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Loyalty · CRM · Omnichannel

Eric
Yager

Global Loyalty & CRM Marketing Executive

$1.3BRevenue Influenced
+70%Guest Growth
+110%Digital Conversion Lift
20+Years Experience

Contents

What's
Inside

01

About

Background, experience pillars, and core competencies

02

Work History

Motheur, Aveda / Estée Lauder Companies, Tecmark

03

Work Examples

8 portfolio pieces — dashboards, UX, campaigns, AI strategy & more

04

Process

Discovery → Planning → Execution → Review & Optimize

05

Contact

Get in touch — email and LinkedIn

Eric Yager

Strategic
Operator

Global loyalty and CRM executive driving revenue, retention, and omnichannel growth through data and customer-first strategy. Data-driven, decisive leader who aligns teams around clear priorities and executes with consistency — blending creative thinking with operational discipline to resolve complex issues.

"I bring a proven record of turning loyalty and CRM ecosystems into engines of commercial growth, grounded in data, technology, and customer insight. I lead with authenticity, clarity, and respect for the people behind the work."
Loyalty & CRM
  • Program Design
  • RFP & Vendor Selection
  • Lifecycle & Retention
  • Segmentation Strategy
Digital Experience
  • UX/UI Design
  • Online-to-Physical
  • Mobile App Development
MarTech
  • CDP & CRM Integration
  • API Management
  • Data Visualization
Analytics
  • A/B Testing
  • Business Case Dev.
  • Executive Dashboarding
  • Storytelling

Core Competencies

Loyalty Program StrategyOmnichannel MarketingCustomer SegmentationDigital CXCRM & Lifecycle MarketingData-Driven PersonalizationDigital Product ManagementA/B Testing & ExperimentationMarketing AnalyticsMarTech IntegrationRetention & EngagementE-commerce OptimizationP&L OversightCross-Functional LeadershipGlobal Program Management

Experience

Work
History

Motheur
Owner — Marketing Consulting
Miami Beach, Florida · 2025 – Present

Independent consultancy specializing in loyalty, CRM, and omnichannel marketing strategy for global brands. Delivered UX audits, dashboard development, and loyalty program enhancement roadmaps.

  • Transformed CIBC Aventura's marketing dashboard into a story-driven performance tool anchored to strategic pillars
  • Delivered UX audit and effort-sizing matrix for CIBC Aventura Rewards FY26 enhancement roadmap
  • Unified disparate data streams from CIBC, Amazon, Expedia, and external agencies into a single reporting source
Aveda
Global Marketing Director, Loyalty
The Estée Lauder Companies · Minneapolis, MN · 2015 – 2025

Directed Aveda's global loyalty, CRM, and omnichannel strategy, leading the award-winning Aveda+ Rewards and Pure Pro platforms across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. Managed a $7M budget and cross-functional teams of up to 15.

  • Delivered multimillion-dollar revenue gains — +70% guest growth, +50% enrollment lift, +33% redemption growth, +2% retention, +2% annual spend
  • Increased digital conversion +110% and boosted time-on-page +18% by redesigning loyalty experiences and unifying CRM and e-commerce journeys
  • Drove +8% member spend and +24% engagement through improved segmentation, automation, and A/B testing
  • Unified loyalty, e-commerce, salon POS, and booking systems — generating +70% new salon guests and +50% enrollment growth
  • Lifted salon and retail NPS +14 points by redesigning digital experiences and removing friction
  • Built enterprise segmentation, performance dashboards, and test-and-learn infrastructure
  • Developed branded AI chatbot strategy (AVA) presented at Estée Lauder's annual innovation meeting
Tecmark
Senior Account Manager
Minneapolis, Minnesota · 2007 – 2014

Loyalty and marketing technology provider. Oversaw global loyalty technology engagement with Aveda across four markets and served as technology advisor to VP-level leaders.

  • Grew Tecmark's annual revenue 24% by expanding the Aveda+ Rewards mandate across multiple markets
  • Improved operational efficiency 20–30% through a new API suite reducing manual data handling
  • Reduced salon admin time 40% by developing a next-gen iOS app to replace legacy systems
  • Cut data discrepancies 50% by modernizing integrations across POS, CRM, and web systems
Mosaic Sales
Brand Manager
Best Buy Program · Minneapolis, MN

Early career brand management role with Mosaic Sales Solutions, managing the Best Buy account program.

