Director of Loyalty and Proposition Strategy – Sportsbook

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $190K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the FanCash loyalty strategy for Sportsbook, shaping economics, earn/burn mechanics, and cross-ecosystem engagement.

  • Must-have: 7+ years leading loyalty or rewards in sports betting or iGaming with measurable ROI.
  • Standout: Deep collaboration with Product and Finance on reinvestment, forecasting and tiered personalization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the long-term commercial vision, economics & strategy for FanCash within Sportsbook, positioning it as a differentiated loyalty currency that drives retention, repeat play, and cross-ecosystem engagement.
  • Define compelling earn and burn mechanics across acquisition, engagement, VIP, and lifecycle programs.
  • Integrate FanCash into tentpole sporting moments (Super Bowl, March Madness, World Cup, etc.) to deepen engagement and repeat play
  • Partner with Product to enhance visibility, UX, merchandizing and cross-platform utility.
  • Develop tiered, segmented, and personalized FanCash strategies that reward high-value behaviors.
  • Oversee forecasting and reinvestment efficiency in partnership with Finance.
  • Lead performance measurement across issuance, redemption, retention lift, and incremental LTV.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team with strong operational governance around loyalty planning and execution.

Requirements

  • 7 plus years leading loyalty, rewards, or value proposition strategy within Sports Betting, iGaming, or a scaled digital ecosystem; demonstrated ownership of programs with meaningful P&L impact.
  • Proven architect of loyalty economics - deep expertise in liability management, reinvestment strategy, and measurable incremental ROI.
  • Expert-level understanding of the US sports calendar and betting behaviors, with the ability to translate sport-specific dynamics into differentiated value propositions.
  • Track record of materially improving retention, cross-sell, and LTV in a seasonal, event-driven business - with clear examples of driving step-change performance.
  • Highly analytical and commercially rigorous; comfortable debating hold impact, reinvestment rates, and payback windows with Finance and executive leadership.
  • Influential cross-functional leader who raises the bar on strategy, execution, and accountability.
  • Thrives in high-velocity environments where performance standards are high and outcomes matter.
  • Experience building loyalty propositions that extend beyond a single product and create value across a broader digital ecosystem.

Benefits

  • This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming annual bonus program and an equity award.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, Free Shipt deliveries, and more.
  • We’ll also give you $700 to set up your home office!
  • For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com
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Fanatics is 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.

Founded in 2002
New York, New York, USA
14K employees (1,648 in marketing)
50% recommend to a friend
55% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

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167.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.8%
Direct
43.9%
Referral
10.1%
Social
1.8%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~13.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
880 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
3.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$4.9B
Last Raise
$700M
Private Equity, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2022
    Private Equity • $700M
  • Mar 2022
    Private Equity • $1.5B
  • Jan 2022
    Series Unknown • $10M

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