About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Director, CRM & Ecosystem Operations, to lead the strategy, systems, and execution engine that drives lifecycle marketing, promotional operations, and free-to-play engagement across the Fanatics App and the broader Fanatics Ecosystem team. This leader will own the operating model that powers how we communicate with fans, activate them across verticals, and translate live sports moments into daily engagement and revenue. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team spanning CRM, campaign operations, and game/content operations, partnering closely with Product, Analytics, Commercial, Marketing, and Engineering. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct impact on MAU growth, retention, and ecosystem LTV.

What You’ll Own

CRM & Lifecycle Strategy
Define and lead lifecycle marketing strategy across email, push, in-app, and emerging channels
Build scalable segmentation and personalization frameworks leveraging ecosystem data
Drive activation, engagement, monetization, and retention programs
Establish a robust testing and experimentation roadmap
Improve retention curves and fan lifetime value

Campaign & Promotion Operations

Build and scale the end-to-end operating model for ecosystem campaigns●
Ensure flawless execution of promotions across Commerce, Betting, Loyalty, and Free-to-Play
Standardize QA, compliance, and cross-functional workflows
Increase velocity while reducing execution risk

Free-to-Play & Live Sports Operations

Oversee daily contest operations aligned to the sports calendar
Translate key sports moments into compelling in-app experiences
Improve operational rigor and tooling for live-event execution
Balance speed and precision in high-visibility environments

Marketing Calendar & Ecosystem Orchestration

Work with teams to curate a centralized marketing and content calendar across the Ecosystem
Align cross-functional teams around cohesive messaging and timing
Ensure consistency across all fan touchpoints

Performance & Reporting

Define KPI frameworks tied to business outcomes (MAU, retention, LTV, cross-sell)
Build dashboards and reporting systems that move from descriptive to actionable
Partner with Analytics to measure CRM impact across the ecosystem

Team Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing team across CRM, Growth Ops, and Content Ops
Create clarity in roles, processes, and career progression
Build a culture of accountability, experimentation, and fan obsession

What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)

Material improvement in MAU growth and retention through lifecycle sophistication
Clear attribution of CRM impact on Net Demand and cross-vertical activation
Reliable, scalable campaign operations with reduced manual overhead
Free-to-play operations that run seamlessly across live sports moments
A durable CRM infrastructure that supports ecosystem scale

What We’re Looking For

10+ years in CRM, Lifecycle Marketing, Growth, or Marketing Operations
5+ years leading high-performing teams
Deep expertise in CRM platforms and multi-channel execution
Strong analytical fluency (segmentation, experimentation, LTV analysis)
Experience operating in high-velocity, live-content or sports environments preferred
Track record of building scalable operating systems, not just campaigns
Clear communicator comfortable influencing senior stakeholders
Passion for sports, gaming, or fan-driven products is strongly preferred.

Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range

$250,000—$270,000 USD

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