Director of Lifecycle Marketing

About Inspira Education

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities.

As the world's leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we're building software and services in one place-disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.

As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of Pay Pal and Founder of Yammer).

The Role

We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Director of Lifecycle Marketing to drive acquisition and engagement across our portfolio of brands. In this role, you'll own our full CRM communication strategy by optimizing engagement with existing contacts while expanding our email list and driving more free consultations.

You'll lead campaign execution, A/B testing, and personalization efforts, supported by a CRM Manager, to maximize performance without compromising brand integrity. You'll collaborate closely with marketing, product, and sales teams to refine our push notification strategy and deepen app engagement.

You'll thrive in this role if you're a data-driven marketer with a strong analytical mindset, deep expertise in platforms like Braze, Iterable, or Hub Spot, and a passion for continuous experimentation. You're comfortable balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution and enjoy working cross-functionally with Sales, SEO, Performance Marketing, Online Events, Customer Success, and Social Media teams to launch programs that deliver results.

Your north star metric? Consultations generated from our contact database.

If you're excited to build impactful lifecycle programs that create meaningful customer relationships and drive real business outcomes then we'd love to hear from you.

This will be a hybrid role with onsite work required at our office in NYC a few days a week.

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of lifecycle marketing programs, building clear and personalized user journeys that drive acquisition, engagement, conversion, and retention
• Analyze cohort and segment performance regularly to uncover trends, understand the "why" behind user behavior, and develop actionable insights that inform strategy
• Develop and execute a robust experimentation roadmap to increase acquisition, engagement, and lifetime value through A/B testing and continuous optimization
• Create and manage sophisticated email and SMS campaigns, including drip sequences, targeted newsletters, transactional messages, and upgrade flows, all aimed at increasing product engagement and driving conversion
• Identify drop-off points within the user journey and implement targeted, trigger-based campaigns to address friction and improve key KPIs
• Ensure compliance with deliverability best practices and maintain a strong sender reputation across all messaging platforms (email and SMS)
• Leverage customer segmentation and persona development to tailor messaging, offers, and campaigns that resonate with high-potential customer groups
• Collaborate closely with the data team to define and build end-to-end lifecycle reporting and track performance across channels
• Lead and grow a team of lifecycle marketers, acting as both a player and coach - mentoring team members, advocating for their work, and rolling up your sleeves to contribute directly when needed
• Ensure consistent and personalized messaging across the funnel, delivering the right message to the right person at the right time through the right channel
• Track and report on campaign performance and KPIs, such as lead volume, conversion rates, pipeline growth, LTV, and ROI; provide recommendations to optimize results
• Forecast marketing outcomes and track progress toward growth and revenue goals
• Stay on the cutting edge of AI and martech tools, proactively identifying and implementing technologies that improve efficiency, personalization, and performance across lifecycle programs

Who You Are

• 6-8+ years of lifecycle marketing experience, ideally in high-consideration or long-sales-cycle environments that require thoughtful lead nurturing strategies
• 2-3 years of experience managing and scaling high-performing teams
• Deep expertise in Hub Spot; familiarity with Braze, Iterable, or similar tools is a strong plus
• Proficiency in email and SMS marketing automation, including segmentation, triggers, and personalized flows
• Bonus points for experience working with customer data platforms (CDPs) like Simon Data, Iterable, or Optimove
• Basic working knowledge of SQL and comfort querying data
• Strong understanding of HTML and…