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Mid-Level Programmatic Media Buyer | iGaming Job at Pentasia in Lincoln

Pentasia, Lincoln, NE, United States


We're a global people business - the leading recruitment consultancy in iGaming, having placed over 10,000 candidates in casino and sports betting jobs worldwide.

CRM Manager – Sports Promotions (Denver)
Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of customer promotions and loyalty offers across sports products. Own reporting on campaign performance and commercial impact, translating insights into action. Support day-to-day CRM operations, ensuring projects and promotions are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Champion a test and learn culture, utilizing A/B testing, multivariate testing, and control groups to optimize CRM performance.

Define and implement localized, territory specific CRM strategies, delivering structured and scalable campaign roadmaps.

Ensure all CRM activity fully complies with regulatory and licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Partner closely with senior leadership to communicate CRM goals, results, and improvement opportunities.

Maintain deep knowledge of CRM platforms, CDPs, and promotional mechanics, ensuring best practice is embedded across the team.

Propose customer‑centric innovations designed to enhance engagement, retention, and lifetime value.

Monitor competitor activity, industry trends, and CRM best practices to keep strategies market leading.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Product, Data, Compliance, and Operations teams to maximize impact.

Lead, motivate, and develop a high performing Sports CRM team.

Take ownership of day‑to‑day people management, capacity planning, and delivery standards.

Delegate effectively through strong organizational and prioritization skills and support team members in developing technical CRM expertise and commercial understanding.

Skills & Experience Required

Extensive experience in CRM, promotions, or loyalty roles within the online sports betting industry.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate raw data into actionable insights.

Proven experience using CRM/CDP platforms such as Optimove, XtremePush, and/or Braze.

Deep understanding of sports betting customer lifecycles, promotional mechanics, and loyalty frameworks.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams.

Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast‑moving environment.

Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working cross‑departmentally.

Confident decision maker with a track record of delivering projects from concept to execution.

Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

What’s On Offer

Competitive base salary ($105,000 – $130,000)

Annual bonus plan

Comprehensive Health & Wellness benefits

33 days PTO per year

401(k) with company match

Opportunity to play a key role in shaping CRM strategy for a major sports brand

Customer Engagement Manager – Free to Play Games (US Market)
Own and shape an innovative free‑to‑play games strategy that drives customer acquisition, engagement, retention, and long‑term loyalty.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead the overarching free‑to‑play games strategy, informed by customer data, insights, and market trends.

Own the end‑to‑end execution of free‑to‑play campaigns, from concept through launch and optimization.

Advocate for and implement a best‑in‑class promotional and engagement plan.

Analyze player behavior, campaign performance, and engagement metrics to refine strategy and maximize ROIC.

Collaborate closely with product, development, analytics, and CRM teams to continuously enhance the free‑to‑play offering.

Leverage commercial insight to work with third‑party providers, negotiating and optimizing value across partnerships.

Partner with the wider CRM function to deliver cross‑sell strategies, migrating free‑to‑play users into real‑money sports betting and casino products.

Act as a channel owner for the US market, ensuring alignment with broader customer engagement and brand objectives.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in CRM, customer marketing, product marketing, analytics, or commercial roles.

Demonstrated success in developing customer engagement programs with a strong focus on customer acquisition and retention.

Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Solid understanding of customer segmentation, value modeling, and ROI‑driven decision making.

Passion for free‑to‑play games, including social, fantasy, casino, or peer‑to‑peer gaming experiences.

Technical fluency and experience with platform integrations is an advantage.

Experience managing small teams and collaborating cross‑functionally within a larger organization.

Highly organized, self‑motivated, and comfortable operating autonomously.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $105,000 – $130,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Annual bonus plan

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

33 days PTO per year

401(k) with company match

Acquisition Marketing Manager (Remote)
Drive user growth through paid media, influencer partnerships, and affiliate marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and optimize paid media campaigns (including PPC, display, and paid social) to drive user acquisition and revenue growth.

Identify, recruit, and manage influencer partnerships to expand brand reach and engagement.

Build and scale affiliate marketing programmes, managing relationships and performance with key partners.

Analyze campaign performance, generate actionable insights, and report on KPIs to the CEO and wider team.

Collaborate with the product and content teams to ensure campaign messaging and creative are aligned with brand objectives.

Create, adapt, and iterate static and simple ad creatives for user acquisition campaigns using Photoshop and/or Figma.

Own the end‑to‑end creative testing process for UA ads, from concept through to launch, iteration, and performance analysis.

Stay current on the latest trends and best practices in paid media, influencer, and affiliate marketing.

Test new channels and strategies to identify scalable growth opportunities.

Requirements

4–5 years of hands‑on experience in acquisition marketing with a proven track record in paid media, influencer, and affiliate marketing.

Strong analytical skills and experience using data to optimize campaigns and drive decision‑making.

Proficiency with campaign management and analytics tools (e.g. Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, affiliate platforms, influencer management tools).

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, remote environment.

Experience with reporting and presenting campaign results to senior stakeholders.

Hands‑on experience creating paid acquisition ad creatives (primary static; simple motion a bonus).

Comfortable using basic design tools such as Photoshop and/or Figma to produce, edit, and localise UA creatives without agency or design‑team dependency.

Strong understanding of creative testing frameworks and how creative performance impacts CPA, CTR, and LTV.

Bonus: Experience with SEO, email marketing, or content marketing.

Head of AI (Remote)
Build and lead the development of AI systems that take on high‑volume, repetitive decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy AI agents and LLM‑based systems to automate specialist judgement tasks, optimizing for cost, quality, latency, and ROI.

