Initiate International

Online Sportsbook Manager

Initiate International  •  Guatemala City, GT (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Are you ready to take ownership of an online sportsbook and play a key role in driving its growth, performance and customer experience?

We're looking for an experienced Online Sportsbook Manager to join a growing iGaming and sports betting operation in Guatemala City.

This is an exciting opportunity for a sportsbook professional who understands the fast-paced nature of online betting, thrives on data and performance, and knows what it takes to deliver a competitive and engaging sportsbook experience.

The Role

As Online Sportsbook Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day performance and commercial success of the online sportsbook, working closely with product, trading, marketing, CRM and other key teams to optimise the player journey and maximise sportsbook performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the online sportsbook
  • Develop and implement sportsbook strategies aligned with commercial and business objectives
  • Monitor key sportsbook KPIs, player activity, betting volumes, revenue and profitability
  • Analyse customer behaviour and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
  • Work closely with Trading teams to ensure competitive odds, markets and betting experiences
  • Collaborate with Product and Technology teams on sportsbook improvements, features and optimisation
  • Partner with Marketing and CRM teams to develop sportsbook promotions, campaigns and player engagement initiatives
  • Monitor competitor activity and industry developments to maintain a competitive sportsbook offering
  • Identify opportunities to improve player acquisition, retention, engagement and lifetime value
  • Ensure sportsbook operations adhere to relevant regulatory, responsible gambling and compliance requirements
  • Manage operational issues and work cross-functionally to ensure a seamless player experience
  • Prepare regular performance reports and provide actionable insights to senior management
  • Lead, mentor and develop sportsbook team members where applicable

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience managing an online sportsbook within the iGaming or sports betting industry
  • Strong understanding of sportsbook operations, trading, betting products and player behaviour
  • Commercially minded with a strong focus on revenue, profitability and performance
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Trading, Product, Marketing, CRM and Technology teams
  • Good understanding of sportsbook KPIs and performance metrics
  • Strong knowledge of the online sports betting landscape and competitive environment
  • Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach
  • Fluency in English; Spanish would be highly advantageous

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than an operational role. You'll have the opportunity to shape the sportsbook strategy, influence commercial performance and contribute directly to the growth of an established sports betting operation.

If you're an experienced sportsbook professional looking for your next challenge in Guatemala, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Initiate International

About Initiate International

Initiate International is first & foremost the leading Recruiter to the iGaming & Fintech industry across the African Continent, having been formed in South Africa back in 2007. Since we joined The Conexus Group in 2023, we now have the ability to offer global recruitment assistance to our clients & candidates through our sister recruitment brand, Pentasia, with their network of offices spanning every other continent. The Conexus Group portfolio also consists of an M&A Advisory, Payments Consultancy, Training Academy & Marketing Services business enabling us to offer a full-service consulting arm.

Initiate International is a team of specialist recruitment consultants who share a passion for recruitment. We ascribe to a more modern approach to recruitment where we, our clients and candidates form one team. It's through working as a team that we are able to identify a perfect match for both clients and candidates.

Exceptional service and quality delivery lie at the heart of the company, we therefore believe in taking a personalised approach to recruitment by striving to understand not only the requirements of our Clients but the nature and corporate culture of their business. In doing so we are not only able to identify the perfect match for your employment needs but are able to provide an employee who will make an immediate impact and begin to add value to your company from day one.

One of the keys to Initiates success is the wealth of industry knowledge its diversified staff of recruitment specialists have acquired throughout their personal experience and acquired networks in their relevant fields. Each division is headed by a qualified senior consultant who will personally consult and advice on the best solution for your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2007
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