Director, Revenue Marketing & Fan Development

Phoenix, AZ

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own data driven fan acquisition and revenue marketing for live events, aligning with inventory and driving long term fan value.

  • Growth & Channel Ownership: oversee paid media, measurement, attribution, and ROI improvements.
  • Fan Development: build audience growth, engagement, retention, and lifetime value initiatives across campaigns and segments.
  • Cross functional execution: partner with BI, Ticket Sales, Operations, and creative teams to align strategies with inventory, demand trends, and brand standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of data-driven marketing strategies focused on driving single game ticket sales revenue, fan acquisition, and database growth
  • Oversee all performance marketing initiatives across paid media channels including digital, traditional, and emerging platforms
  • Partner closely with Ticket Sales, Business Intelligence, and Ticket Operations teams to align marketing strategies with inventory levels, demand trends, and revenue targets
  • Develop and optimize full-funnel marketing campaigns that convert prospective fans into ticket buyers and deepen engagement with existing fans
  • Lead campaign measurement, attribution, audience segmentation, and performance analysis to improve marketing efficiency and ROI
  • Oversee marketing efforts supporting ticketing products including single game tickets, memberships, premium seating, suites, group sales, and retention initiatives
  • Drive fan development strategies focused on audience growth and long-term fan engagement
  • Lead the Fan Development team in building strategies that increase fan acquisition, engagement, retention, and lifetime value
  • Utilize consumer insights, research, and analytics to identify audience opportunities and inform marketing decisions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, content, social, partnerships, merchandise, and community teams to deliver integrated campaigns and fan experiences

Requirements

  • 8+ years of leadership experience in marketing, performance marketing, revenue marketing, fan development, or related disciplines
  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Strong background in performance marketing, revenue marketing, fan development, or growth marketing within sports or entertainment
  • Experience developing and executing data-driven marketing campaigns, particularly in the ticket sales space, tied directly to revenue and customer acquisition goals
  • Deep understanding of paid media strategy, audience targeting, CRM/lifecycle marketing, attribution, and marketing analytics
  • Experience leading multi-functional teams and managing cross-departmental collaboration
  • Ability to translate data and consumer insights into actionable marketing strategies
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities with diverse stakeholders
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure, live-event environments

Preferred

  • Membership, loyalty, or fan engagement experience
  • Experience coordinating multi-functional teams and integrated marketing campaigns
  • Demonstrated self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
  • Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
  • 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
  • Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
  • Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
  • Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
  • Access to amenities, including:
  • Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
  • Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
  • Pickleball court
  • Golf simulator and putting green
  • On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces
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Player 15 Group

Player 15 Group is the premier sports, entertainment, and real estate investment and operating company behind Arizona’s most iconic franchises: the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), and the Valley Suns (NBA G League). We also manage the operations of the Mortgage Matchup Center, the heart of downtown Phoenix’s sports and entertainment district.Founded by owner Mat Ishbia, Player 15 Group is the manifestation of a "team-first" philosophy. The name is inspired by the 15th player on a basketball roster—the teammate who embodies the hustle, grit, and heart required for a collective championship culture. We are a people-first organization that believes success is built by caring more, working harder, and winning together.Our Hub: The Team Member CampusHeadquartered in the historic Warehouse District of downtown Phoenix, our 123,000-square-foot campus is a world-class environment designed for our 1,300+ team members to collaborate and innovate. Our facilities feature:State-of-the-art office spaces and a dedicated Phoenix Mercury practice facility.

Phoenix, Arizona, USA
35 employees (3 in marketing)