Managing Director

Kaizen Gaming; Ceuta; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Gaming is searching for a dynamic Managing Director for Spain based in Ceuta. In this key position, you will oversee the operations of our online gaming platform and ensure its commercial success and regulatory compliance.

Your responsibilities will include leading a diverse team, driving financial performance, and executing marketing strategies tailored to the Spanish market. Candidates should have 7-10+ years in online gaming or sportsbook, and proficiency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of leadership experience in the iGaming or sportsbook industry.
• Strong focus on execution, accountability, and business performance.
• Deep knowledge of the Spanish market and Ceuta operational ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Spanish Commercial KPIs and financial performance.
• Lead and manage an on-site team fostering a high-performance culture.
• Define and execute localized marketing strategy for the Spanish player base.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking of Sportsbook and Casino products.

Skills

Leadership experience in online gaming

Commercial strategy execution

Team management

Bilingual Spanish and English

Job description

Managing Director – Spain

We are seeking a dynamic, highly commercial, and vision-driven Managing Director for Spain to lead our operations from our office in Ceuta. In this executive role, you will hold ultimate accountability for the commercial success, operational efficiency, financial performance, and regulatory standing of our online gaming and sportsbook platform in the Spanish market.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Performance & Board Governance
  • Full accountability for Spanish Commercial KPIs, driving detailed quarterly forecasting and defending financial performance, budget allocations, and strategic growth projections to the Executive Team and Board.
  • Serve as a Board Member for the Spanish entity, contributing to corporate governance, strategic decision-making, and regulatory oversight.
  • Continuously review internal workflows, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to ensure maximum operational efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Team Leadership & Culture
  • Directly lead, mentor and manage an on‑site team of marketing, compliance, operations and customer support roles, fostering a high‑performance culture.
  • Build and maintain a strong company presence in Ceuta, aligning the office with regional operational hub requirements.
• Commercial Strategy & Marketing Execution
  • Define and execute localized marketing strategy, driving acquisition, retention and branding campaigns tailored to Spanish player base.
  • Act as the primary bridge between global marketing/product frameworks and local execution teams, ensuring seamless campaign implementation and brand consistency.
  • Monitor and optimize core commercial KPIs to align with the brand’s strategy in Spain.
• Product Optimization & Localization
  • Conduct ongoing competitive benchmarking of Sportsbook and Casino products against the Spanish market to identify UX friction points and content gaps.
  • Translate local market gaps into business cases, liaising with global tech teams to prioritize Spanish product fixes.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of leadership experience in the online gaming (iGaming) or sportsbook industry, with deep knowledge of the Spanish market and Ceuta operational ecosystem.
• Proven track record managing, scaling and maintaining accountability for a team, with a strong focus on execution, accountability, and business performance.
• Strong background in driving modern iGaming commercial initiatives (commercial, CRM, marketing) and working with local teams to bring campaigns to life.
• Must be permanently based or willing to relocate to Ceuta, Spain, to attend local board meetings and manage the office on‑site.
• Native or fluent proficiency in Spanish and professional fluency in English.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or age.