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Email Marketing Manager

Robert Half

Chicago, IL
Contract
Mid Level
73k-94k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Email Marketing Specialist to manage and optimize email campaigns. The role will focus on developing test plans, building and executing campaigns, conducting QA, and analyzing performance to drive engagement, conversions, and retention. The position is onsite in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and is a temporary 2-month assignment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and manage emails and associated journey maps within a marketing automation tool.
  • Make design edits (CTA buttons, copy placement, etc.) based on performance.
  • Develop templates for operational, product marketing, and alert emails while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.
  • Drive and optimize key performance metrics including CTR, open rates, revenue lift, engagement, and retention.
  • Create and execute test plans for A/B testing subject lines, copy, and creative, and analyze results for continuous improvement.
  • Test variables such as time of day, audience segmentation, email templates, personalization, and interactive features, applying learnings to future campaigns.
  • Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to test journey maps, links, and personalization strategies.
  • Review industry benchmarks and set KPIs and goals for campaigns based on standards and past performance.
  • Partner with marketing stakeholders to communicate campaign strategies, maintain list health, and ensure strong deliverability.
  • Stay current on email marketing best practices and emerging trends.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field (minimum), or 6 years of email marketing or marketing automation experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years in email marketing, marketing automation, or a related field.
  • Proficiency with marketing automation platforms (Marketo, Selligent, HubSpot, Eloqua, etc.).
  • Experience with email testing tools such as Litmus.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with designing and editing emails using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Knowledge of emerging email marketing trends and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field, or 6 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • Eligibility to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 25, 2025
Job CategoryEmail Marketing
Salary73k-94k
Job TypeContract
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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