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Head of Commercial Football & Sports

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Sales & Business Development

AI generated summary

  • You must have deep knowledge of competitor products, experience across functions, a commercial mindset, and strong analytical skills related to online and retail betting.
  • You will manage P&L for football, drive team alignment, evaluate performance, coordinate propositions with Trading and Marketing, and present plans and results regularly.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge and understanding of competitor product set and company with an understanding of online and retail customer experience
  • Clear experience of working across multiple functions and stakeholders with the ability to investigate and instigate business strategies
  • Commercially minded with an understanding of how to relate proposition offerings to customer engagement and ultimately commercial performance
  • Highly numerical and analytical with the ability to take a data driven approach to all key business decisions as well as a deep understanding of online and retail betting and the existing marketplace

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the profit & loss of all Football propositions, closely working with the Customer Reward Team to ensure effective balance of customer offer & profit
  • Part of the Football & Other Sports Leadership Team - focused on driving team engagement and strategic alignment across all sports
  • Evaluation and reporting of propositions - working with Commercial Finance and BI to understand performance
  • Working with Trading, Campaign and Marketing on the short-term propositions calendar
  • Liaise with Marketing and Operations teams to ensure effective implementation of propositions across both retail and online
  • Weekly, monthly and quarterly presentations of our propositions plan and performance
  • Liaise with Marketing to ensure that propositions are communicated and executed within the channel effectively

FAQs

What is the role of the Head of Commercial Football & Sports?

The Head of Commercial Football & Sports is responsible for the profit and loss of all Football propositions and works with various stakeholders to ensure the commercial success of the Football vertical for both online and retail.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have a deep knowledge of the betting and gambling market, clear experience of working across multiple functions, and be commercially minded with a strong analytical and numerical approach.

What kind of team will this role be part of?

This role is part of the Football & Other Sports Leadership Team, which focuses on driving team engagement and strategic alignment across all sports.

Is prior experience in the betting industry necessary?

While direct experience in the betting industry is not explicitly stated as necessary, a strong understanding of online and retail betting, as well as competitor product sets, is important for this role.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include evaluating and reporting on propositions, working with Trading and Marketing teams, leading presentations of the propositions plan, and ensuring effective implementation of propositions across various channels.

What are the benefits offered for this position?

Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, bonus schemes, hybrid working options, generous holiday entitlement, industry-leading family support, life assurance, perks and discounts, healthcare benefits, and well-being support.

Where is this role based?

The role is primarily based in Gibraltar, with hybrid working options available allowing employees to work from home up to 80% of the time.

What is the company’s approach to diversity and inclusion?

The company prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

What is the application process for this position?

The application process involves submitting an application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

How many holidays do employees receive?

Employees receive 25 days of holiday along with an additional 12 bank holidays.

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Mission & Purpose

With over 16,000 people worldwide, we make a huge investment in everyone, offering great career development opportunities. Our people make William Hill what it is and we offer a fast-paced environment where we have fun, celebrate success and give you all the tools you’ll need to be your best self. It’s not just our colleagues we look after – we’ve got a responsibility to our customers too and we work hard on our ambition that nobody is harmed by gambling.

Benefits

  • 401K Plan

  • Paid Holidays

  • Maternity & Paternity Leave

  • Health Insurance

  • Vacation & Paid Time Off