Remote Senior Esports Strategy Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Esports Strategist to lead and execute the company's global esports vision from a remote-first position. You will shape competitive strategy, manage top teams, and drive brand development across digital channels.

You will identify emerging trends, scout talent, and collaborate with partners to secure sponsorships while guiding junior analysts. This role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and a passion for competitive gaming.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in esports strategy, team management, or operations.
• Degree in business, marketing, sports management or related field.
• Proven record scouting and managing professional esports talent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent remote communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with esports broadcasting and streaming.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term esports strategies across game titles.
• Identify, scout, recruit, and manage pro teams and players.
• Analyze game meta and provide insights to teams.
• Oversee training, competition, and player development.
• Build relationships with developers, publishers, organizers.
• Develop and manage budgets for esports operations.
• Oversee content strategy to boost brand visibility.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies.
• Ensure brand integrity in esports community.
• Collaborate with marketing to secure sponsorships.
• Provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Esports strategy

Team management

Talent scouting

Competitive analysis

Remote collaboration

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sports Management

Tools

Esports analytics tools

Broadcasting knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Esports Strategist to lead and execute the company's global esports vision from a remote-first position. You will shape competitive strategy, manage top teams, and drive brand development across digital channels.

You will identify emerging trends, scout talent, and collaborate with partners to secure sponsorships while guiding junior analysts. This role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and a passion for competitive gaming.