Full-Time

Lifecycle Marketing Manager

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Upgrade

Upgrade

1,001-5,000 employees

Offers personal loans, credit cards, rewards accounts

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$125k - $170kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid role based in San Francisco office two days per week.

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience in Lifecycle Marketing, Email Marketing or CRM Operations
  • Proven success in in creating omni-channel lifecycle strategies and executing journeys/campaigns end-to-end, centered around improving key metrics through an empathetic, customer-centric lens
  • Proficiency in managing/scaling messaging/CRM/marketing automation platforms, including complex workflows and audience targeting
  • Expertise in lifecycle channel best practices, including segmentation, deliverability, and copy and design approaches with email, push, and SMS
  • Strong email-specific subject matter expertise, including ISP feedback loops, whitelists, and IP reputation, opt-in rules and CAN-SPAM law
  • High technical competence around data, including SQL, HTML, event schemas (e.g. JSON), etc is required, scripting experience nice to have
  • Robust analytical skills w/ fluency in tools like Excel, Tableau, and Heap - quickly digesting large amounts of data, identifying trends, and pursuing the right questions to take action
  • Bias toward action and entrepreneurial, with ability to form hypotheses and test quickly, synthesize learnings, productionalize wins, and pivot strategies when called for
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, while also able to build strong internal relationships and consensus on initiatives
  • Stellar project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced atmosphere
  • Strong copywriting and editing experience with the ability to adapt to different tones of voice
Responsibilities
  • Develop and launch new lifecycle programs, optimize existing programs, and continuously iterate on our channel and testing strategies: creative, offer, cadence, audience, et al.
  • Manage end-to-end development and execution of data-driven initiatives, partnering with stakeholders throughout the process, including initial planning, creative development and approvals, audience development, and testing strategy
  • Create and manage highly-segmented customer journey flows with actionable trigger points with both static and dynamic content to drive conversion and engagement
  • Sizing, projecting, and analyzing the impact of initiatives on conversion and engagement metrics, working with analytics to establish measurement frameworks that show impact of our programs
  • Leverage platform capabilities, APIs, machine-learning models, and behavioral data to drive more personalized automated experiences that deliver business results and improve relevance
  • Identify and implement new tests and tactics, continually seeking to innovate to drive improved results
  • Analyze campaign results, develop benchmarks, and create and share performance updates and learnings
  • Establish a strong working relationship with cross-functional stakeholders in our Product, Analytics, Design, and Marketing teams

Upgrade offers personal loans, credit cards, and rewards checking accounts to help individuals manage their finances. Their personal loans allow borrowing up to $50,000 with fixed rates and no prepayment penalties, while the Upgrade Card provides cash back rewards on various spending categories. Upgrade stands out by focusing on affordability and user-friendly features, generating revenue through interest and merchant fees. The company's goal is to provide accessible credit options that encourage responsible financial behavior.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$532.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

49%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into auto loans diversifies Upgrade's product offerings.
  • Acquisition of Uplift strengthens Upgrade's position in travel financing.
  • Partnership with Finturf enhances home improvement financing options.

What critics are saying

  • Expansion into auto loans increases exposure to credit risk.
  • Crowded BNPL market may pressure margins for Uplift acquisition.
  • Investment in new office space may strain resources if growth falters.

What makes Upgrade unique

  • Upgrade offers a unique blend of credit and banking products.
  • The Secured OneCard targets consumers with little or no credit history.
  • Partnership with FairPlay enhances fairness in lending practices.

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