Specialist, Salesforce Marketing Cloud

The Opportunity
 

As a strategic contributor and member of the Digital Marketing & Operations team, the Specialist, Salesforce Marketing Cloud is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Definity's marketing automation ecosystem to deliver personalized, data-driven customer and broker experiences. The role serves as the subject matter expert for Salesforce Marketing Cloud, leading customer journey orchestration, marketing automation, segmentation, personalization, data integration, and campaign execution across multiple channels. Working closely with Marketing, Technology, Analytics, CRM, and Distribution teams, the incumbent leverages customer data, marketing technology, and emerging AI capabilities to improve engagement, operational efficiency, customer experience, and business outcomes while ensuring compliance with privacy, accessibility, and deliverability standards.

What to Expect

• Lead the design and optimization of automated customer and broker journeys in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, supporting acquisition, engagement, retention and loyalty objectives. 
• Develop and manage marketing automation solutions, including campaigns, audience segmentation, email templates, workflows and targeted communications using SFMC, AMPScript, SQL, HTML and CSS. 
• Partner with Technology teams to integrate Salesforce Marketing Cloud with CRM, Data Cloud and enterprise systems to drive personalization and customer insights. 
• Optimize campaign performance through A/B testing, analytics, Salesforce Einstein capabilities, automation and AI-driven enhancements. 
• Ensure compliance, deliverability and data governance standards by managing consent preferences, privacy requirements and campaign quality. 
• Serve as the Salesforce Marketing Cloud subject matter expert, collaborating with stakeholders to implement best practices, deliver solutions and drive continuous improvement.

What you Bring

• University Degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in marketing automation, digital marketing operations, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud administration and development; experience designing and managing customer lifecycle and personalization programs.

• Salesforce Marketing Cloud certifications preferred, including Email Specialist, Administrator, Developer and/or Consultant certifications.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, stakeholder management and project management skills; ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Knowledge of customer data platforms, marketing technology ecosystems, AI-powered marketing capabilities, email deliverability, CASL, PIPEDA, accessibility standards and governance practices; experience in insurance or other regulated industries considered an asset.

Salary Range: $73,500-$123,500

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success. 

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents 
• Wellness and recognition programs 
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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