Lucian Manolache

CRM & Retention (Growth via Email, Data & MarTech) | I build lifecycle loops that make the product stick

United Kingdom

About

I craft impactful customer journeys through a solution-oriented, multidisciplinary approach. With deep expertise in CRM and MarTech, I leverage technology, marketing, and data to drive strategic, customer-focused decisions. By aligning retention and engagement strategies with business objectives, I deliver measurable, meaningful growth. Specialties: Growth Marketing, CRM, Retention, Email Marketing, and MarTech-Driven Data Strategies.

Experience

  • Customer Relationship Management Specialist at Lovable
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Customer Relationship Management Consultant at Fortify Solutions | Financial Crime Prevention
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • CRM & Automation Consultant at Blueco Healthcare
    Sep 2025 - May 2026 · 9 mos

  • E-commerce and Growth Specialist at Nordic Knights SRL | electritec.ro
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    I lead e-commerce growth strategies with a focus on customer retention, lifecycle marketing, CRM optimisation. My role revolves around implementing data-driven marketing automation, personalising customer interactions, and improving overall user engagement to drive repeat purchases. Additionally, I develop and execute performance-driven acquisition strategies, leveraging SEO, paid media, and content marketing to attract and convert new customers, ensuring sustainable business growth.

  • Customer Relationship Management Specialist at XLMedia PLC
    Dec 2021 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Providing specialised CRM expertise to align marketing efforts with corporate OKRs, focusing on user acquisition, engagement, and data consolidation across all XLMedia brands. Optimised email marketing, launched newsletters, and implemented data-driven strategies to enhance customer retention and engagement. Ensured a unified, measurable, and scalable approach across the organisation. MarTech Audit, Investment, & Implementation - Audited existing marketing technology and provided strategic recommendations for improvement. - Collaborated with Product and Data teams to scope and implement MarTech tools for subscriber sign-ups and email referrals. - Drafted technical requirements for the development team to guide tool implementation and ensure seamless integration. - Participated in sprints and project planning, representing marketing needs within product roadmaps. - Supported strategic partner outreach, vendor negotiations, platform testing, and growth advisory. Engagement & Retention Marketing Strategy - Rescoped and implemented a Multichannel Marketing Platform to optimise engagement across verticals. - Leveraged Segment for predictive modelling, micro-segmentation, and cross-channel marketing automation. - Established and deployed best practices for customer engagement, ensuring high-quality subscriber data across multiple brands. - Designed, launched, and managed newsletters, defining CRM and engagement strategies with measurable KPIs for email and push notifications. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and execute high-impact retention strategies. Monitoring & Reporting - Aligned tracking processes with Data and Product teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in measurement. - Developed reporting tools and dashboards to track subscriber engagement and campaign performance. - Regularly provided insights and performance reports to senior stakeholders, shaping data-driven decision-making.