--- title: 'Direct Response Copywriter | gn | Email Retention | Dutch-speaking | Remote at OKTOBER' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/direct-response-copywriter-gn-email-retention-dutch-speaking-remote-oktober-edp42m7337ws' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Direct Response Copywriter | gn | Email Retention | Dutch-speaking | Remote at OKTOBER - **Company:** OKTOBER - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-17 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/oktoberagency/59f1e8b9-f69b-4027-86d9-fae6a324f0db ## Job description We're one of the fastest-growing Shopify Retention Agencies in the space, and the brands we work with love us for it. Our team is small, sharp, and obsessed with turning one-time buyers into loyal customers and we're building the next generation of retention experts from the ground up. This is your way in. This is an entry-level role into email retention - steep learning curve, real ownership from day one, and a clear runway into owning your own client strategy as a more senior Retention Manager down the line. We're a remote-first company, so you're free to work whenever suits you best, just make sure you're online from 12–5pm CE(S)T so we can stay in sync with the team and clients. Please only apply if you can commit to this. What you'll do: - Own copywriting for pod accounts (5-6) based on the strategy set by your pod's Senior RM - Keep projects on track: status updates, chasing approvals, day-to-day sequencing - Contribute ideas to account strategy and start building your own strategic instincts, working closely with your Senior RM - Pull and format reports so your Senior RM can turn them into decisions - Spot blockers or delays before they become a client's problem What we're looking for (non negotiable): - Solid experience with Dutch email copywriting: you know how to write copy that gets a response - Agency experience - First experience with project management: you can keep tasks, approvals and deadlines organized without things slipping - Reliability: you deliver what you promise, without needing to be chased - You own your mistakes and actually apply feedback, instead of just nodding along - Genuine hunger to grow into strategy and account ownership - this role is a launchpad, not a landing spot - You can commit to work from 12–5pm CE(S)T - Dutch native level What you'll get: - Competitive salary - Generous paid time off - Fully remote - work from wherever you do your best work - A real, structured growth path from Associate → Retention Manager → Senior Retention Manager - Access to all tools, data, courses and coaches you need to get there - Direct access to founders of the fastest growing e-commerce brands worldwide This is for you if: - You're early in your career and want to learn from people actually doing the work, not a Udemy course - You want to earn your way into owning strategy, not have it handed to you - You take pride in the details nobody else notices until they go wrong This is not for you if: - You want to jump straight into strategy without putting in the reps - You need constant direction to know what to do next Speak soon ❤️ 🔥 ## About OKTOBER ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: OKTOBER is an Amsterdam-based Shopify retention agency that helps eCommerce brands turn one-time buyers into loyal repeat customers through email, SMS, loyalty programs, and customer-journey optimization. - **Entity Type**: Private (agency; no funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Keizersgracht 268, 1016EV) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: eCommerce retention / email marketing services - **Target customers**: Shopify scale‑ups (B2B) – mid‑market to enterprise Shopify brands - **Mission/purpose**: “Make every new customer more valuable over time by obsessing over lifetime value.” ## Products & Services - **LTV Accelerator (retainer program)**: A structured retention program with four stages (Setup, Build, Scale, Master) that includes audit, tailored playbooks, advanced segmentation, automation, and churn prediction. Pricing starts at €5,000/month. - **Short‑term projects**: Audits or specific campaigns taken on when they are a strong fit. - **Core channels**: Email (Klaviyo specialists), SMS, loyalty program integration, and customer‑journey optimization. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: 50+ Shopify scale‑ups served; 97% of clients would recommend OKTOBER (Q4 2025 survey) - **Notable Clients/Partners**: The website lists Suitsupply (47% increase in new customers, 75% CTR increase) among other testimonials; integrates deeply with Klaviyo and Shopify ecosystem. - **Growth Signals**: Expanding team with open roles for Retention Managers and Email Designers; “three years in, still breaking records” (client testimonial). ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Shopify‑Klaviyo expertise**: Specialists in the Shopify retention stack, treating email/SMS as a revenue powerhouse. - **Insider integration**: Teams plug into client brands “like an internal team from day one” with fast feedback loops and transparent reporting. - **Proven results**: Consistently high client satisfaction and testimonials mentioning sustainable long‑term growth, not short‑term spikes. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Helping clients move from basic flows to AI‑powered personalization, community‑led retention, and predictive churn prevention. - **Growth direction**: Scaling the LTV Accelerator program and embedding retention culture into client teams. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a “retention hotshop” with a focus on high‑quality execution, proactive partnership, and design excellence. Team members are empowered to act as insiders for clients. - **Work policy**: Hybrid – employees combine remote work with on‑site time at the Amsterdam office (Keizersgracht). Many roles list “In‑Office or Remote” options. - **Perks**: Not detailed, but Built In lists a positive culture with a strong team ethos; jobs include Retention Manager, Senior Retention Manager, Email (UI) Designer, Klaviyo Implementation Specialist. - **Engineering/design culture**: Emphasis on “high‑quality design” and “fast execution”; feedback‑driven environment. ## Sources 1. [oktoberagency.com](https://www.oktoberagency.com/) 2. [oktoberagency.com/team](https://www.oktoberagency.com/team) 3. [oktoberagency.com/contact](https://www.oktoberagency.com/contact) 4. [builtin.com/company/oktober](https://builtin.com/company/oktober) 5. 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