Build scalable data, retrieval, and evaluation infrastructure to ensure decisions are explainable, testable, and continuously improving.

Partner with business teams to identify high‑impact use cases and deliver production‑ready solutions that enhance output.

Establish robust data governance and responsible AI practices, including human‑in‑the‑loop controls and regulatory compliance.

Report on performance, decision quality, and business impact to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in AI, data science or machine learning, including leadership of AI strategy and delivery at scale.

Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science or related field.

Hands‑on expertise in ML, generative AI, LLMs and decisioning systems in production environments.

Strong background in BI, marketing analytics and linking AI initiatives to commercial KPIs.

Excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Strategic, pragmatic and delivery‑focused mindset.

Experience applying AI in iGaming is essential.

Senior Product Designer – Sportsbook (EU)
Primary design voice for the EU‑based sportsbook, owning the full design process.

Key Responsibilities

Own the full design process from research through to launch.

Work closely with the US design team to ensure alignment across the organisation.

Qualifications

Experience in sportsbook design is advantageous but not required.

Confident generalist who thrives in a lean, fast‑moving environment.

Acquisition Manager – iGaming Casino (Malta/Remote)
Manage, optimise, and scale the affiliate programme to drive player acquisition and revenue growth within the online casino vertical.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day‑to‑day operations of the affiliate programme across multiple markets.

Build, maintain, and grow relationships with key and VIP affiliate partners.

Leverage existing affiliate network to drive traffic and acquisition performance.

Onboard and activate new affiliate partners.

Optimize CPA, revenue share, and hybrid deals to maximize ROI.

Monitor campaign performance and ensure accurate tracking across platforms.

Analyze data and produce regular performance reports.

Manage affiliate budgets and support acquisition forecasting.

Ensure affiliate compliance with brand guidelines and Terms & Conditions.

Collaborate with internal teams (CRM, Product, Marketing) to align campaigns and promotions.

Stay up to date with market trends and competitor activity.

Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Requirements

Proven experience in iGaming (casino) within an affiliate or acquisition role.

Established and active network of affiliate partners.

Strong understanding of key international markets (Europe preferred).

Experience managing CPA, revenue share, and hybrid models.

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Excellent communication and relationship‑management abilities.

Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Experience with affiliate platforms such as NetRefer, Income Access, MyAffiliates, or similar.

Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Head of Operations – Online Gaming (London)
Support and optimise operations across multiple African markets, acting as a link between regional and central functions.

Responsibilities

Oversee operational performance across multiple African markets, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational KPIs.

Work closely with Regional Operations Managers to monitor and improve performance.

Analyze data, reports, and market trends to identify opportunities for operational and commercial improvement.

Act as liaison between local teams and central functions, ensuring effective communication and execution.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and regional teams.

Support market entry and exit decisions with operational insights.

Adapt operations to local market conditions and customer behaviour.

Collaborate with central teams on product rollouts and operational initiatives.

Ensure consistency in operational processes and customer experience across markets.

Contribute to improving operational frameworks and efficiencies.

Support budget awareness and contribute to commercial decision‑making through performance insights.

Requirements

Experience in online gaming, betting, operations, commercial, or multi‑market roles.

Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Strong commercial awareness and exposure to performance metrics.

Experience using data to support decision‑making and performance improvement.

Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.

Willingness and flexibility to travel across African markets.

Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus.

Experience in emerging markets or Africa is beneficial.

Exposure to digital/online business models.

Operations Manager – iGaming / Digital Gaming (London)
Take ownership of day‑to‑day operational delivery within a fast‑scaling digital gaming business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily operational activity across digital gaming products.

Oversee game and product releases, ensuring compliance and readiness.

Manage relationships with external suppliers and partners.

Monitor performance metrics, identify issues, and recommend optimisations.

Support incident and issue management, ensuring fast resolution.

Work with product and technical teams to prioritize and deliver improvements.

Maintain oversight of operational risks and supplier dependencies.

Contribute to reporting for senior leadership.

Support continuous improvement of internal processes and frameworks.

Requirements

Several years of experience in iGaming, online gaming, sportsbook, casino, or digital entertainment operations.

Strong understanding of end‑to‑end delivery in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience with product, tech, or commercial teams in a cross‑functional setup.

Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across stakeholders.

M & A / Strategic Planning Lead (UK)
Drive long‑term growth through product diversification, market expansion, and strategic acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct deep‑delve research into industry trends and competitor activity.

Support assessing organic investment opportunities.

Build ROI models for internal growth initiatives.

Support high‑priority strategic actions and ad‑hoc business situations.

Build and maintain target universe for M&A pipeline.

Screen opportunities based on strategic fit and financial viability.

Lead financial modelling for valuation, synergy analysis, and operational assumptions.

Support full deal lifecycle, including due diligence and post‑merger integration planning.

Requirements

3–5 years of professional experience in investment banking or corporate development.

Experience in payments industry or broader fintech sector.

Advanced skills in forecasting, valuation, and assessment of combination effects.

Clear understanding of the due diligence process.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking.

Client Accounting Team Leader (Remote)
Manage a client portfolio while supervising and supporting junior accountants.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and review client accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and financial statements.

Oversee audit processes and ensure statutory deadlines are met.

Review work completed by others and assist with technical accounting queries.

Hold regular team meetings and monitor workload and progress.

Liaise with management, auditors, and other departments.

Ensure high‑quality service delivery and compliance with regulations.

Support training, performance reviews, and best practices within the team.

Contribute to client meetings and help secure new business.

Requirements

Fully qualified accountant.

At least 2 years of senior experience in client accounting.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and VAT.

Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Sage.

Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

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