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Kwik Trip, Inc.

Marketing Automation Analyst

Full Time · In Office · La Crosse, Wisconsin (USA)

$22,000–$33,000 · Posted Jun 22, 2026

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  • We’re looking for a Marketing Automation Analyst focused on CRM systems, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Customer Data Platforms (CDP) to lead and scale our marketing technology capabilities.
  • In this role, you’ll own complex automation, data flows, and system integrations that power personalized customer experiences across millions of interactions. You’ll operate as a technical SME, partnering across Marketing, Loyalty, Analytics, and IT to drive strategy, optimize performance, and evolve our MarTech ecosystem.
  • If you enjoy building scalable systems, working deeply with data, and influencing how marketing technology operates at a business level, this role is for you.
  • Primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Design, build, and optimize advanced customer journeys and lifecycle programs in Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Journey Builder, Automation Studio and Contact Builder)
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for CRM and marketing automation platforms, including Salesforce Marketing Cloud and CDP/Data Cloud
  • Architect and manage data models, data extensions, and segmentation frameworks to support scalable personalization
  • Lead development and optimization of cross-channel campaigns (email, SMS/MMS, push, mobile app)
  • Own and improve data integrations between Salesforce Marketing Cloud and upstream systems (CDP, data warehouse, APIs)
  • Write and optimize complex SQL/SOQL queries for segmentation, campaign execution, and analytics
  • Define and enforce data governance, data quality, and platform best practices across the MarTech ecosystem
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system, data, and campaign issues, including root cause analysis across integrated platforms
  • Lead testing strategies (A/B and multivariate testing) and continuously optimize campaign and journey performance
  • Partner with IT and Analytics teams to design and support ETL processes, data pipelines, and system integrations
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and team members
  • Support vendor evaluations, platform enhancements, and MarTech roadmap development
  • Translate business needs into technical requirements, workflows, and scalable solutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience working with CRM systems and marketing automation platforms
  • Advanced experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Journey Builder, Automation Studio, Contact Builder, data model design)
  • Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases
  • Experience with Customer Data Platforms (CDP), including Salesforce Data Cloud or similar
  • Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration patterns
  • Experience working with APIs and system integrations
  • Strong experience with customer segmentation, lifecycle marketing, and personalization strategies
  • Ability to analyze large datasets and deliver actionable insights that influence strategy
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work across complex systems and dependencies
  • Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
  • Preferred (Nice to Have)
  • Salesforce certifications (Marketing Cloud Consultant, Administrator, Email Specialist)
  • Experience with data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.)
  • Familiarity with BI and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
  • Experience with marketing attribution, performance measurement, and analytics frameworks
  • Experience working in a loyalty or high-volume customer marketing environment
  • Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate
  • Deep understanding of CRM systems, marketing automation, and MarTech ecosystems
  • Ability to design scalable solutions that connect data, systems, and marketing strategy
  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to lead initiatives end-to-end
  • Comfort operating across both technical and business domains
  • Ability to mentor others and elevate team capabilities
  • Focus on continuous improvement, automation, and system efficiency

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime hours.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, July 3rd

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Marketing Automation Analyst

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