Senior Director, Marketing

Versant Media

• $150K — $190K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in marketing, 5+ years in leadership within sports tech or related sector.
  • Strong skills in digital marketing, brand management, and demand generation.
  • Experience in launching tech products in competitive environments.
  • Deep understanding of sports trends and fan engagement strategies.
  • Proven ability to execute data-driven campaigns.
  • Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, especially in sports and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a marketing strategy that boosts brand awareness and revenue growth.
  • Lead and mentor a creative and accountable marketing team.
  • Establish KPIs to measure and optimize marketing efficacy for ROI.
  • Collaborate with sales, product, and tech teams for seamless market execution.
  • Oversee event and trade show strategy from planning to performance evaluation.
  • Manage brand positioning and messaging to enhance customer engagement.
  • Drive comprehensive digital marketing efforts across multiple channels.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility based on company needs.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skills enhancement.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects within the sports technology sector.
  • Access to a data-driven marketing approach for personal development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sr. Director of Marketing to lead our marketing strategy and execution in the fast-growing sports technology sector. This senior leader will be responsible for brand positioning, demand generation, digital marketing and product marketing. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of sports technology, audience engagement, and emerging marketing trends, with a proven track record of driving growth through innovative and data-driven marketing initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and support assigned team members and departmental personnel
  • Provide the marketing team ongoing coaching, clear direction, priorities, accountability, ensuring everyone understands what needs to be accomplished and why, and performance management.
  • Prioritize team workload and oversee project execution to ensure deadlines are met
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and termination processes in partnership with HR

Essential Functions
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Marketing Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligns with company goals, drives brand awareness, and fuels revenue growth.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuously measure marketing effectiveness, optimizing for ROI.
  • Work cross-functionally with sales, product, and technology teams to ensure alignment and seamless go-to-market execution.
  • Leads Full Swing's event and trade show strategy from planning through execution, overseeing budgets, logistics, cross-functional coordination, and post-event performance to maximize brand impact and business growth.

Brand & Digital Marketing

  • Own brand positioning, messaging, and storytelling to strengthen market presence and customer engagement.
  • Drive digital marketing initiatives, including SEO, SEM, content marketing, email campaigns, and social media strategies.
  • Oversee website optimization and user experience to maximize conversions and engagement.
  • Leverage influencer and athlete partnerships to expand brand credibility and reach.

Product Marketing & Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy

  • Develop compelling product marketing strategies, including launch plans, sales enablement tools, and customer education programs.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and new
  • opportunities.
  • Work closely with product and engineering teams to translate complex sports tech solutions into customer friendly messaging.

Growth & Demand Generation
  • Lead demand generation campaigns to acquire and retain customers across B2B and B2C channels.
  • Develop and manage marketing budgets, allocating resources effectively to maximize impact.
  • Implement data-driven marketing tactics, leveraging analytics to refine targeting, segmentation, and personalization strategies.
  • Optimize customer acquisition and retention strategies through CRM, automation, and loyalty programs.
  • Drives the growth of Full Swing's simulator course library by identifying and securing new course partnerships, negotiating licensing opportunities, and cultivating long-term relationships with golf courses and key stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 8+ years of marketing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the sports technology,
  • sports entertainment, or related industry.
  • Strong expertise in digital marketing, brand management, and demand generation.
  • Experience launching and marketing technology products in a highly competitive landscape.
  • Deep understanding of sports industry trends, fan engagement strategies, and emerging technologies.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute data-driven marketing campaigns with measurable impact.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling abilities with a passion for sports and technology.
  • Proficiency in marketing automation, analytics tools, and CRM platforms (HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce,etc.).
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with professional sports organizations, leagues, or teams.
  • Knowledge of Golf Simulators/Launch Monitors, AI, wearable tech, or data analytics in sports performance.
  • Background in both B2B and B2C marketing strategies.
  • MBA or advanced degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills
  • Sports industry experience

Salary Range: $150,000-$190,000

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment
  • This role operates in a hybrid or office-based environment, depending on company needs. (Role starts at 6-9 months in office)
  • Work is primarily performed in an office setting with standard working hours; however, occasional after-hours support may be required for critical IT issues or system upgrades.
  • The position requires frequent interaction with employees across different departments, requiring strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • The role may involve sitting for extended periods, working on a computer, and troubleshooting IT equipment as needed.
  • Occasional travel may be required for system implementations or vendor meetings.
  • Able to lift 25 lbs.


Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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