Portfolio

Work
Examples

Dashboard Development
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01 CIBC

Dashboard Development

Transformed CIBC Aventura's marketing dashboard into a story-driven performance tool anchored to strategic pillars. Unified data from CIBC, Amazon, Expedia, and external agencies into a single reporting source.

  • Top-sheet executive summary for rapid monthly reviews
  • 5-year legacy data companion analysis
  • Sparklines & conditional formatting for instant goal tracking
Journey Mapping
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02 Aveda

Journey Mapping

Developed a comprehensive online salon appointment booking customer journey map. Redefined the booking process as a high-value lead generation engine with cross-functional ownership at every stage.

  • Cross-functional RACI defined end-to-end
  • KPIs to track conversion from click to chair
  • Critical optimization & pitfall points mapped
Local Personalization
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03 Aveda

Personalization

Built a dynamic salon referral map with Movable Ink for email campaigns. Leveraged CDP data — zip code and salon affiliation — to show each guest their preferred or nearest salon.

  • CDP zip code + salon affiliation data
  • IP-address failsafe for zero-data scenarios
  • Referral tracking integrated with salon reporting
UX Audit & Enhancement
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04 CIBC

UX Audit & Enhancement

Delivered strategic UX recommendations for CIBC Aventura Rewards FY26 roadmap. Conducted a competitive audit of leading credit card programs and delivered an effort-sizing matrix.

  • Gamification & progress bar recommendations
  • Braze prompt scheduler strategy
  • Point bank unification for seamless pooling
Salon Appointment Booking
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05 Aveda

Salon Appointment Booking

Built end-to-end strategy and tool to convert digital traffic into physical salon visits using an appointment booking aggregator. Piloted via Optimizely across three regional markets.

  • +20% vs online-to-chair conversion goal
  • +56% new-to-salon clients vs goal
  • <1% no-show rate
Full Funnel Campaigns
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06 Aveda

Full Funnel Campaigns

Multi-phase campaign strategy across acquisition, retention, and engagement. Executed new global nav UX, Braze overlays, email creative refresh, app relaunch, and member migration strategy.

  • +560% email traffic · +25% new members
  • +41% total redemptions · +175% flash rewards
  • +50% salon member enrollments YOY
A+ Rewards App Relaunch
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07 Aveda

Loyalty Program Set-Up & Transition

Managed end-to-end loyalty platform transition — RFP across 7 Forrester-rated agencies, cross-functional leadership across 8+ departments, and on-time delivery with full functional specification documentation.

  • RFP managed across 7 top-rated agencies
  • Functional spec: API, CRM, data migration, apps
  • Delivered on-time with minimal downtime
AVA — Branded AI Chatbot
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08 Aveda

AVA — Branded AI Chatbot

Developed branded AI chatbot strategy (AVA) presented at Estée Lauder's annual innovation meeting. Partnered with R/GA to reduce call center cost and drive wholesale revenue and education efficiency.

  • 24/7 direct channel to salon owners & artists
  • AI + call center hybrid support model
  • Presented at ELC annual innovation summit

How I Work

Process

01

Discovery

  • Research data & insights
  • MarTech audit
  • Stakeholder alignment
  • Define measurable objectives
02

Planning

  • Define KPIs & OKRs
  • Strategy roadmaps
  • Functional specification
  • Identify MVPs & fast-wins
  • Define RACI
  • Project timeline
03

Execution

  • Cross-functional implementation
  • Change management
  • Testing & user test scripts
  • Agency coordination
04

Review & Optimize

  • Performance analysis vs goals
  • Technical documentation
  • Training materials
  • Iterative scaling

Leadership

How I Lead

Communication

Friendly, direct, and straightforward approach focused on facts backed by data. Succinct communication style leveraging bullet points and providing relevant context — meeting people where they are without ambiguity.

Troubleshooting

Focus on getting facts on the table and analyzing the scale and scope of a problem. Investigate challenges and identify solutions rather than reacting. Install stop-gaps, then create a plan to fix root causes.

Agency & Vendor Management

Enable agencies and vendors to succeed by providing necessary resources while ensuring delivery on promises and scope. Partners are expected to own their work, understand the business, and provide timely remediation.