Head of Lifecycle Marketing

Why this role is for you

The Marketing Team at yad2 plays a central role in driving growth. We operate at the intersection of creativity, data and technology, reaching millions of users across Real Estate, Vehicles, Goods and Jobs. This is a leadership role. You will own the lifecycle channel end to end: strategy, roadmap, technology and results. We care less about how much we send and more about what it changed, so you will build a channel that can prove its value and grow it from there. If you are passionate about growth, marketing technology and building user experiences that actually move the business, this role is for you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the retention and marketing automation strategy, from planning through execution and optimisation, and lead the team that delivers it
• Own the lifecycle roadmap and set priorities across verticals
• Design personalised, data-driven customer journeys across push, email, SMS, in-app, landing pages and more
• Take full ownership of Braze (marketing automation software), including the setup and the data behind it, so the platform can scale with the business
• Build retention and engagement KPIs per vertical and connect them to revenue
• Measure real impact using control groups, and let the results decide what we scale and what we stop
• Use automation and AI to take manual work out of the team
• Bring automation operations in-house from external vendors
• Mentor and grow the existing Marketing Automation Specialist as the team expands
• Partner with Product, Data, R&D and Brand to align messaging and funnel strategy

Your Skills And Experience

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in lifecycle, CRM, retention or marketing automation, including leading strategy, execution and people
• Proven hands-on expertise with Braze (or similiar): Journey Builder, automation, segmentation and personalisation -Must
• Experience measuring incremental impact with control groups, and comfort explaining what a result does and does not prove - Must
• Experience in high-scale B2C/B2B digital product environments: marketplace, e-commerce, apps or fintech
• Native app marketing and retention experience - Advantage
• Strong analytical skills and genuine comfort working with data - Must
• Strong content instinct and sharp marketing judgment. You know what copy works and how to make creative convert
• Experience using AI tools to remove manual work from a marketing team - Strong Advantage
• Experience with other marketing automation platforms such as Marketing Cloud or HubSpot - Strong Advantage
• Strategic thinker, strong communicator, collaborative across teams
• Fluent English - Advantage
• HTML and CSS - Strong Advantage

Why join us

At yad2, we are more than just a platform; we are the hand that moves you forward through life's most pivotal moments, while driving the entire Israeli market. Whether it’s finding a first home, a new car, or a career breakthrough, we empower millions to move forward with confidence. We believe real impact happens through Vertical Ownership and professional excellence. Our culture is giving you the autonomy to innovate and lead. If you’re looking to combine the energy of a tech unicorn with a mission that shapes the Israeli consumer experience through Data and AI, your place is with us.

We’ve got you covered

• We offer a flexible 4:1 hybrid model, a fully equipped, luxurious gym in our building, subsidized parking, and membership in Hitech Zone
• We know how to celebrate our success: From high-end Summer and Winter parties to our prestigious annual company retreat
• We invest in your evolution: From advanced workshops and professional training to direct access to cutting-edge AI tools and platforms, we make sure you have everything you need to evolve, excel, and lead in your field