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Manager, Digital Marketing

Position: Manager, Digital Marketing – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Marketing – Performance Marketing

Reports to: Director, Performance Marketing

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ) NOTE: Starting 2028, this role will be based at the new Arizona Cardinals Training Facility in north Phoenix, AZ. Format: In-person

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.)

Summary

The Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for driving measurable growth and engagement through integrated digital strategy, lifecycle marketing, and performance optimization. This role sits at the intersection of CRM, paid media, and marketing technology, ensuring every campaign is coordinated, data-driven, and optimized across the full customer journey. This individual will own campaign execution and end-to-end channel orchestration, delivering the right message, to the right audience, at the right time.

Primary Job Duties

• Digital Strategy & Performance
• Develop and execute integrated digital marketing strategies across paid, owned, and earned channels
• Work with media agency on media plan and optimizations
• Manage and optimize campaigns across paid media (search, social, display, programmatic)
• Own performance against key KPIs including revenue, ROAS, CAC, and conversion rates
• Lead budget allocation and pacing, balancing efficiency with growth opportunities
• Identify trends and optimization opportunities through ongoing data analysis
• CRM & Lifecycle Marketing
• Own CRM strategy and execution across email, SMS, and push notifications
• Build and optimize lifecycle programs (acquisition, onboarding, engagement, retention, win-back)
• Leverage segmentation, personalization, and behavioral triggers to enhance customer experience
• Partner with data teams to ensure accurate audience targeting and journey mapping
• Continuously test and optimize messaging, creative, and timing to improve performance
• Campaign Calendar & Channel Orchestration
• Partner cross-functionally to align campaigns with key business initiatives
• Lead campaign briefs and alignment
• Lead tentpole campaigns
• Own the integrated campaign calendar, aligning all digital touchpoints across paid media, CRM, web, and app
• Ensure consistent messaging, timing, and sequencing across channels to create a seamless customer journey
• Define channel roles (lead vs. support) to maximize impact and eliminate redundancy
• Optimize timing, frequency, and audience strategy based on performance data
• Establish governance for campaign prioritization and execution
• Data, Testing & Optimization
• Build and maintain dashboards to track performance across channels and campaigns
• Lead A/B and multivariate testing strategies
• Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Ensure proper tracking, attribution, and tagging

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent experience

Experience: At least three to five years experience in digital or engagement marketing

Strong expertise in paid media and CRM/lifecycle marketing

Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Google Analytics, Meta, Google Ads

Strong understanding of attribution and data analysis

Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize performance

Ability to collaborate across departments and levels throughout an organization

Strong English written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs

Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle. Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals) Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities Daily free lunch Complimentary season tickets Subsidized gym memberships