Fanatics · 5 months ago
Sr. Manager, VIP Strategy and Growth
Fanatics Betting & Gaming is seeking a Senior Manager of VIP Strategy & Growth to optimize and expand their VIP program across the Fanatics Ecosystem. This role focuses on creating and executing a comprehensive VIP strategy that enhances customer loyalty and lifetime value through innovative experiences.
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Responsibilities
Build and evolve a VIP program that drives growth, engagement, and retention through exclusive benefits and cross-brand experiences across gaming, collectibles, and trading cards
Lead the development of joint VIP initiatives with other Fanatics owned entities to create seamless, value-rich experiences
Translate data-driven insights into growth opportunities tailored for high-value customer segments
Partner with internal teams and external partners to co-develop VIP experiences that elevate engagement and retention
Drive end-to-end execution of strategic projects, ensuring on-time delivery, stakeholder alignment, and effective resource coordination
Identify and implement process improvements that increase the effectiveness and scalability of the VIP organization’s growth efforts
Champion innovative loyalty strategies that support the broader goals of each business unit while driving value to our most loyal customers
Effectively communicate insights to commercial, marketing, operations, and executive leadership teams to drive strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
4+ years in the betting, gaming, or a related consumer-facing industry, with a deep understanding of customer behavior, loyalty programs, and market dynamics
4+ years in strategic roles (e.g., business strategy, corporate development, growth strategy, or management consulting) with a proven track record of shaping and driving high-impact initiatives
Experience working with or alongside sportsbook and/or casino operations is highly desirable, especially within VIP or player development contexts
Self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with engagement analytics or VIP strategy is a plus
Benefits
In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more.
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
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