Senior Director of Marketing & Entertainment

Sault Ste. Marie, MI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive casino marketing, guest loyalty, and VIP program leadership to grow visitation and revenue.

  • Own the casino's integrated marketing strategy across digital, promotions, events, and loyalty programs.
  • Must-have: 7+ years in senior casino marketing roles with cross-functional leadership.
  • Standout: Strong budget ownership and experience in Class III regulatory environments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the casino's comprehensive marketing and sales strategy, including digital marketing, promotions, advertising, media planning, loyalty programs, and VIP engagement.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competition, and customer behavior to inform strategic decisions.
  • Establish annual marketing budget; monitor performance, ROI, and cost-effectiveness of initiatives.
  • Ensure all marketing activities comply with Class III gaming regulations, tribal, state, federal requirements, and internal policies.
  • Oversee brand strategy, creative development, and consistent messaging across all platforms.
  • Manage traditional and digital marketing channels, including social media, email marketing, website content, and system/software campaigns (this can be listed).
  • Direct the creation and execution of casino promotions, special events, entertainment programming, and community engagement initiatives.
  • Evaluate marketing analytics and KPIs to guide decision-making and optimize campaign performance.
  • Supervise Player Development and the rewards/loyalty program(s).
  • Drive strategies to increase guest visitation, loyalty tier utilization, and VIP revenue performance.

Requirements

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field required. Master's Degree is preferred.
  • EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 7 years of marketing in a cross-functional role and/or casino operations in a senior management role is required. Class III casino experience is strongly preferred.
  • CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Must have a valid driver's license and comply with the annual review process thereof to meet insurability standards as set by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must have a criminal background investigation completed under the guidelines of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge in various computer programs, including Microsoft Office, preferred. A general understanding of casino database systems is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Excellent leadership and motivation skills required. Excellent organization and planning skills required. Budget and mathematical skills required. Ability to communicate with team members and customers. Must have the ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week, including holidays.

Preferred

  • Master's Degree is preferred.
  • Class III casino experience is strongly preferred.
  • Native American preferred.

Benefits

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Kewadin Casinos

Kewadin owns and operates five casinos in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Founded in 1984
Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, USA
172 employees (16 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
46.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.9%
Direct
57%
Referral
6.4%
Social
4.6%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~172

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
10.7 years

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