Sporty's sites are some of the most popular on the internet, consistently staying in Alexa's list of top websites for the countries they operate in.
As the Business Development Director at Sporty Group, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. This role requires a solid understanding of the iGaming industry, and a proven track record in business development and strategic planning.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives
Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, markets, and potential revenue streams
Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities
Analyze data to identify potential business opportunities and provide actionable insights to senior management
Identify, negotiate, and secure strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders in the iGaming industry
Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, affiliates, and other external entities to enhance business opportunities
Drive revenue growth through the development of new business initiatives, products, and services
Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand the company’s market presence
Lead the development of business proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations
Ensure that all contractual agreements align with the company’s strategic goals and compliance requirements
Work closely with marketing, product development, legal, and finance teams to ensure cohesive execution of business
development initiatives
Provide guidance and support to internal teams to facilitate the successful launch and operation of new partnerships and projects
Monitor and evaluate the performance of business development activities
Prepare regular reports for senior management on business development progress, opportunities, and risks
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field
Extensive experience in the iGaming industry or a related field is highly desirable
Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with a proven ability to develop and execute business development strategies
Deep understanding of market dynamics, regulatory environments, and industry trends in the iGaming sector
Highly motivated and results-oriented
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Innovative thinker with the ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities
Benefits
Quarterly and flash bonuses
Flexible working hours
Top-of-the-line equipment
Education allowance
Referral bonuses
28 days paid annual leave
Annual company retreat - we all went to Dubai together in 2023 and have team and organisation retreats planned for 2024!
Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system
Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members
Our Mission
Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone
Our Operating Principles
1. Create Value for Users
2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty
3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation
4. Be Responsible
5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty
6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy
7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability
8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride
Working at Sporty
The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.
Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results.
As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.
We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.