The Growth Foundation

CRM & Retention Lead

The Growth Foundation  •  London, GB (Hybrid)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Central London | Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

We are recruiting a CRM & Retention Lead for a fast-growing consumer brand based in London.

You will own CRM, email marketing and retention strategy, helping to convert prospects, increase repeat purchase, improve subscription performance and grow customer lifetime value. Working closely with Growth, Brand, Product, Creative and Operations teams, you will build a high-performing lifecycle programme that delivers measurable commercial impact.

Key responsibilities

  • Own email and CRM campaigns from planning and segmentation through to briefing, launch and optimisation
  • Build and improve automated customer journeys, including welcome, post-purchase, replenishment, subscription, re-engagement and win-back activity
  • Drive retention, repeat revenue, subscription growth and customer lifetime value
  • Develop segmentation and testing plans to improve campaign relevance, engagement and conversion
  • Partner with Product and Digital teams to improve website journeys, conversion rate and average order value
  • Track CRM and retention performance, using data and insight to identify and deliver improvements
  • Introduce scalable processes and fresh ideas as the business grows

About you

  • Experience in CRM, lifecycle, retention or email marketing within e-commerce, subscription or DTC businesses
  • A track record of improving retention, repeat purchase, customer lifetime value or subscription revenue
  • Strong email marketing, automation, segmentation and testing skills
  • Experience with a leading CRM platform; Klaviyo experience is advantageous
  • Familiarity with Shopify and subscription technology would be beneficial
  • Commercially minded, analytical and creative, with a hands-on approach
  • Comfortable working at pace, taking ownership and collaborating across teams

Benefits

  • 25 days’ annual leave, plus public holidays and an additional personal day
  • Flexible hybrid working, with three days per week in the Central London office
  • Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and income protection
  • Annual learning and development budget, wellbeing support and paid volunteering time
  • Product allowance, cycle-to-work support, team socials and summer early finishes

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

The Growth Foundation

About The Growth Foundation

The Growth Foundation (TGF) is an award-winning strategic growth partner for ambitious eCommerce and DTC brands - helping founders, operators, and investors scale with clarity, confidence, and expert support.

We combine deep commercial insight with a focused offering across five core pillars: Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Tools, Courses, and Community.

Founded in 2021 by Richard Chapple and Sarah Jasper-Baker - who helped scale Play.com, Gymshark, and The Hut Group into some of the UK’s most successful eCommerce brands - TGF now brings together a team of expert strategists, recruiters, and product builders who’ve supported growth for 100+ DTC businesses.

We work with brands at key inflection points - whether unlocking new revenue, hiring leadership talent, sharpening commercial strategy, or enabling teams through practical learning.

Through our trusted network of vetted delivery partners - including agencies and specialists in performance marketing, CRM, brand, creative, trading, and more - we connect clients with the right experts, and remain strategically involved to ensure delivery aligns with the growth plan.

Our five core pillars:

Strategy – Tailored commercial advice, brand positioning, and growth assessments that bring clarity to your next move.

Talent – Industry-leading recruitment for eCom-native talent across growth, performance, leadership, and operations.

Tools – Proprietary optimisation tools including Order Rescue, our Shopify Plus app that recovers lost revenue.

Courses – On-demand training built from proven frameworks — enabling founders and teams to move fast, without retainers.

Community – Founder Foundations, our peer-led event and content series for DTC leaders, operators, and investors who value honest insight over hype.

If you’re a DTC brand, operator, or investor looking to scale sustainably and strategically - let’s talk.

http://www.thegrowth.foundation/

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2021
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