Full Job Description
The Senior Manager, CRM & Client Lifecycle is a strategic leader responsible for defining and executing Parfums Christian Dior North America's CRM vision across owned client channels and omnichannel client experiences.
Reporting to the Senior Director, CRM & Data, this role leads the development of lifecycle marketing strategies that strengthen client acquisition, engagement, retention, loyalty, and lifetime value while ensuring a seamless luxury client experience across Dior.com, boutiques, clienteling, loyalty, and CRM communications.
This position oversees CRM strategy, campaign governance, personalization, and client journey optimization while leading a high-performing CRM team responsible for email, SMS, push notifications, triggered communications, and lifecycle programs. The role partners closely with Retail, E-Commerce, Client Experience, Beauty Tech, Data & Analytics, Digital Product, and Global CRM teams to deliver best-in-class client experiences powered by data and innovation.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, has a passion for luxury client experience, and possesses a strong understanding of CRM technology, data-driven marketing, and omnichannel retail.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- CRM Strategy & Lifecycle Leadership
- Define and lead the North America CRM strategy aligned with business objectives and global CRM priorities.
- Develop lifecycle marketing strategies that increase client acquisition, retention, repeat purchase rate, loyalty participation, and client lifetime value.
- Design and continuously optimize end-to-end omnichannel client journeys across digital and retail touchpoints.
- Establish CRM priorities, annual roadmap, testing framework, and business growth opportunities.
- Campaign Strategy & Governance:
- Lead CRM campaign planning across Email, SMS, Push, Triggered Communications, Loyalty, and Clienteling initiatives.
- Own campaign governance, prioritization, and resource planning to ensure execution quality and business impact.
- Partner with Creative, Brand Marketing, E-Commerce, Retail, and Merchandising teams to deliver cohesive client experiences.
- Drive continuous optimization through testing, personalization, segmentation, and performance analysis.
- Client Journey & Personalization:
- Lead the evolution of Dior's omnichannel client journey, ensuring consistency across Dior.com, boutiques, loyalty, and clienteling touchpoints.
- Partner with CRM Analytics and Data Product teams to develop scalable personalization strategies powered by first-party data.
- Identify opportunities to improve client experience through automation, behavioral triggers, predictive audiences, and dynamic content.
- Champion new CRM capabilities that enhance personalization while maintaining Dior's luxury positioning.
- Business Performance & Analytics:
- Own CRM business KPIs including:
- Revenue Contribution
- Client Retention
- Repeat Purchase Rate
- Client Lifetime Value
- Engagement Metrics
- Database Growth
- Campaign Performance
- Personalization Performance
- Translate performance insights into actionable business recommendations.
- Present CRM performance, strategic initiatives, and business opportunities to senior leadership.
- Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Serve as the primary CRM business partner across Retail, E-Commerce, Beauty Tech, Client Experience, Data & Analytics, and Global CRM teams.
- Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to prioritize CRM capabilities, automation, and client experience enhancements.
- Support the implementation of new CRM technologies and omnichannel initiatives.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Sr. Director, CRM & Data
Profile
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related graduate degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in CRM, Lifecycle Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, preferably within luxury retail, beauty, fashion, or premium consumer brands.
- Proven experience leading CRM strategy across email, SMS, loyalty, personalization, and customer lifecycle programs.
- Strong understanding of CRM platforms, marketing automation, customer segmentation, and omnichannel marketing.
- Experience partnering with Analytics, Product, Technology, and Retail organizations to deliver client-centric initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into business strategy.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional project management capabilities.
- Passion for luxury client experience and delivering elevated consumer journeys.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while balancing strategic planning and operational execution.