Director of Database Marketing | Casino

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 Pentasia