Job DescriptionDirector, Business Strategy & Analytics
As we continue to scale our global platform, the
Director, Business Strategy & Analytics will play a critical role in driving data-informed digital marketing performance and customer acquisition strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, and Affiliate channels.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a data-driven leader with deep experience in eCommerce marketing analytics and a scrappy, get-it-done attitude to join the Strategy & Analytics team as Director, Business Strategy & Analytics. This role partners closely with the Digital Marketing team to optimize digital marketing investments, improve campaign efficiency, and shape customer acquisition strategy - with significant exposure to senior leadership and a mandate to distill complex marketing data into clear, actionable insights. The Director, Business Strategy & Analytics delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.
HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.
Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
- Translate complex digital marketing data across Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, and Affiliate channels into clear, actionable insights that directly improve the fan acquisition experience and customer journey.
- Develop and maintain data visualizations and dashboards that enable the organization to continuously monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve both profitability and user experience.
- Partner with digital marketing channel managers to identify growth opportunities and cost savings that enhance how fans discover and engage with Fanatics Commerce's eCommerce platform.
- Apply cross-channel impact analysis - including cannibalization, partial channel attribution, and marketing mix modeling - to ensure fans are reached through the most effective and efficient channels.
Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)
- Dig two to three layers below the surface of marketing data to uncover non-obvious insights that drive smarter investment decisions and unlock new growth levers.
- Partner with data science to build, optimize, and productionalize bidding models that improve the efficiency and performance of digital marketing spend.
- Hypothesize opportunities within complex data sets, design and execute test plans, analyze results, and synthesize findings into concrete recommendations for senior leadership.
- Drive the adoption of advanced statistical methods and analytic tools to continuously evolve the team's analytical capabilities and rigor.
Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
- Take full ownership of the end-to-end analytics lifecycle - from data exploration and hypothesis generation through test design, analysis, and actionable recommendation - and drive each initiative to a conclusion.
- Gain and maintain a deep understanding of the factors driving digital marketing sales, cost, ROI, and marginal returns across all channels.
- Lead the development of scalable data visualization and reporting infrastructure that empowers the broader organization to make faster, more informed decisions.
- Operate with a proactive, get-it-done mindset - identifying problems before they escalate and independently driving solutions across complex, ambiguous environments.
Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Serve as a strategic analytics partner to Digital Marketing channel managers and business stakeholders, translating analytical findings into commercially relevant recommendations that influence channel strategy and budget allocation.
- Collaborate with data science, engineering, and business intelligence teams to ensure analytics infrastructure, models, and tools are built to scale and meet evolving business needs.
- Effectively communicate complex analysis to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership, building confidence and alignment around data-driven decision-making.
People Leadership:
- Set a high analytical bar for the Strategy & Analytics team, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, rigor, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and develop team members by modeling deep-dive analytical thinking and equipping them with frameworks to uncover insights that drive meaningful business impact.
AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY
We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:
- Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
- Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
- Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
- Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in eCommerce, with a focus on digital marketing analytics and a demonstrated track record of career growth and measurable business influence.
- Deep expertise across digital marketing channels and attribution fundamentals, including last-click, LTV, pixel-based measurement, and DTC eCommerce funnel progression.
- Proficiency in SQL is required; hands-on experience working with large, complex data sets to generate insights and support decision-making at scale.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to independently drive projects to completion.
- Understanding of statistical concepts and methods; advanced statistics and working knowledge of at least one analytic or statistical software package (e.g., R) strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly and persuasively to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and partnering with teams across marketing, data science, and engineering to deliver complex, high-impact projects.
Physical RequirementsAbility to work in-office a minimum of three days a week.
The salary for this position is between $143,000 - $235,000 per year, in compliance with California's salary transparency requirements. This range reflects the expected compensation based on qualifications, experience, and location.
In addition to the salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- For more, see www.benefitsatfanatics.com
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.