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Ahead of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) 2019 Season, we are looking for a qualified Team Manager to lead our League of Legends team in Berlin, Germany in close cooperation with our Coaching Staff and Senior Management.

You will be responsible for leading the most successful Western League of Legends team in recent years and required to start as soon as possible. Your duties will include hiring and overseeing support staff, event planning and general scheduling, communication with league officials, ensuring full compliance with league rules and regulations, day-to-day practical tasks in and around our gaming house, ensuring the health and well-being of our players and most importantly; utilizing our players as brand / marketing assets for content and social media production, to the best of your ability.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced professional with demonstrable skills in the field of player / talent management. As a Team Manager, you should be very highly organized and understand the lifestyle of a League of Legends pro player. If you also have experience in coordinating with league officials and team sponsors, we would very much like to meet you.

Job Title

League of Legends Team Manager

Job Type

Full-time (6 days/week), with initial 3 month trial period.

Reports To

Senior Management (CEO, COO and Head of Team Operations)

Location

Berlin, Germany

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Senior Management (CEO, COO and Head of Team Ops) to develop, manage and create a coaching and team support staff structure consistent with G2’s short and long term goals.
  • Hiring support staff (analysts, assistant / positional coaches, cook, etc.)
  • Maintain healthy communication with G2 staff and league officials
  • Serve as on-site manager at the Riot Games/ LEC studio and during roadshows / international tournaments
  • Coordinate with Head Coach in ensuring LEC studio / roadshow transportation and supervision, as well as security for our players
  • Understand all rules and regulations of LEC, and ensure compliance and consistency among staff and players
  • Ensure player health and well-being, both in and outside of the gaming house – this includes ensuring players eat healthy meals daily and exercise regularly
  • Maintain a clean and tidy Gaming House at all times
  • Educate players on G2 Code of Conduct, policies and ongoing plans
  • Read and answer emails promptly. Carry out instructions from supervisor, and communicate needs for materials and supplies at least one week in advance
  • Assist with incoming requests from G2 marketing, merchandise and sales teams
  • Actively engage with our fans and community through social media, Reddit, Discord and other G2 designated platforms
  • Ensure that players use, promote and assist in the development of G2 and partner merchandise / products
  • Host and attend meetings with other G2 business departments to ensure open and transparent communication across the company
  • Manage league required paperwork submission throughout the year
  • Manage visa application for international travel in coordination with G2 staff, agents and league officials
  • Together with Head Coach, scout for new talent and maintain a shortlist of prospective players for the team.
  • Ensure social, friendly and productive atmosphere in the team environment at all times
  • High importance: Assist our content and creative teams in the production of content and social media related to our League of Legends team, utilizing our most valuable assets: Our professional League of Legends players.

Requirements

  • Proven work experience as a Team Manager, Coach or similar
  • Excellent understanding of PR and Branding
  • Profound understanding of the competitive League of Legends scene
  • Always willing to walk the extra mile for players when needed
  • Outgoing and social personality
  • Fluency in English (German is a plus)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and time-management skills
  • Must be able to relocate to G2’s League of Legends gaming house in Berlin, Germany

What is it like working at G2 Esports?

You will be surrounded by experienced, successful and ambitious co-workers that will automatically push you to your limits. This position also gives you access to a wide network of respectable people and companies in and outside of the industry.

We offer an undisclosed monthly salary (negotiated during interview) for the duration of a full-time term, including a 3 month trial.

G2 Esports offers a wide range of Employee benefits, which keep increasing. As Team Manager you will be eligible to receive:

Housing – Live together with the team in our exclusive Gaming House, including weekly housekeeping.
Meal Plan – During your practice days, get served freshly cooked up lunch and dinner.
Gym Membership – Stay fit, G2 Esports supports you in finding the right work-life balance with a free gym membership.

And more ..

Contact

If we got you interested, please send an email including an introduction, motivation letter and CV (PDF only) attached to the email address linked below.

We’re looking forward to receive your application and to read why you consider yourself a great addition to G2 Esports!