The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Senior Push Notification Specialist (L3)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering complex lifecycle automation, designing advanced A/B tests, mentoring junior colleagues, and taking full ownership of significant mobile engagement workstreams.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering measurable incremental lift from your campaigns.
- Being the go-to person for technical challenges within the mobile engagement platform.
- Successfully mentoring 1-2 junior specialists and helping them grow.
- Proactively identifying and implementing new engagement opportunities.
- 2
Mobile Marketing Manager (from another company)
Direct entry, assuming relevant experienceSkills to master
- Adapting to our specific tech stack and data infrastructure, understanding our unique customer segments, and quickly building relationships with key internal stakeholders.
You're ready to move on when
- A proven track record of leading mobile engagement teams and strategies in a similar app-first environment.
- Demonstrated ability to drive significant business impact through mobile channels.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
- 3
CRM Specialist (with heavy mobile focus)
3-4 years of specialisationSkills to master
- Deepening expertise in mobile-specific nuances (e.g., platform guidelines, attribution models), shifting from general CRM to mobile-first strategy, and building a strong analytical foundation for incremental measurement.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully transitioning from email-heavy CRM to mobile-first strategy.
- Demonstrating a keen interest and proactive learning in mobile engagement best practices.
- Proven ability to analyse mobile-specific data and derive actionable insights.