Ashley Digital: Director, CRM
Headquarters: Remote (USA)
URL: http://residenthome.com
About the Role
Ashley Digital is the e-commerce engine behind Ashley — one of the most recognized home brands on the planet. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings and the largest furniture store brand in North America, Ashley is in a category unto itself.
Ashley Digital is looking for a curious, analytically driven marketing leader to own and evolve the Ashley Furniture CRM program. The Director, Ashley CRM will be responsible for growing consumer revenue across a broad and complex product catalog, developing lifecycle strategies across email, SMS and lead capture, while navigating the operational realities of both corporate-owned and licensee store channels. This is a high-volume program: over 1 billion email sends and 100 million SMS messages annually, requiring both strategic leadership and operational precision to execute well.
Note: To be considered for this remote opportunity, you must reside and be authorized to work within the United States. The ideal candidate will be able to work Eastern Standard Time.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Direct the CRM calendar, setting email and SMS scheduling and segmentation strategy in support of the company's promotional calendar; provide strategic direction and day-to-day guidance to the senior manager responsible for calendar execution.
- Oversee lifecycle journey strategy across email and SMS, ensuring journeys and campaign sends are complementary and collectively driving toward revenue and engagement goals.
- Monitor email and SMS send volume against platform costs, proactively identify budget risks, and recommend program adjustments to stay within budget.
- Own the CRM testing roadmap: analyze results using established methods, determine next steps, and prioritize the next best test to drive continuous program improvement.
- Design and evaluate analyses to measure program performance against goals on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
- Leverage segmentation, behavioral targeting, and personalization to maximize engagement across the customer lifecycle.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with CRM vendors, including primary ESP (currently Zeta); evaluate platform performance, lead initial contract renewal discussions, and make recommendations on tooling needs or changes.
- Lead cross-functional relationships with brand, data and analytics, creative, product, growth, and customer success to ensure CRM outputs are strategically aligned.
- Maintain current knowledge of CRM best practices, technology, and trends and apply insights to evolve the program.
- Lead and develop a team of three — two senior managers and one specialist — investing genuinely in their growth, performance, and long-term development.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience & Education
- 6+ years of email and SMS marketing experience in eCommerce/DTC and retail environments.
- Proven track record managing and developing teams of 2 or more.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Technical Proficiency
- Hands-on experience with email development, including working knowledge of HTML for email.
- Proficiency with analytics platforms such as Looker; ability to rapidly develop expertise in new tools.
- Familiarity with Zeta or comparable ESP platforms (Zeta experience a plus).
- Strong understanding of CAN-SPAM regulations and email industry best practices.
Analytical & Strategic Thinking
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to synthesize large datasets, identify trends, surface anomalies, and translate findings into actionable test-and-learn recommendations.
Communication & Creative Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen creative sensibility and meticulous attention to detail.
Work Style & Adaptability
- Thrives in fast-paced environments with the ability to ramp quickly, iterate, and manage multiple priorities with urgency.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously within a decentralized team structure.
- Ability to travel to off-site meetings as business needs require.
What We Offer
- Remote-first workplace (since 2016!)
- Competitive salary
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- HSA company contributions
- 401K with company match component
- “Take what you need” PTO
- Wellness benefits
- WFH office and cell phone/internet stipend
- A FREE MATTRESS plus an awesome Friends and Family discount!
Compensation
Salary: $150,000 - $180,000.
We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background, skills, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other non-discriminatory factors. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments. For more information regarding the pay range applicable for this position, please contact us at People@residenthome.com.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/ashley-digital-director-crm