Director, Growth Marketing
Kandu
USA (Remote)
$160K/yr - $175K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive8+ years exp.
2 hrs ago
Senior Manager, Club Performance and League Growth
New York City, NY (Hybrid)
$100K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level7+ years expOther
Posted 6 weeks ago
Job Summary
Own a cross-functional Club Performance portfolio, driving analysis, strategy, and executive storytelling across League Growth and advisory work.
- Lead select Club Performance programs and develop stakeholder-ready deliverables
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and identify AI-enabled opportunities
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Support Club Performance initiatives through in-depth analysis, project management, and stakeholder-ready deliverables.
- Support League Growth workstreams, including club transactions, strategic investments, expansion, ownership transitions, and market analysis.
- Develop high-quality presentations, memos, and dashboards for senior League and Club stakeholders.
- Support Club advisory work across ticketing, sponsorship, marketing, fan growth, business intelligence, operations, and commercial performance.
- Support Club engagement, including meeting preparation, follow-up tracking, and action plans.
- Conduct research, document best practices, maintain benchmarking and League minimum standards, and identify opportunities and strategic recommendations to Clubs.
- Coordinate cross-functional work with League Office departments and Clubs to advance strategic initiatives and drive implementation.
- Identify AI and emerging technology use cases to improve analysis, productivity, decision-making, knowledge sharing, and Club support.
- Monitor industry trends, market developments, and innovation across sports, entertainment, media, technology, and adjacent industries.
- Lead select Club Performance programs, including the annual MLS Executive and Team Awards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in sports, consulting, investment banking, finance, corporate strategy, business development, business operations, media, entertainment, technology, or another analytical and strategic environment.
- Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business planning, market analysis, commercial analysis, or cross-functional project execution.
- Experience developing polished presentations, memos, briefings, and analysis for senior leaders or external stakeholders.
- Experience using data, research, and market insights to develop recommendations and support decision-making.
Preferred
- Fluency or proficiency in Spanish and/or French preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- $500 wellness reimbursement
- Generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance
- Career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities
Major League Soccer
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Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 30th season in 2025 -- features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. All MLS, Leagues Cup, and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches can be watched through MLS Season Pass, available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com. MLS Season Pass features the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit mlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple-tv-d cultivate a vibrant workplace culture that propels our ongoing success.
Founded in 1996
New York, New York, USA
1.5K employees (515 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval
Salaries
Posted range
$100K/yr – $115K/yr
Taken straight from the job posting.
The middle of this range ($108K) is 20% below the median base salary for Senior Growth Marketing Manager roles in the United States ($135K).
Senior Growth Marketing Manager median pay in the United States
Most pay falls between $118K and $155K. Based on 52 salaries.
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
456 (31% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
3.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2
People
Marketing Leadership
Radhika Duggal
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
At the company for 2 years 7 months
Marcela Garcia
Vice President Brand Marketing (MLS)
At the company for 3 years 1 month
Greg Millard
Senior Vice President, Brand Alliances
At the company for 3 years 8 months
Amanda Kicera
Vice President, Club Brands & Marketing
At the company for 9 years 6 months
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
32.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$126.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
11.7%
Direct
47.4%
Referral
33.8%
Social
6.5%
Paid
0.4%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~1.5K
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