Remote Head of E-sports Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2.499.000 - 3.832.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity/stock options

Performance-based bonus

Full remote work

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking, remote Head of E-sports Strategy to define and drive our global e-sports vision. This leadership role demands deep knowledge of competitive gaming, market trends, and business development to chart a course for initiatives, partnerships, and brand growth.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and P&Ls, and shape the future of professional gaming from anywhere in the world.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in e-sports management, business development, or strategic planning.
• Proven ability to develop and implement long-term business strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in forming strategic partnerships.
• Excellent analytical and market research capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire diverse teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a comprehensive long-term strategy for e-sports involvement.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with developers, organizers, players, and stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities in e-sports.
• Oversee development and management of e-sports teams, events, and content initiatives.
• Manage budgets and P&Ls for e-sports operations and investments.
• Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams involved in e-sports activities.

Kenntnisse

E-sports management

Business development

Strategic planning

Leadership

Negotiation

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking and highly strategic Remote Head of E-sports Strategy to define and drive their vision within the rapidly evolving global e-sports landscape. This is a fully remote, leadership position requiring a deep understanding of competitive gaming, market trends, and business development. You will be responsible for charting the course for our e-sports initiatives, identifying strategic partnerships, and ensuring our brand's successful integration and growth within the competitive gaming ecosystem. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of professional gaming from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive long-term strategy for the company's involvement in e-sports.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with game developers, tournament organizers, players, and other key stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities within the e-sports industry.
• Oversee the development and management of e-sports teams, events, and content initiatives.
• Manage budgets and P&Ls associated with e-sports operations and investments.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to cross-functional teams involved in e-sports activities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in e-sports management, business development, or strategic planning, with a demonstrable understanding of the industry.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful, long-term business strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in forming strategic partnerships.
• Excellent analytical and market research capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.
• Passion for competitive gaming and a deep understanding of the Leisure & Sports sector.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Significant equity or stock options package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a major e-sports initiative.
• Access to industry-leading resources and a network of top professionals in gaming and sports.