Head Of Acquisition And Lifecycle - Smartly

Smartly

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
7-10+ years growth leadership experience
Saas demand generation and performance marketing
Marketing automation and lifecycle funnel optimization
Smartly, a Datacom Company, is seeking a Head of Acquisition and Lifecycle Growth to drive demand generation and optimize customer engagement for their SaaS products. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in performance marketing, particularly in a technology or SaaS environment, and a strong focus on data-driven growth strategies

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for building and operating the engine that converts market demand into a healthy, qualified pipeline while stewarding early lifecycle outcomes.
  • The successful candidate will own all demand generation channels including paid media, organic search, and marketing automation to ensure CAC efficiency.
  • Candidates will partner closely with RevOps, Sales, and Activation teams to ensure seamless pipeline flows and continuously improved lifecycle transitions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Smartly, a Datacom Company, is seeking a Head of Acquisition and Lifecycle Growth to drive demand generation and optimize customer engagement for their SaaS products. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in performance marketing, particularly in a technology or SaaS environment, and a strong focus on data-driven growth strategies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10+ years growth leadership experience
  • SaaS demand generation and performance marketing
  • Marketing automation and lifecycle funnel optimization
  • CAC efficiency and channel ROI management
  • Early customer lifecycle payback trajectory ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with multi-product expansion strategies
  • Background in AI-enabled transformation initiatives
  • Proven track record of scaling acquisition volume
  • Strong curiosity and continuous learning mindset

Key Requirements

  • 7-10+ years in growth or demand generation leadership
  • Proven track record in SaaS subscription business models
  • Demonstrated ability to improve unit economics and CAC

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