Marketing Automation & Email Manager

smartdept. inc. is searching for a Marketing Automation & Email Experience Manager for a medical device industry client located in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will come with 3–5+ years of experience. This is a year long contract, primarily remote with purposeful onsite with the possibility of extension.

This role blends creative email design with hands-on Marketo execution. You’ll build visually compelling emails and landing pages, execute global campaigns, optimize workflows, and collaborate with creative, brand, and regional marketing teams to ensure exceptional customer experiences.

• Design and build responsive, mobile-friendly, dark-mode-optimized emails and landing pages using Marketo and Knak.

• Develop, launch, and optimize Marketo programs for email sends, nurtures, webinars, and events.

• Code and troubleshoot HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Velocity scripting for personalized experiences.

• Conduct QA, rendering tests, and deliverability checks through Email on Acid, Litmus, or Knak.

• Run A/B tests, analyze metrics, and recommend improvements in design, segmentation, and engagement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders on UX/UI, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

• Explore new personalization methods, automation techniques, and integrations to enhance customer journeys.

• 3–5 years of hands‑on Marketo experience; proficiency in Knak, Litmus, or Email on Acid.

• Advanced HTML/CSS and strong responsive email development skills.

• Experience designing and testing email and landing page templates.

• Working knowledge of JavaScript and Velocity scripting.

• Familiarity with Figma, Photoshop, or Dreamweaver.

• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder alignment skills.

• Keen eye for detail, design, and brand consistency.

• B.S. degree preferred.

• 2–3+ years building emails and landing pages.

• Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, healthcare).

• Exposure to Veeva Promo Mats or other content approval tools.

• Understanding of marketing data standards, GDPR, and automation best practices.