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Sportsbook General Manager, Meadowlands

FanDuel

FanDuel

Operations
East Rutherford, NJ, USA
Posted on Sep 28, 2023

ABOUT FANDUEL GROUP

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 mobile gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across sports betting, iGaming, horse racing, advance-deposit wagering, daily fantasy sports. In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV its broadly distributed linear cable television and leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 25 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Jersey City, as well as in Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Romania and Australia. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, (LON: FLTR) the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands.

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 creative 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 self. 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

The Sportsbook General Manager will lead a team to exceed the targets of a multi-million-dollar turnover business at FanDuel's sportsbook. This person will be responsible for managing all daily retail operations in the Sportsbook in conjunction with property management on staffing, while working directly with FanDuel to manage ongoing business operations. The Sportsbook General Manager will be responsible for achieving business goals and ensure high levels of customer service.

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

  • Manage and lead a diligent and professional staff for the Sportsbook

  • Review financial reports in detail and identify key business and operational findings

  • Manage change and the introduction of initiatives within the area

  • Collaborate with senior commercial team on marketing efforts

  • Work closely with FanDuel HR and Operations to ensure appropriate training and staffing of sportsbook

    personnel

  • Address employee relations in a timely fashion and necessary actions are taken to adhere to company policies and procedures

  • Safeguard that our license is protected to the best of your ability - respond immediately to any threats to the license

  • Maintain accuracy of promotional offers, digital content management, and event calendar to ensure operational structure

  • Delegate key operational issues to staff with corresponding initiatives and actions

  • Evaluate monthly performance, present key findings to partners and Senior Leadership, and make

    recommendations for operational improvement.

  • Lead sportsbook team members to facilitate customer education and engagement

  • Support the senior commercial team in managing on-site events, initiatives and promotions

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

  • Associate degree and/or bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business-related area preferred

  • Minimum of 5 years’ of managerial experience working directly with team across multiple locations preferred

  • Must be able to obtain a gaming license and satisfy all regulatory requirements

  • Self-starter; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to drive both strategy and execution

  • Experience working in a union environment preferred

  • Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

  • Strong collaboration and project management skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience in sports or online gaming highly desire

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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