platform execution, loyalty strategy and technology, promotions and gamified experiences, and the first-party data and identity infrastructure that connects them. The role sits at the intersection of go-to-market strategy, offer development, and senior client leadership, and forms one leg of the practice's leadership team.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>This is a commercial leadership role, not a delivery management role. It requires the credibility to engage CMOs and VP-level buyers across the full spectrum, from loyalty program economics to first-party data strategy to paid media activation. Success is measured through practice revenue and pipeline growth, win rate, cross-practice attach, and the strength of Merkle's market position in loyalty, lifecycle marketing, and data-driven CRM.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>Description & Responsibilities:\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Practice Growth & Commercial Ownership\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Own commercial performance of the CLM practice, including revenue, pipeline, forecast accuracy, and margin contribution across all four capability pillars\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Develop and maintain the annual CLM growth plan, aligned to organizational go-to-market priorities and key vertical and platform opportunities\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Approve commercial scope, pricing, and deal economics on CLM-led pursuits, engaging senior sales leadership on larger or cross-practice opportunities\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Offer Development & Market Positioning\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Own the CLM offer portfolio across lifecycle marketing, loyalty, promotions, and first-party data/identity, in partnership with strategy and solutions teams\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Articulate Merkle's integrated CLM story to the market: how loyalty strategy, promotions design, journey orchestration, and paid media activation combine into a customer equity growth system\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Maintain external market positioning through analyst relationships, industry events, and published thought leadership on the convergence of loyalty, promotions, and paid media\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Partner with strategy teams to translate platform partner developments into updated offer packages, and represent the practice in partner co-sell conversations\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Pursuit Leadership & Commercial Execution\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Lead the CLM-specific pursuit motion across loyalty RFPs, lifecycle marketing retainers, promotions engagements, and first-party data strategy mandates\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Build pursuit teams that draw on the full CLM capability stack to ensure proposals reflect Merkle's integrated breadth\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Coordinate with demand generation and sales teams on origination specific to CLM buyer personas (e.g., VP CRM, VP Loyalty, VP Marketing Technology, Chief Digital Officer)\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Represent the practice at partner events, client advisory boards, and industry conferences as a named commercial voice on loyalty, lifecycle marketing, and data-driven CRM\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Senior Client Engagement & Cross-Practice Orchestration\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Maintain executive-level relationships with the CLM practice's primary buying personas across a portfolio of key accounts\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Serve as executive sponsor on flagship CLM accounts, supporting retention, expansion, and reference development\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Bring the CLM practice into integrated pursuits where loyalty, promotions, or first-party data activation is the commercial entry point for broader engagements\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Champion integrated storytelling that connects loyalty program performance to paid media efficiency and customer lifetime value\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Talent & Commercial Bench Development\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Identify and develop commercial talent within the CLM practice across all four capability pillars\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Build the next generation of pursuit-capable solutions leads with fluency in loyalty economics, promotions architecture, and first-party data strategy\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cu>Qualifications:\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>12+ years of experience in 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across a full capability spectrum rather than manage within a single sub-domain, paired with the commercial rigor to read a P&L, build a pricing model, and defend deal economics\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Comfortable operating in CMO, SVP CRM, VP Loyalty, and VP MarTech conversations without a delivery lead or subject-matter specialist present\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Bachelor's Degree required; MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred but not required if offset by a clear track record\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Willingness to travel based on client and business needs\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Additional Information\u003C/b> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The annual base salary range for this position is \u003Cb>$235,500 - $330,500\u003C/b>. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. \u003Cb>Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. \u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>Benefits available with this position include: \u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Medical, vision, and dental insurance \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Life insurance \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Short-term and long-term disability insurance \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>401k \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Flexible paid time off \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>At least 15 paid holidays per year \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Paid sick and safe leave \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Paid parental leave \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. \u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job post. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. \u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams.\u003Cb> \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles).\u003C/b> Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office. \u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>Merkle fosters a diverse environment that encourages original thinking about our business and empowers us to communicate with a global world of customers. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity of thought as they help us challenge and refine our solutions. Merkle, as a best-in-class marketing agency, welcomes big ideas, and believes they can come from anywhere. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Location:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>New York - 150 E 42nd\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Brand:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>Merkle\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Time Type:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>Full time\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Contract Type:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>Permanent\u003Cp>Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us  know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.  \u003C/p>",[],[25,26],"Braze","Office",[],[29,30,8,25,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47],"Iterable","Klaviyo","Senior","Partner","Owner","Bachelor","Contract","remote","BS","BA","office","dental","Medical","Vision","401","Dental Insurance","email","E-mail","salesforce",[8],"Full-time","Chief X Officer (CxO)","12","false",235500,330500,[],"Marketing","true","jobboardwise-sqlite",{"seconds":60,"nanoseconds":61},1790968786,0,{"_lat":63,"_long":63},null,1791041493719]