--- title: 'Senior Marketing Automation Specialist (f/m/d) at Zeal Network' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-marketing-automation-specialist-f-m-d-zeal-network-madrid-15vw6ryhy0py' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-02' --- # Senior Marketing Automation Specialist (f/m/d) at Zeal Network - **Company:** Zeal Network - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zeal-network/05a85649-dbbe-482a-9d22-33f9d01ae1e7 ## Job description ZEAL Network SE is a leading international provider of online lottery products, operating for over 20 years with brands like LOTTO24 and Tipp24. As Germany’s largest digital lottery operator and a trusted partner of Spain’s ONCE, we are passionate about shaping the future of lottery experiences. ZEAL Iberia, S.L.U., a leading Company in the management of Lotteries through Internet, has a contract with ONCE to provide Marketing Services to manage and maximize the sales and results of the JuegosONCE website ([www.juegosonce.es](http://www.juegosonce.es)) as well as other digital channels (i.e. mobile, apps). Our team of 350+ professionals from diverse backgrounds is united by a visionary mindset, a passion for collaboration, and a commitment to inspire dreams. At ZEAL, we empower our people to think ambitiously and work together toward a shared purpose: helping people imagine and achieve their aspirations. The role: We are looking for a technical Senior Marketing Automation Specialist (CRM) (f/m/d) to join our Marketing Department. The role will support the definition and execution of the CRM strategy, including campaign planning, performance monitoring, and results optimization. The candidate will be responsible for designing and managing campaigns across multiple communication channels such as Email, SMS, Web Push, and App Notifications. Your tasks: - Creation, implementation, and optimization of automated email marketing campaigns, using SQL-based segmentation and audience selection to improve engagement and conversion. - Creation, layout, and optimization of newsletters and email templates using HTML/CSS, ensuring responsive design and compatibility across major email clients. - Support the development and maintenance of automated database processes, including SQL-based data loading and system synchronization workflows. - Execution and monitoring of email marketing campaigns, including the creation of briefings and copy, the development of HTML-based email templates, the setup of customer journeys, the definition of audience segments, and the planning and execution of A/B tests to optimize campaign performance. - Monitoring, testing, and performance reporting of CRM campaigns to ensure continuous optimization and improved results. - Contribute to the definition of promotional offers and campaigns, supporting their implementation and communication through CRM channels to maximize engagement and conversion. What you offer: - Advanced knowledge of SQL, HTML, and CSS. - At least 5 years’ experience in managing CRM online. - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and contribute to strategy development and innovative ideas. - Experience in managing large databases, including data organization, segmentation, data quality control, and the efficient handling of large volumes of customer information to support CRM campaigns and marketing automation processes. - Professional level management of Excel and internal tools: Jira, Confluence, Slack… - Excellent communication skills and proficient in English and Spanish. - Nice to have: Experience working with Python. What we offer: - A modern, dynamic culture grounded in the success of a leading-edge e-commerce company. - A talented team of ambitious, like-minded colleagues where your knowledge and ideas truly make an impact. - Ongoing personal growth, supported by an annual development budget of €1,500 to invest in your professional development. - Trust and autonomy, no micromanagement, just confidence in your ability to deliver and excel. - Flexible work options with a hybrid setup focused on results. - Unlimited vacation days in addition to your yearly 25-day vacation allowance, plus days off on your birthday and 24th and 31st December. - Opportunity for workations abroad using our WorkFlex tool. - Remote work monthly allowance of €47,20. - Gym benefit, with a company contribution of up to €40 per month - Quarterly company events, along with regular team activities and informal gatherings ## About Zeal Network ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ZEAL Network SE is the leading German online provider of lottery products, operating brands like LOTTO24 and Tipp24 to broker state-licensed lottery tickets to consumers. - **Entity Type**: Public (Frankfurt Stock Exchange – Ticker: TIMA) - **Headquarters**: Hamburg, Germany - **Founded**: 1999 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Online lottery brokering, e-commerce, and venture investing in lottery-related startups. - **Target customers**: B2C (adult consumers in Germany and Spain who play lottery games). - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Encourage people to dream” by innovating and driving change in the lottery sector while expanding market leadership. ## Products & Services - **LOTTO24**: Online lottery brokerage for German state lottery products (LOTTO 6aus49, Eurojackpot, Spiel 77, Super 6, GlücksSpirale, Keno, etc.). Revenue comes from brokerage commissions; no book-making risk. - **Tipp24**: Second brand offering the same lottery products, part of the multi-brand strategy. - **Freiheit+**: A life-changing lottery concept (subscription-based). - **Traumhausverlosung (Dream Car Raffle)**: Charity lottery launched in the regulated German market, offering dream homes and cars. - **ZEAL Ventures**: Corporate venture arm investing in lottery-related startups (e.g., Omaze, DAYMADE) using a risk-managed portfolio approach. - **International partnerships**: Collaborates with Spain’s ONCE (second-largest national lottery). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately €1,000 million (market capitalisation reached, as per official site); exact figure varies with share price. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of €218 million (2025/2026 figures; €1,101 million in total billings). Public company – financials reported in quarterly/annual reports. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public shareholders; strategic partners include ONCE (Spain). Key institutional investors not listed in provided sources. - **Growth Signals**: - Market leader in Germany with 44% market share (online lottery brokerage). - Revenue grew ~180% since business model change (from previous Tipp24 model). - Expanded portfolio with charity lottery (Dream Car Raffle) in 2026. - 4 active startup investments via ZEAL Ventures. - Employee count of 265 (official) – LinkedIn data suggests 109 with +21.5% YoY growth (conflicting reports; official figure likely more accurate). ## Competitive Advantages - **Market leadership**: No. 1 German online lottery provider with strong brand recognition (LOTTO24, Tipp24). - **Diversified revenue model**: Brokerage commissions eliminate book-making risk; high margins from regulated products. - **Innovation engine**: ZEAL Ventures provides exposure to lottery-tech startups and potential integrations. - **Regulatory incumbency**: Deep expertise in Germany’s strict lottery regulatory environment. - **Cash generation**: €51 million dividend paid (recent); strong financial health. ## Strategic Focus - **Product expansion**: Launching new charity lotteries (Dream Car Raffle) and exploring additional licensed verticals. - **International growth**: Deepening Spanish partnership with ONCE; potential entry into other regulated markets. - **Digital innovation**: Improving user experience, mobile-first approach, and data-driven marketing. - **Venture investing**: Continuing to back lottery-adjacent e-commerce startups to learn and capture new opportunities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “outcomes, innovation, and trust” with a flat, cross-functional team structure. Emphasis on ownership, transparency, and “getting shit done.” - **Hybrid & flexibility**: Hybrid work model (office in Hamburg, London, Madrid); fully flexible working hours; up to 4 weeks per year remote from anywhere. - **Unlimited vacation**: No fixed cap on vacation days. - **Other perks**: Financial and recreational benefits; a close-knit team of ~265 employees. - **Engineering culture**: Cross-functional product teams; opportunities to work on high-traffic consumer platforms; tech stack not specified but likely modern web/mobile. - **Diversity**: International team (locations in DE, UK, ES, PL); departments span technology, product, marketing, finance, legal, operations. ## Sources 1. [ZEAL Network Official Website – Company Overview](https://www.zealnetwork.de/) 2. [ZEAL Network At a Glance – Key Figures](https://www.zealnetwork.de/about-us/at-a-glance) 3. [ZEAL Career Page – Culture & Benefits](https://career.zealnetwork.de/) 4. [ZEAL Network LinkedIn Profile – Company Data & Headcount](https://de.linkedin.com/company/zealnetwork) 5. 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