Fanatics

Senior Manager, User Acquisition

Fanatics$165K — $190K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in user acquisition or growth marketing, ideally in consumer tech, mobile, or eCommerce.
  • Proven success in managing multi-channel campaigns with measurable revenue impact.
  • Expertise in paid media platforms like Google Ads and Meta, and growth stack tools.
  • Deep understanding of analytics tools like SQL and BI dashboards with skills in cohort analysis and attribution modeling.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop top marketing talent.
  • Strong communication skills for influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience in fan engagement, collectibles, or sports tech is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead user acquisition strategy across multiple channels including paid media and affiliates.
  • Manage a multi-million dollar acquisition budget with accountability for CAC, ROI, and LTV.
  • Drive a culture of experimentation in acquisition strategies and funnel optimization.
  • Collaborate with Data and Analytics teams to enhance reporting and refine KPIs.
  • Work cross-functionally with Product, Creative, Finance, and Engineering on growth initiatives.
  • Recruit and mentor a high-performing growth marketing team.
  • Present performance insights and forecasts to executive leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
  • Access to a dynamic and innovative startup environment.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are looking for a strategic and performance-driven Senior Manager of User Acquisition to lead and scale our growth engine across Fanatics Live, Fanatics Collect and Topps.com. In this highly visible role, you will drive acquisition strategy, manage significant budgets, and own performance across a range of channels to fuel our user base and revenue growth. This is a unique opportunity to lead with both creativity and analytical rigor, leveraging the strength of the Fanatics ecosystem while operating in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the end-to-end user acquisition strategy across paid media, affiliates, programmatic, and other emerging channels.
  • Own and manage a multi-million dollar acquisition budget with full accountability for efficiency and scale (CAC, ROI, LTV).
  • Drive a culture of experimentation across acquisition channels, funnel optimization, creative strategy, and audience segmentation.
  • Partner closely with Data and Analytics to develop reporting infrastructure, surface insights, and continuously refine performance KPIs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Creative, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to align on growth priorities and launches.
  • Recruit, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of growth marketers and channel specialists.
  • Present acquisition performance, forecasts, and strategic insights to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Stay on the pulse of marketing trends, emerging platforms, attribution changes, and AI/ML-driven growth solutions.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in user acquisition, performance marketing, or growth marketing, preferably in consumer tech, mobile, or eCommerce.
  • Proven success managing and scaling multi-channel campaigns with measurable impact on revenue.
  • Expertise in paid media platforms (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, DSPs, mobile ad networks) and growth stack tools.
  • Deep proficiency in analytics tools and techniques: SQL, BI dashboards, cohort analysis, attribution modeling.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to recruit, develop, and retain top talent.
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience in fan engagement, collectibles, live commerce, or sports tech is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML-based targeting, predictive modeling, and advanced experimentation frameworks is a differentiator.


The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Los Angeles and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Los Angeles Salary Range

$140,000-$172,500 USD

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$165,000-$190,000 USD

About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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