Senior Marketing Manager – Owned, Operated & Organic Channels

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.

We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.
 
Role Purpose 

Lead the commercial marketing strategy for the club’s owned, operated, and organic (O&O&O) environments — ensuring that key campaigns, products and revenue-driving opportunities are surfaced effectively across the club’s website, app, CRM surfaces and organic touchpoints. This role focuses on the commercial use of owned and organic channels rather than channel ownership.

The Senior Marketing Manager (O&O&O) works in close partnership with the CRM, Digital Product, Content and Social teams — who own the platforms and/or publishing workflows — to ensure marketing priorities are integrated into their planning and output. They act as the bridge between marketing, CRM and channel owners to deliver fan-first, commercially effective activity across all business areas, including eCommerce, D2C and venue/ticketing.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial marketing strategy for the club’s owned and organic environments, ensuring revenue-driving campaigns and products are surfaced effectively.

• Define the marketing priorities and placements for eCommerce, D2C, venue/ticketing, MUTV and other initiatives across the website, app, CRM creative surfaces and organic touchpoints.

• Collaborate with the Digital Product team (who own the web/app platforms) to align commercial content planning with user experience and product roadmaps.

• Work with the Content and Social teams (who manage site and organic publishing) to ensure marketing priorities and commercial moments are represented accurately and on time.

• Bridge planning between Consumer Marketing and CRM to ensure lifecycle journeys and on-site experiences are coordinated for key campaigns.

• Partner with the E-commerce Growth & Activation Lead to translate trading goals into owned-channel marketing priorities.

• Coordinate cross-functional delivery for major moments (e.g., kit launches, product drops, ticketing campaigns, partner activations).

• Use analytics and insights to optimise the commercial use of owned channels and improve conversion performance.

• Champion collaboration and clarity between Marketing, Content/Social and Digital Product teams to enhance both fan experience and commercial outcomes.

Skills & Experience 

• 5–7 years’ experience in marketing, CRM or digital campaign planning across complex multi-stakeholder environments, ideally within sports or entertainment.

• Strong understanding of web, app, organic and CRM ecosystems, and how to leverage them for commercial growth.

• Skilled at coordinating across channel owners and managing through influence rather than ownership.

• Analytical and insight-driven — confident using performance data to optimise content and placements.

• Excellent communication, organization and relationship-building skills.

• Commercially minded with a clear understanding of how marketing drives revenue while supporting fan experience.

• Experience working with or alongside digital product, content publishing, and CRM teams.

Contribution to Department 

Provides commercial marketing leadership across the club’s owned and organic environments, ensuring revenue-driving campaigns and priorities are surfaced strategically and effectively. Strengthens collaboration between Marketing, Content, and Digital Product teams, ensuring owned channels deliver both excellent fan experiences and measurable commercial impact.

What We Offer:

At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Annual incentive scheme
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth

Our Commitment to You:

At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Thursday 27th November 2025.

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