VP Commercial & Marketing

Overview

Smarkets offers a full-time position for a VP Commercial & Marketing based in London, United Kingdom. This role oversees marketing teams and collaborates with product, trading, data, and the executive team to execute the commercial strategy. Visa sponsorship may be offered for suitable candidates.

Who can apply

Applicants should be senior marketing leaders who have experience scaling direct-to-consumer businesses and executing marketing strategies across multiple geographic or cultural regions. Candidates are expected to have a track record of efficient growth, full-funnel fluency across brand, performance acquisition, and retention, and strong data-driven decision-making skills. Experience in sports, sports betting, or gaming is considered a strong plus.

What you get

The compensation package includes a competitive salary along with stock options vesting over four years and a pension scheme via Aviva with up to six percent matched contributions. Additional benefits comprise comprehensive health insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, a cycle-to-work scheme, a one thousand pound annual learning and development budget, and daily chef-made breakfast and lunch with snacks and drinks provided on-site.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of building brands, growing direct-to-consumer businesses, and managing efficient acquisition through metrics such as customer acquisition cost, return on ad spend, and payback periods. The role requires a hands-on operator who is comfortable owning the marketing budget, setting multi-jurisdiction strategies, and communicating effectively in English across cross-functional teams.