VIP Host Manager

Goldrush Gaming Group; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Benefits package

On-call allowance

Job summary

A leading gaming and entertainment company in Toronto is looking for a VIP Host + Manager. The role involves managing high-value players, developing the VIP program, and leading a team. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Ontario's iGaming sector and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in managing high-value players at an AGCO/iGO-regulated operator.
• Deep understanding of Responsible Gaming (RG) and compliance standards.
• Strong analytics and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the VIP book and program setup.
• Deliver exceptional VIP service and oversee all regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with teams across various functions.

Skills

Ontario iGaming VIP experience

Communication

Stakeholder management

CRM/loyalty execution

Flexibility

Tools

Smartico

Optimove

Excel

Job description

Reports to: Head of Operations / Country Manager (Canada)

Department: VIP

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Description:

Goldrush Gaming Group is a leading and innovative player in the gaming and entertainment industry. We specialize in providing immersive, next-generation gaming experiences through a diverse portfolio of high-quality games and cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to deliver exceptional entertainment that engages players while maintaining a commitment to responsible gaming practices. With a focus on creativity, customer satisfaction, and technological advancements, Goldrush Gaming Group strives to redefine the future of gaming. Be part of a forward-thinking company that fosters growth, innovation, and success in an exciting industry. We are seeking passionate, self-motivated, and driven individuals to join our dynamic team.

Role Summary:

Founding hire who starts as the sole VIP Host + Manager. You will personally manage the VIP book, stand up the VIP program (SOPs, offers, tooling, reporting), then recruit and lead a team, while working hand-in-hand with the South Africa–based VIP and CRM teams to co-design custom offers, align with group playbooks, and report into the broader team and company structures (Operations, CRM, Finance, Executive).

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Maintain strong player relationships and deliver exceptional, proactive VIP service.
• Approve and monitor high-value offers and comps, ensuring positive ROI and compliance.
• Oversee all regulatory documentation (RG, affordability, EDD/PEP/SOW) with zero-defect execution.
• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly reporting into SA Operations, CRM, and Executive teams.
• Co-own custom offer engines and post-mortem analyses with SA CRM.
• Act as a cross-functional bridge between Payments, Risk, CS, Product, and BI teams.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Ontario iGaming VIP experience: 2+ years at an AGCO/iGO-regulated operator managing high-value players and mentoring hosts.
• Deep understanding of Responsible Gaming (RG), AML/FINTRAC, marketing, and privacy standards, with a proven track record of compliant VIP practices.
• Hands-on experience in CRM/loyalty execution (segmentation, journeys, A/B testing) and strong analytics/Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management across time zones and departments.
• Proven ability to perform as both individual contributor and leader in a fast-paced, build-mode environment — with flexibility for after-hours coverage.

Nice-to-Haves

• Event or hospitality execution experience.
• Bilingual English/French proficiency.

Phased Approach

• Manage your own VIP book: inbound/outbound engagement, reactivation, retention, and escalations.
• Build the VIP Playbook: contact cadences, talk tracks, comp matrix, and offer guardrails.
• Stand up SOPs & QA for calls, chats, and emails; create CRM templates and tagging logic.
• Launch reporting frameworks: daily deposit/withdrawal activity, weekly competitor scan, and monthly ROI reports for executives.
• Collaborate with South Africa–based VIP & CRM teams to localize offers within AGCO compliance standards.
• Partner with Risk/AML and Payments for approvals, due diligence, and audit trails.
• Define dashboards and KPIs with BI; create next‑best‑action and pipeline tracking views.
• Key Performance indicators: Response and callback SLAs for new VIPs, reactivation rate of dormant accounts, deposit frequency among active VIPs, VIP NGR/margin uplift vs. baseline, zero compliance incidents

Phase 1: First Hires

• Recruit and onboard 1–2 VIP Hosts, setting coverage hours, SLAs, and performance targets.
• Train hosts on compliance, QA, and player management standards.
• Introduce tiering, segmentation, and automated journeys with the CRM team.
• Refine offer economics and retention models alongside SA CRM.

Phase 2 — Scale

• Expand the team to 3–5 Hosts; establish incentive plans and career paths.
• Launch compliant VIP experiences (events, hospitality) within regulatory guardrails.Evolve playbooks, limits, and communications in collaboration with Canadian and SA marketing/CRM teams.
• Key Performance indicators: Retention/reactivation rates by tier, ARPPU and revenue per host, withdrawal turnaround times, VIP CSAT/NPS scores, compliance audit pass rate

Tools & Platforms

• CRM/loyalty: Smartico, Optimove, or similar.
• Excel and BI dashboards.

Eligibility & Compliance

• Must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain/maintain AGCO/iGO registrations.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus.
• Benefits package and on-call allowance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

Gambling Facilities and Casinos