Director of Database Marketing | Casino

Chicago, IL Open
Pentasia is looking for Director of Database Marketing | Casino in Chicago, IL. This local job opportunity with ID 3687687737 is live since 2026-05-22 04:46:06.

My client, a fast-growing US gaming operator, is seeking a Director of Database Marketing to join their leadership team at a newly developed casino property.

This is a high-priority, business-critical hire supporting the transformation of a marketing function within a property currently operating in a temporary facility while a major permanent resort is under construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the long-term customer strategy ahead of full-scale operations.

This is an opportunity for a strategic database marketing leader to step into a highly visible role, working directly with executive leadership and influencing reinvestment, lifecycle marketing, and overall revenue performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the database marketing strategy, with a strong focus on reinvestment optimization and player lifecycle management
  • Develop and execute data-driven, targeted marketing campaigns across channels including Direct Mail, Email, SMS, and VIP programs
  • Oversee the end-to-end database marketing function, including segmentation, campaign execution, analytics, and performance optimization
  • Drive customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty strategies using advanced data insights
  • Manage and improve database integrity, usability, and campaign effectiveness
  • Lead campaign analysis, including ROI, player value, and revenue trends, making recommendations to senior leadership
  • Produce executive-level reporting, forecasting models, and performance insights
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, IT, and senior leadership to align strategies
  • Oversee budgeting, reinvestment strategy, and financial planning for database marketing initiatives
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team (Manager, Specialist, Analyst)

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience as a strategic database marketing leader, not just execution-focused
  • Strong expertise in player reinvestment strategy and lifecycle marketing
  • Demonstrated experience managing marketing budgets and driving ROI
  • Background in casino gaming, loyalty marketing, or data-driven environments
  • Exposure to online gaming (iGaming) or digital-first environments is highly desirable, bringing more advanced segmentation and personalization approaches
  • Experience supporting new property openings or major business transformations is a plus

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in casino database marketing, CRM, or gaming analytics
  • Strong technical skills including SQL and database querying
  • Experience in campaign analytics, reporting, and customer segmentation
  • Proven ability in forecasting, budgeting, and performance modeling
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field

Why Apply?

  • Join at a pivotal stage of property development and expansion
  • Take ownership of a critical, high-visibility marketing function
  • Work directly with senior leadership to shape customer and revenue strategy
  • Opportunity to build and evolve a best-in-class database marketing function
  • Strong Base + Bonus & Relocation Package

Required Skills