Director, Lifecycle Marketing at TripArc

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Travel, Tourism, Luxury TravelIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in lifecycle strategy, CRM, analytics, segmentation, and cross-functional influence
  • Experience leading customer journey optimization, loyalty, retention, and repeat-traveler strategies
  • Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot), data hygiene, martech governance, and data architectures
  • Skills in propensity modeling, lead scoring, predictive signals, behavioral segmentation, and personalization
  • Ability to architect automated journeys, contact strategies, and multi-channel communications (email, SMS, direct mail)
  • Leadership experience mentoring CRM & Loyalty teams and supporting email marketing execution
  • Strategic and operational capabilities for high-touch programs, gifting, and loyalty tiers
  • Partnership skills with Sales, Product, Marketing, Data & Analytics, and external organizations

Responsibilities

  • Lead lifecycle, loyalty, retention, and repeat-traveler strategy across all Kensington brands
  • Embed repeat traveler growth and direct lead generation as core KPIs organization-wide
  • Architect FY26 Repeat Strategy and 360° Engagement Engine, integrating retention, reactivation, and referral programs
  • Design and operationalize full journeys (pre-trip, in-trip, post-trip, reactivation) with personalized touchpoints
  • Partner with Sales, Product, Integrated Marketing, Client Services, and Destination Experts for consistent CX
  • Develop segment-specific retention playbooks for various client types (first-time, repeat, luxury, etc.)
  • Manage customer reactivation programs and loyalty pilots to improve retention and repeat bookings
  • Oversee CRM strategy and data-driven communications for direct customers and travel advisors
  • Lead and mentor CRM & Loyalty team in building automated, segmented lifecycle journeys
  • Support Email Marketing team in scaling lifecycle campaigns with flawless execution
  • Drive Contact Strategy Transformation, optimizing frequency, sequencing, channels, and personalization
  • Partner with Data & Analytics and Marketing Operations to enhance CRM infrastructure and reporting
  • Develop data architectures, audience hierarchies, segmentation logic, propensity modeling, and lead scoring
  • Maintain governance and data integrity across CRM, ESP, and martech systems
  • Deliver hyper-personalized communications using traveler profiles, trip history, and predictive indicators
  • Own strategy, structure, and evolution of Loyalty & Gifting Program, including tiers and measurement
  • Design high-touch moments (anniversary gifts, surprise-and-delight, Memory Book, Luggage Tag, Pre-Trip Experience)
  • Oversee NPS, CSAT, advocacy journeys, and post-trip experiences driving rebooking and referrals
  • Collaborate with Brand, Product, Partnerships, and Customer Care for exclusive offers and activations
  • Establish loyalty and gifting KPIs, reporting, and optimization loops
  • Partner with external organizations (e.g., Giants of Africa) for social impact engagement
  • Lead development of integrated, multi-channel lifecycle campaigns across email, paid media, SMS

Skills

Lifecycle Marketing
CRM Strategy
Customer Segmentation
Analytics
Personalization
Loyalty Programs
Retention Strategy
Repeat Traveler Growth
Data-Driven Communications
Cross-Functional Leadership

TripArc

Digital platform for luxury travel booking

About TripArc

TripArc operates in the luxury travel market by providing digital platforms that simplify the booking process for travel agencies and tour operators. Its main offerings, ADX and TMT, connect these agencies with a variety of travel services, including flights, cruises, hotels, and tours, while ensuring competitive pricing and exclusive deals. The platforms utilize advanced technology to enhance the user experience, making bookings more efficient. TripArc differentiates itself from competitors by negotiating direct net rate contracts and commissionable rates with travel service providers, allowing it to offer better pricing and additional amenities to its partners. The company's goal is to streamline the luxury travel booking process, unlocking more value for travel brands and their affluent clients.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

AI-driven platforms may disrupt traditional booking, affecting TripArc's demand.
Diversity focus in travel industry pressures TripArc to enhance diversity initiatives.
New ventures by former executives pose competitive threats to TripArc's market share.

Differentiation

TripArc offers exclusive deals through its platforms ADX and TMT.
The company negotiates direct net rate contracts for better pricing.
TripArc focuses on high-net-worth clients, enhancing luxury travel experiences.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized travel boosts TripArc's AI-driven itinerary planning.
'Workcations' trend allows TripArc to target remote workers seeking luxury travel.
Sustainability focus attracts eco-conscious high-net-worth clients to TripArc's platforms.

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