License Owner, Johannesburg

Stranger Soccer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An adventurous opportunity awaits in Johannesburg with a forward-thinking company that makes soccer accessible to everyone. As a License Owner, you will lead the charge in bringing the Stranger Soccer brand to life, recruiting and training a dedicated team, and engaging in innovative marketing strategies. This role is perfect for someone passionate about soccer and eager to own and operate their own business. With strong support from headquarters, you will have the tools to succeed in creating a vibrant soccer community in your city. If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and a hunger for success, this is the chance to make a significant impact in the world of sports.

Qualifications

• Strong connection to the local soccer scene and a commitment to scaling the brand.
• Background in business management and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bring the Stranger Soccer brand to life in Johannesburg.
• Recruit and train a small team to operate the business.
• Engage in creative sales and marketing to attract customers.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Business management

Customer service

Sales and marketing

Passion for soccer

Job description

Passionate about soccer AND about business? Stranger Soccer is expanding to key cities around the world. We are looking for a License Owner to open and operate the Stranger Soccer business in Johannesburg.

This is not your traditional management job - it is truly built for someone that wants to own and operate their own business (that happens to make the world's greatest sport accessible to everyone). This role is ideally suited for an adventurous and soccer-passionate entrepreneur.

Sounds Like You?

As a next step, please visit www.strangersoccer.com and particularly the section Bring Stranger Soccer to your City to learn more about this dynamic opportunity. If it appears to be a fit, and you wish to learn more, please fill out the form there to officially express your interest. Be sure to download and explore the Stranger Soccer mobile app as well.

Responsibilities

1. Bring the Stranger Soccer brand and business to life for the assigned city
2. Recruit, train, and lead a small central team (2-3 persons) as well as a few freelance Official Hosts (game hosts) to kick off the operation
3. Identify and secure prime slots at football venues to run Stranger Soccer games
4. Engage in creative sales and marketing digital and hands-on to ensure that customers are introduced to the platform as a convenient and preferred way to play
5. Oversee a schedule of games, ensuring customers are delighted with each game they play, and keep coming back for more
6. Take advantage of the strong backing and direction of Singapore headquarters, where an operations and technology team is ready to support you.

You should have

1. A passion for soccer, and a strong connection to your local soccer scene
2. A business background, ideally in management and customer service
3. An entrepreneurial background or spirit
4. A commitment to owning, driving, and scaling the Stranger Soccer brand in the assigned market
5. A hunger to succeed: financial compensation for this role will be proportionate to hard work, business acumen, and effectiveness.

About Stranger Soccer

With 3.5 billion football enthusiasts in over 200 countries, football is the most popular sport in the world. But why don't more people play it? Stranger Soccer (www.strangersoccer.com) makes playing football as easy as going for a jog or to the gym. Browse dozens of games on its acclaimed Mobile App. Book a slot. Turn up and play.

Incorporated in 2017, Stranger Soccer has quickly transformed the sports & recreation scene in Singapore. In a few short years, it has grown to be the #1 way people play football and futsal in the country, amassing tens of thousands of registered users purchasing thousands of slots every week. Whether you call it Fussball, Fútbol, Calcio, or anything else, the world now awaits.

Our Mission

To make playing football as easy as going for a jog.

Our Vision

A world in which playing football is as popular and widespread as watching football.

Got what it takes?

We look forward to meeting you.