Available for senior in-house & strategic rolesBrisbane, AU · Remote

Lifecycle & growth marketing strategist for ecommerce brands.

I help ecommerce brands improve retention, customer lifetime value and commercial growth through lifecycle strategy, CRM and customer experience optimisation.

10+ yrs
Ecommerce lifecycle
28–35%
CRM revenue contribution
88th %ile
Klaviyo benchmarks
106k+
Subscribers managed

/ Positioning

I specialise in lifecycle, retention and customer growth strategy for ecommerce brands, with experience across fashion, lifestyle, retail and digital-first businesses. My work sits at the intersection of commercial performance, customer psychology and lifecycle systems.

/ 01 · Performance snapshot

CRM as a primary revenue channel, not a content schedule.

Live across 6–8 DTC brands
marissa-batty / lifecycle.snapshot
Last 12 months · rolling
CRM revenue share
28–35%
+4.1pp YoY
Klaviyo open percentile
88th
vs. industry avg
Welcome flow open rate
67.2%
14.1% conversion
Subscribers managed
106k+
Active database

Lifecycle revenue mix

Flows + campaigns, balanced.

60 / 40
Lifecycle flows · 60% Campaigns · 40%

Sectors

  • Fashion & apparel32%
  • Beauty & wellness24%
  • Lifestyle & homewares22%
  • Education & SaaS-adjacent22%

Aggregated across multiple ecommerce brands · Klaviyo, Shopify, Marsello · 2015–present

/ 02 · Strategic case studies

How I think, applied to real ecommerce programs.

All case studies →
Apparel DTC BrandApparel, DTC · 2026

Restructuring a high-volume CRM program for engagement, not just reach

A 5.6M-recipient sender with strong opens but a structural conversion problem. A diagnostic of audience quality, flow architecture and an under-leveraged loyalty segment.

5.6M
Recipients reviewed
45.1%
Open rate
0.85%
Click rate
32k members
Loyalty segment
CRM AuditAudience QualityFlow Architecture
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Homewares Retail BrandHomewares, Retail · 2025

A one-week lifecycle event paced like a story, not a sale

A four-act CRM event covering eight touchpoints, five segments and lifecycle integration. Built to drive AOV through tiered bundling and protect deliverability through intentional segmentation.

8
Touchpoints
5
Segments
EDM, SMS
Channels
Buy 2 / Buy 3
Mechanic
Campaign StrategyLifecycleSegmentation
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Footwear Ecommerce BrandFootwear, DTC · 2026

Three revenue levers worth a 90-day re-prioritisation

A diagnostic of a $234K Klaviyo program. Compounding revenue locked inside an under-built automation layer, narrow win-back triggers and a silent post-purchase flow.

$234K
Email revenue
59%
Avg open rate
5
Active flows
43%
Email order share
AuditAutomationAttribution
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Ecommerce Education BrandEcommerce Education · 2024

Building a 28% revenue channel from a six-figure subscriber base

Lifecycle program for a 106,000-subscriber ecommerce education brand. Segmentation, automation architecture and campaign calendars that scaled CRM into a primary revenue channel.

28.23%
CRM revenue share
58.9%
Open rate
67.2%
Welcome flow open
14.1%
Welcome conversion
LifecycleSegmentationLoyalty
Read →
Lifecycle architectureRetention strategyCRM auditingKlaviyo (advanced)SegmentationLoyalty programsBFCM executionWelcome & winbackCohort analysisCustomer journey designA/B testingFounder collaborationLifecycle architectureRetention strategyCRM auditingKlaviyo (advanced)SegmentationLoyalty programsBFCM executionWelcome & winbackCohort analysisCustomer journey designA/B testingFounder collaboration

/ 04 · Recommendations

What founders and creative leads say about working together.

She brings clarity, intention and a strong sense of voice. Creativity balanced with a deep understanding of the customer, on-brand and effective.
UUyen Maxwell · Creative Director, Teachit Co
Marissa brings structure and clarity to marketing. She moved us from a reactive approach to a well-planned campaign rhythm that lifted both engagement and sales. A trusted extension of the business.
NNaomi Rohr · Founder, Avarcas Australia
Marissa has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She hit the ground running and brought her spark and enthusiasm to our brand. She has clarified how to connect and retain our audience. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any business owner.
SStevie Angel · Active Truth
Her work ethic, professionalism and skills set her apart. She thinks strategically, manages large projects and her execution is outstanding. Highly recommended for any business looking to grow.
TTracy Harris · Founder, Mums With Hustle

/ Open to conversations

Strategic lifecycle & retention growth for ecommerce brands.

Open to senior in-house, ecommerce SaaS and growth-stage DTC opportunities.