Lifecycle Marketing Manager
Sandboxx is the leading platform dedicated to finding and building technology solutions throughout a service member's military life cycle. We're looking for people with drive and initiative who are excited about making great technology and a positive attitude for our service members. Come help us build meaningful solutions for the military community!
About Sandboxx
Sandboxx is the industry-leading platform connecting military recruits with their support systems through physical mail, in-app messaging, and a rapidly growing digital ecosystem. Every week, tens of thousands of recruits send and receive letters that create unbreakable bonds with family and friends.
We exist to make military life easier, more connected, and more human by bridging the distance between service members and the people who love them.
About The Role
At Sandboxx, we're on a mission to keep service members and their families connected through every stage of military life. We're looking for a Lifecycle Marketing Manager to design, execute, and optimize engagement strategies that build lasting relationships with our users, from first app open to long-term loyalty.
You'll own the customer journey end-to-end, creating data-driven campaigns that educate, empower, and inspire our community. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling and strategy : part creative, part analytical, and entirely focused on impact.
If you enjoy building programs that connect people to purpose, and you thrive in fast-moving, mission-driven environments, this role is for you.
Why We're Hiring For This Role Now
We've built and scaled one of the most meaningful ways to stay connected and informed in the military. We need someone who can :
- Build a cohesive lifecycle strategy that connects every stage of the user journey
- Design automated programs that deliver personalized and meaningful engagement
- Translate user insights into measurable outcomes that drive retention and loyalty
- Create scalable playbooks and systems for lifecycle campaigns
- Improve key performance metrics such as activation, retention, and lifetime value
What You'll Do
Design the Journey : Build and manage the full lifecycle marketing strategy across onboarding, activation, engagement, and retention.
Create Campaigns That Matter : Develop multi-channel campaigns across email, push, in-app, and app inbox that speak to users at key moments.
Personalize at Scale : Use segmentation and behavioral data to send the right message at the right time.
Increase Retention : Launch programs that deepen engagement and drive repeat usage and purchases.
Experiment and Learn : Test new ideas, analyze results, and continuously refine your approach.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner with product, design, and community teams to ensure every message feels cohesive and true to the brand.
Champion the User : Use insights to improve onboarding, messaging, and the overall user experience.
Measure What Matters : Track performance, analyze trends, and report on key lifecycle and retention metrics.
What We're Looking For
4-6 years of experience in lifecycle marketing, CRM, or retention rolesHands-on experience with Iterable (required)Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS platformsStrong project management skills using Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, etc.Strong grasp of automation logic, audience segmentation, and channel orchestrationData-driven with an analytical mindset and curiosity to test and learnExcellent communication skills and comfort working cross-functionallyCreative thinker who can balance storytelling with measurable resultsExperience with or understanding of military life is a strong plusWhat Success Looks Like
Within the first 30 days
Focus : Learn, connect, and identify quick wins
Complete, document and present a full audit of the customer journey across pre-download, onboarding, engagement, and reactivation flowsReview performance data and identify immediate opportunities to improve conversion, activation, or retentionBuild a clear understanding of key audience segments, their motivations, and communication preferencesPartner with Product and Engineering to access and validate key lifecycle metrics and reporting sourcesPresent a short-term plan outlining 3 to 5 high-impact improvements you will test in the next 60 daysEstablish a clear reporting cadence that tracks conversion, retention, and engagement by cohort and set up weekly reporting meetingAsk a lot of questionsWithin the first 60 days
Focus : Build, test, and improve early journeys
Create a detailed lifecycle roadmap with specific campaign priorities and success measuresLaunch at least one improved onboarding or activation journey that shortens time to first valueImplement or refine segmentation logic within Iterable to support better personalizationPartner with Design to refresh the tone, visuals, and clarity of lifecycle communicationsDevelop a repeatable testing framework that defines hypotheses, timelines, and measurable goals for each campaignDeliver a 60-day report highlighting early wins, lessons learned, and what will scale nextWithin the first 90 days
Focus : Expand and measure
Launch a coordinated set of multi-channel lifecycle campaigns that improve activation and retention metricsIntroduce new triggers that reflect user behavior (i.e. time since last action, letter milestones, or inactivity)Begin rolling out pre-download nurture campaigns to convert prospective users into first-time sendersPresent a 90-day impact review showing measurable improvements and a six-month roadmap for continued growthWithin the first 180 days
Focus : Optimize and scale
Launch advanced lifecycle programs such as loyalty, cross-sell, and win-back campaignsImprove retention by identifying and addressing key drop-off points across the user journeyBuild automation infrastructure that reduces manual effort and improves campaign reliabilityCreate detailed playbooks documenting how each lifecycle stage is managed, measured, and optimizedPartner with Product to align lifecycle campaigns with feature releases and seasonal programsDeliver a comprehensive mid-year lifecycle report showing performance trends and measurable retention gainsWithin the first 12 months
Focus : Lead and transform
Fully own lifecycle KPIs including activation, engagement, retention, and lifetime valueBuild scalable systems for campaign creation, reporting, and experimentationLaunch a complete lifecycle dashboard that provides real-time insight into user health, churn risk, and reactivation potentialDemonstrate significant year-over-year improvements in user retention, repeat purchase rate, and LTVPresent a 12-month business review summarizing results, learnings, and next-year goals for the programWhy Sandboxx
Competitive salary and equity incentive plan401(k) with company matchTop-tier health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your familyFlexible PTO and paid parental leaveA mission-driven team that cares deeply about our users and one anotherWe look for people with a good sense of humor and a zest for life, especially during interviews.