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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, Business Operations for the eSports franchise, the Vancouver Titans, is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the franchise, including the execution necessary to maximize the team’s sales and marketing objectives and exceed budget. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing all day-to-day and business operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the operation and management of the Vancouver Titans eSports team
  • Foster strong relationships with League and Blizzard personnel, while developing connections with other teams and potential partners
  • Develop and execute best-in-class marketing and operations strategies and supporting plans for training/operations
  • Follow the operational status of the esports team and propose iterative plans to align with the current situation
  • Monitor, analyze and lead all work related to eSports events
  • Craft and execute the Team’s annual sales budget, business plan and strategy.
  • Drive forward all business operations, sponsorship sales, ticket sales (for Vancouver-based events), community relations, marketing, advertising, and promotions
  • Manage, coach and mentor a team of staff on a direct or dotted line basis, including all revenue producing areas such as sales and corporate partnership staff members
  • Responsible for the Team’s P/L, operations and new media publications
  • Create close relationships with key constituents within the marketplace such as community and business executives.
  • Manage all Team/Player related issues to facilitate successful Team performance
  • Work with Luminocity executing service agreements and developing relationships
  • Serve as a committed and responsible member of the company’s Leadership team

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with familiarity with Blizzard/esports games, with experience working in game companies; 1-year team management experience is preferred
  • Demonstrated creativity in the development of innovative and effective sales and marketing campaigns
  • Possesses strong conceptual and strategic skills, and is able to think outside the box
  • Assertive, action-oriented individual possessing a high degree of initiative and known to have the knack for getting things done
  • Strong creative skills and a thorough understanding of live eSports events
  • Committed to a vision of service and entertainment that will thrill fans and provide an ultimate eSports fan experience
  • Ability to adapt to the North American working environment, with a solid ability to understand and speak the Korean language, is preferred
  • Positive team spirit, professionalism
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to build, motivate and lead teams
  • Superior communication, conflict resolution skills, with the ability to relate professionally to all levels of staff, management, clientele, suppliers, and partners.
  • Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle conflicting deadlines and prioritize
  • Both successful and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment and directing a young, motivated staff.
  • Computer literate with specific experience with MSWord, Excel and Power Point