Business Growth Specialist

HotTakes; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports betting education platform is seeking a Business Growth Specialist to drive user growth and brand visibility across North America. You will develop strategies, secure partnerships, and travel to meet potential collaborators. Ideal candidates have a degree in business or marketing and at least one year of relevant experience. This full-time role offers a salary of $75,000 – $100,000 OTE with performance-based incentives.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative remote work environment

Monthly in-person meetups

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in iGaming, sports, or entertainment industries.
• Familiarity with affiliate or partnership programs considered an asset.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling frequently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategies to grow HotTakes across key North American markets.
• Identify, engage, and secure new partners, including brands, affiliates, and influencer talent.
• Travel to meet potential sponsors, creators, and partners in person.

Skills

Strong communication

Networking

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Job description

About HotTakes

HotTakes is an exciting, free-to-play app designed to introduce sports betting education through gamification. We provide a risk-free environment for daily predictions and engage young adults with a passion for sports. Our platform allows users to learn about sports gaming without financial risk, compete with peers, and win thrilling prizes.

HotTakes isn’t merely an app, it's a fully-integrated social media platform, tailor-made to meet the needs and interests of young sports fans, while also serving as a lucrative advertising channel for brands eager to reach this demographic. Created by college students for college students, HotTakes is uniquely positioned to revolutionize sports gaming for the young adult demographic.

About the Role

The Business Growth Specialist will play a key role in expanding HotTakes’ presence across North America. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, building partnerships, and leading initiatives that drive user growth and brand visibility.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives on outreach, relationship-building, and creating meaningful connections with partners, talent, and sponsors. You’ll represent HotTakes in new markets, traveling across North America to meet potential collaborators and execute growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategies to grow HotTakes across key North American markets.
• Identify, engage, and secure new partners, including brands, affiliates, and influencer talent.
• Travel to meet potential sponsors, creators, and partners in person.
• Lead regional teams or projects focused on partnership growth and outreach.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and leadership on go-to-market strategies.
• Track partnership performance and continuously optimize for growth.
• Represent HotTakes with energy, professionalism, and creativity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in iGaming, sports, or entertainment industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Familiarity with affiliate or partnership programs is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, networking, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling frequently.
• Driven, adaptable, and passionate about innovation and growth.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a passionate and innovative team redefining how young adults engage with sports and gaming. As a Business Growth Specialist, you’ll have a direct impact on HotTakes’ expansion and brand partnerships, while growing your own career in one of the most dynamic spaces in digital sports entertainment.

This is a full-time position offering $75,000 – $100,000 OTE with performance-based commission and bonuses. Total earnings potential will be discussed during the interview process.

Additional Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Professional growth opportunities as HotTakes continues to expand.
• Collaborative and fast-paced remote work environment.
• Monthly in-person meetups for connection and strategy alignment.