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Full-Time

Vice President – Senior Director

Performance Marketing

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SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$240k - $300kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Flexible work environment allows for in-office or remote work.

Category
Growth Marketing
SEO Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Data Science
SEO
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years of paid marketing experience managing complex campaigns, multi-million dollar budgets, and being accountable for a marketing channel P&L
  • 6+ years of management experience, with a track record of helping team members grow in their roles
  • 3+ years of paid search management (ideally have managed SEM less than 2 years ago)
  • Ability to recruit, grow, and develop excellent marketing talent
  • Exceptional analytical skills-ability to structure and parse qualitative and quantitative data, formulate and test hypotheses, synthesize findings, and draw insights and conclusions that you can translate into actionable recommendations
  • A strong problem-solving track record: ability to think through unique problems with no set guide and design and execute a path to a solution. You can transition effortlessly between big-picture strategy and tactical problem solving
  • Entrepreneurial-an ownership mentality and a bias towards action; you can build something out of nothing and have the ability to start projects with minimal oversight
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of data-driven and cost-efficient strategies to drive paid and organic user growth across various channels, including paid search, search engine optimization, and programmatic advertising
  • Optimize all facets of performance marketing, including bid strategy, landing page, ad creative and rotation, and audiences
  • Translate strategies into detailed budget and channel plans, working closely with Finance to update forecasts and report weekly, monthly, and quarterly actuals
  • Drive efficiency and performance through the use of data science and automation.
  • Partner with our Product team to optimize customer journey through rigorous testing and experimentation
  • Partner with the Finance, Data Science, and Analytics teams to develop a measurement stack to monitor and improve channel performance, enhance KPI tracking, conduct quantitative analyses to inform growth strategy, ensure accurate and timely reporting of campaign results, build a testing framework, evolve marketing attribution and incrementality, and measure customer LTV
  • Lead, develop, and manage a growing team of performance marketers to effectively and efficiently deliver results based on clear goals
  • Oversee relationships with vendors, partners, platform account managers, and other partners to test new service offerings, channels, and capabilities

SeatGeek operates as a major event ticket search engine, allowing users to search for, compare, and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, theater performances, comedy shows, and sports events. The platform aggregates ticket listings from various sellers, enabling users to easily compare prices and seating options to find the best deals. This user-friendly interface sets SeatGeek apart from its competitors in the ticketing market. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on ticket sales, taking a percentage of each sale made through its platform. Additionally, SeatGeek may generate income through advertising and partnerships with event organizers and venues. By providing features like interactive seat maps and personalized event recommendations, SeatGeek aims to enhance user engagement and encourage repeat business.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$692.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The potential IPO in 2024 could significantly boost SeatGeek's market presence and financial resources.
  • Renewed and extended partnerships with major sports teams like Aston Villa and Minnesota United FC highlight SeatGeek's strong industry relationships.
  • The introduction of new tools for ticket reselling, such as AI-powered Smart Pricing, demonstrates SeatGeek's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive ticketing market, with major players like StubHub also planning IPOs, could pressure SeatGeek's market share and profitability.
  • Dependence on commissions from ticket sales means revenue is closely tied to event attendance, which can be unpredictable.

What makes SeatGeek unique

  • SeatGeek's aggregation model allows users to compare prices and seating options from various sellers, ensuring the best deals, unlike many competitors who offer limited comparisons.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and interactive seat maps enhance the ticket-buying experience, setting it apart from more cumbersome alternatives.
  • SeatGeek's personalized event recommendations and value-added services drive user engagement and repeat business, distinguishing it from competitors who offer a more transactional experience.

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Benefits

Health insurance coverage

paid time off

Matching 401k program

Parental leave

Monthly ticket-purchase stipend for live events

Paid for subscriptions to services like One Medical, Ginger.io and Headspace

Team events

Flexible work environment - work remote or in the office as you please

Home office stipend