Senior Director, Acquisition

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking for a strategic powerhouse to own and evolve FanDuel’s sportsbook acquisition engine – balancing data, creativity, and commercial acumen to fuel high-quality AMP growth and CAC efficiency. In this role, you’ll set the strategy for how we acquire new users, define high-value audiences, unlock white space growth, and optimize every stage of the commercial funnel. You’ll be the go-to leader connecting the dots across Marketing, Media, and Performance & Insights – ensuring our acquisition strategy is both smart and scalable.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Commercial leader responsible for acquisition strategy development, responsible for achieving customer growth targets while balancing efficiency, payback, and long-term value across all regions
• Develop high performing marketing and analytical teams while nurturing the next generation of FanDuel leadership and attracting talent
• Evolve audience strategy, defining segments for acquisition using market data, research, and competitive intelligence with a focus on white space discovery
• Oversee acquisition promotional development, managing budget and crafting briefs that inform creative, media, and offer execution
• Deliver continuous improvements to the full conversion funnel transforming existing strategy while closely with product and content teams
• Deliver insights, reporting and recommendations on program improvements to senior and executive leadership
• Collaborate with media and partnerships teams, delivering guidance on valuation, strategic investment pacing & tradeoffs, and media mix modelling
• Collaborate closely with Business Intelligence teams to challenge and translate acquisition forecasts, commercial inputs, and business drivers into strategy and execution
• Act as the business leader and central point of contact for all things acquisition, driving alignment, clarity, and performance across Media, Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Finance stakeholders

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in customer acquisition, with strong commercial or strategic experience
• At least 5 years in a management role with multiple tier direct reports
• Experience working with brand strategy for a high growth business
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Deep experience developing and overseeing customer acquisition programs
• Experience with Agile development framework and track record of partnering with product and engineering teams on multiple projects at once
• Has a positive attitude and loves opportunities to collaborate with others
• Knowledge of sports and/or experience working within a heavily regulated industry is a plus

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.  

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

The applicable salary range for this position is $171,000 - $214,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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