Sporty Group
Gaming • Fintech • Media
Sporty Group is a consumer internet and technology business with a strong foothold in sports media, gaming, social, and fintech platforms. The company serves millions of daily active users globally through its technology and operations hubs located across more than 10 countries and 3 continents. Sporty Group's success is built on attracting intelligent, energetic individuals who are passionate about creating value and are rewarded for their contributions. The company employs a diverse team of over 300 professionals and continuously seeks to grow with the help of talented people offering innovation and excellence.
Business Development Director - Emerging Markets
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May 15
Sporty Group
Gaming • Fintech • Media
Sporty Group is a consumer internet and technology business with a strong foothold in sports media, gaming, social, and fintech platforms. The company serves millions of daily active users globally through its technology and operations hubs located across more than 10 countries and 3 continents. Sporty Group's success is built on attracting intelligent, energetic individuals who are passionate about creating value and are rewarded for their contributions. The company employs a diverse team of over 300 professionals and continuously seeks to grow with the help of talented people offering innovation and excellence.
📋 Description
• 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. • Business Development Director – Emerging Markets • Location: South Africa (preferred), other locations considered • Are you a strategic thinker with a strong commercial and contractual background, ready to lead the charge in emerging markets? • We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Director to drive our growth in new geographical regions. • If you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and have a knack for building meaningful partnerships, we are looking for you. • What You’ll Do: • Lead Market Expansion: Drive business development in emerging markets, identifying and seizing growth opportunities in new regions. • Take ownership of local provider relationships, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance. • Manage compliance work in collaboration with internal teams, supporting Provider integrations and certification requirements. • Build and Manage Provider Relationships: Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with local providers to support market entry and growth. • Ensure compliance with local regulations and align provider agreements with business objectives. • Maintain a deep understanding of each market’s regulatory landscape, navigating challenges to drive success. • Contract and Compliance Management: Handle contract negotiations, securing favourable terms that align with business goals. • Support compliance efforts, coordinating closely with internal teams to meet regulatory requirements. • Market Intelligence and Strategy: Vet new products and analyse competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions. • Provide insights that shape market entry strategies and long-term growth plans. • Internal Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with payments, compliance, and product teams to ensure seamless execution of business strategies. • Act as a bridge between external providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and aligned goals. • Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key providers and stakeholders, ensuring long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. • Navigate the complexities of restraints of trade, maintaining ethical and compliant business practices.
🎯 Requirements
• Experience and Independence: A seasoned professional with a proven track record of working independently after onboarding. • Commercial and Contractual Expertise: Strong background in commercial negotiations and contract management, ideally within the Gaming sector. • Flexibility: While South Africa is the preferred location, candidates in other regions will also be considered.
🏖️ Benefits
• Quarterly bonuses • Flexible working hours • Top-of-the-line equipment • Referral bonuses • 28 days paid annual leave • Annual Global and Team company retreats • 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
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