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

Job summary

A fast-growing sports company seeks an individual to lead operations in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role involves bringing the company's dynamic soccer brand to life, recruiting and training a team, and executing effective marketing strategies. Ideal candidates have a passion for soccer, experience in management, and an entrepreneurial spirit. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive the growth of a popular soccer platform. Join us to make playing football as easy as going for a jog.

Qualifications

• Strong connection to the local soccer scene.
• Commitment to driving and scaling the Stranger Soccer brand.
• Hunger to succeed with financial rewards based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Bring the Stranger Soccer brand to life in Johannesburg.
• Recruit and lead a small central team and freelance hosts.
• Engage in creative sales and marketing for customer acquisition.
• Oversee a schedule of games and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Passion for soccer

Business management

Customer service

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Responsibility

• Bring the Stranger Soccer brand and business to life for the assigned city
• 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
• Identify and secure prime slots at football venues to run Stranger Soccer games
• 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
• Oversee a schedule of games, ensuring customers are delighted with each game they play, and keep coming back for more
• Take advantage of the strong backing and direction of Singapore headquarters, where an operations and technology team is ready to support you

Qualifications

• A passion for soccer, and a strong connection to your local soccer scene
• A business background, ideally in management and customer service
• An entrepreneurial background or spirit
• A commitment to owning, driving, and scaling the Stranger Soccer brand in the assigned market
• 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 encourage you to visit www.strangersoccer.com to learn more about this dynamic opportunity, and to express your interest. Be sure to download and explore the Stranger Soccer mobile app as well. We look forward to meeting you.