Who We Are:
On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
Role Overview
As the Sr. Marketing Manager, SEO & CRO, you will develop and execute strategies to enhance organic traffic, improve search engine rankings, and optimize the e-commerce journey for FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality customers. This role requires a deep understanding of SEO best practices, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and e-commerce performance analytics.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement an SEO strategy to increase the visibility of FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality offerings across search engines.
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Conduct keyword research to identify high-impact terms related to event-based searches, hospitality experiences, and the FIFA World Cup 26™.
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Optimize meta tags, headers, structured data, and internal linking to improve search rankings and click-through rates.
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Perform technical SEO audits, addressing site speed, mobile usability, crawlability, and indexability.
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Enhance content discoverability, ensuring landing pages and blog content align with FIFA World Cup 26™ brand messaging and search trends.
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Improve backlink profile through digital PR, partnerships, and content outreach initiatives.
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Analyze user behavior and conversion funnels to identify drop-off points and opportunities for optimization.
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Conduct A/B and multivariate testing to refine landing pages, CTA placements, pricing display, and checkout processes.
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Use heatmaps, session recordings, and customer journey analysis to improve e-commerce UX/UI.
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Collaborate closely with internal teams including Marketing, Product, Data Science, and Commercial Strategy to ensure a cohesive approach to SEO, CRO, and e-commerce performance.
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Track and report on organic traffic, keyword rankings, domain authority, conversion rates, and e-commerce revenue using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO/CRO tools.
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Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
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Stay informed on FIFA World Cup 26™ search trends, hospitality industry insights, and the evolving SERP landscape, including advancements like AI Overviews and algorithm updates.
Qualifications & Skills:
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5+ years of experience in SEO, CRO, and e-commerce optimization, preferably in the sports, travel, or hospitality sector.
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Proven track record of increasing organic traffic and improving e-commerce conversion rates.
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Strong understanding of Google’s algorithm updates, SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush), and CRO tools (Optimizely, Hotjar).
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Experience with enterprise-level e-commerce platforms, preferably Shopify, Magento, or a custom CMS.
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Knowledge of international SEO strategies and multi-language website optimization.
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Ability to work with GA4 and data visualization tools to analyze user behavior.
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Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
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Passion for sports, major global events, and digital marketing trends.
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Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
Hiring Range Minimum:
$86,250 annually
Hiring Range Maximum:
$115,000 annually
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What We Do
Endeavor, formerly WME | IMG, is a global leader in sports, entertainment and fashion operating in more than 30 countries. Named one of Fortune’s 25 Most Important Private Companies, Endeavor is the parent of a number of subsidiaries with leadership positions in their respective industries, including WME, IMG and UFC. Collectively, Endeavor specializes in talent representation and management; brand strategy, activation and licensing; media sales and distribution; and event management. Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.
