Senior Esports Strategist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Esports strategy

Team management

Talent scouting

Competitive analysis

Remote collaboration

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sports Management

Outils

Esports analytics tools

Broadcasting knowledge

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking leader in the rapidly expanding Leisure & Sports industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Esports Strategist to join their dynamic, remote-first team. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing our client's esports vision, focusing on competitive strategy, team management, and brand development within the global esports arena. The Senior Esports Strategist will be responsible for identifying emerging trends, scouting and nurturing talent, and developing innovative strategies to ensure competitive success and market leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity for a deeply analytical and passionate esports professional to make a significant impact from anywhere, driving our client's presence in this exciting digital domain. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a profound understanding of competitive gaming ecosystems and a track record of success in building and managing esports entities. As a remote role, this position offers unparalleled flexibility while demanding high levels of self-discipline and proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive long-term strategies for the client's esports initiatives across various game titles.
• Identify, scout, recruit, and manage professional esports teams and individual players.
• Analyze game meta, identify strategic advantages, and provide actionable insights to teams.
• Oversee team performance, including training schedules, competitive play, and player development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with game developers, publishers, tournament organizers, and other key stakeholders in the esports industry.
• Develop and manage budgets for esports operations, including player salaries, tournament participation, and content creation.
• Oversee content strategy to enhance brand visibility and fan engagement across digital platforms.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and shifts in the esports landscape.
• Ensure the brand's integrity and positive representation within the esports community.
• Collaborate with marketing and partnership teams to secure sponsorships and commercial opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to junior esports staff and analysts.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field; advanced degrees or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the esports industry, with a strong focus on strategy, team management, or operations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing competitive esports strategies.
• Deep understanding of multiple popular esports titles, game mechanics, and the competitive meta.
• Proven experience in scouting, recruiting, and managing professional esports talent.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong knowledge of esports broadcasting, streaming, and digital content creation.
• Familiarity with esports analytics tools and platforms.
• A passion for competitive gaming and a robust understanding of the esports ecosystem.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent medical aid, a generous retirement fund contribution, and ample paid time off. Our client is committed to employee growth and provides significant opportunities for professional development, including access to industry conferences and specialized training programs. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of working from anywhere while contributing to a leading organization in the exciting world of esports within the broader Leisure & Sports sector. Be part of an innovative team that is shaping the future of competitive digital entertainment.