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FanDuel

FanDuel

Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023

ABOUT FANDUEL GROUP

There are more ways to win, here at FanDuel. We’re willing to bet on it.

THE ROSTER…

At FanDuel Group, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

WHO WE ARE…

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland.

Its network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking to expand its VIP department for our online Sportsbook and Casino in the Canadian Market. We are looking for a VIP Director in Canada to lead our team and manage our most important clients.

The VIP Director will manage the Canadian VIP Host team in addition to managing a small portfolio of high-net-worth customers. This person will mentor a team to build strong relationships with their VIP customer portfolios to increase customer loyalty and provide an excellent all-round experience. This position will report into the Canadian General Manager and work closely with Canadian Marketing and Commercial teams along with the US VIP leadership to build plans and manage a world class VIP program for our Canadian business. This is a customer facing environment that requires a good understanding of VIP service and a genuine passion for the online gambling industry.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

  • Effectively manage and coach a FanDuel Group VIP team in order to guide them towards KPI’s for bonus spend, player retention, average player value and real value distribution
  • Liaise with various departments to ensure optimum VIP Player journeys and processes
  • Provide consistent reporting on player revenue figures along with end of month VIP Product reports
  • Deliver against company Responsible Gaming protocols
  • Manage and retain a small portfolio of High Value Players
  • Conduct yearly appraisals for the Canadian VIP team
  • Work closely with Marketing, Commercial and VIP Leadership team to create annual plans and manage the Canadian VIP program, including assessing ROI
  • Attract, develop, and retain a high performing team of VIP Hosts
  • Monitor team performance to ensure that bonuses, gifts, and hospitality invitations are offered in accordance with business requirements
  • Meet and host VIP's at Hospitality events and mentor team members to do the same

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

  • 8+ years' experience in high end customer service field preferred
  • 3-4 years in a team management position preferred
  • Online gaming industry experience essential
  • Strong understanding of the Ontario market and the premium experience options strongly preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven business to customer sales experience
  • Passionate and demonstrate the ability to provide top level service
  • Confident and people focused personality
  • Excellent analytical skills with an ability and experience interpreting and present data to senior management
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills and delivers against targets and timelines
  • Understanding of Marketing processes
  • Willing and able to work non-traditional business hours

PLAYER CONTRACT
We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

  • An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
  • Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
  • Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
  • Flexible vacation allowance to let you refuel
  • Hall of Fame benefit programs and platforms

FanDuel Group is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!.” We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included. We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes our company stronger and more competitive as One Team!

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