VIP Host

Penninteractive; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Commission and bonus eligibility

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Penninteractive is seeking a passionate individual for a role focused on managing relationships with high-value players in Philadelphia. You will create new business revenue and ensure a top-tier customer service experience.

The ideal candidate will have gaming and sales experience alongside excellent communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and a passion for sports and casino betting. This position offers a competitive salary between $50,000 and $55,000 and the opportunity for career growth within an equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of gaming experience either online or in a casino.
• At least 1 year in a sales role.
• Experience in online gaming, customer service, or account management.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Create new business revenue by targeting potential high value players.
• Manage relationships and communications with players.
• Generate incremental gaming revenue based on player needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company expectations.

Skills

Gaming experience

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Ability to travel

Passion for sports and casino

Tools

Excel

Job description

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting‑edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state‑of‑the‑art platforms are powered by proprietary in‑house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting‑edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

About the Role

• Create new business revenue by understanding, targeting and developing relationships with potential high value players.
• Successfully execute assigned key VIP sales KPIs.
• Manage all aspects of the relationship with players, including but not limited to hospitality events, daily/weekly/monthly communications, queries, contacts, and escalations including out of office hours when necessary.
• Generate incremental gaming revenue by anticipating, responding to and consistently meeting or exceeding player needs.
• Maintain a personalized relationship with players, including having one to one knowledge of customer profiles such as playing behaviors, interests, likes and dislikes, in order to offer an industry leading customer service experience tailored to the needs of the individual.
• Thorough understanding of existing products, services and initiatives while proactively pushing new game offerings, channels and platforms.
• Communicate through established business channels new member welcomes, investigation, loyalty, sales, surveys, and the reactivation of lapsed members.
• Utilize daily reporting and analysis to assist with making sound business decisions.
• Monitor individual customer betting behavior and ensure that bonuses, gifts and hospitality invitations are offered in agreed timescales.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and legislation, ensuring that all risks within areas of responsibility are identified and managed effectively.
• Fully comply with and uphold company expectations including policies, procedures, department goals and business strategy.
• Handle difficult customer interactions and situations in a calm, professional and reasonable manner.
• Work closely with VIP associates on upgrading potential VIP accounts to full VIP status.
• Work closely with VIP Executive Hosts on upgrading accounts to higher tiers.
• Conduct business with the highest level of integrity and honesty.

About You

• 1 - 2 years of gaming experience either online or with a brick and mortar casino.
• At least 1 year of experience in a sales related role.
• Proven experience in online gaming, customer service, concierge, luxury telemarketing or other account management.
• Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on Excel, excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette.
• Positively affects interactions with customers and employees, and has the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all business conditions.
• Ability to review and comprehend player tracking screens, reports, and all other necessary information and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external contacts and all levels of employees.
• The ability to travel and attend on and off property events throughout the United States and Canada.
• Will attend high level events designed for our top customers.
• Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
• MUST HAVE: Passion for sports, casino and/or sports & casino betting.

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Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000 USD

Penn Interactive is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Penn Interactive provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Penn Interactive provides best-in-class benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.