Expansion in a nationwide betting company has led this company to recruit for a leader to join their dynamic company. The culture can be described as vibrant, flexible and young.

This role will best suit someone who is good at implementing business development strategies and ensure efficient operational management across internet, mobile and telephonic betting platforms in order to increase market share and profitability.

Requirements:
• Matric is non negotiable
• Valid driver’s license
• Diploma/Degree
• Experience in Project management/ management would be a plus
• Industry experience within internet/mobile and telecommunications a huge preference
Responsibilities:
• Retains and continuously seeks to increase revenue generating opportunities through growth.
• Actively source and implement new business opportunities to streamline the betting experience and increase the customer base across these platforms, for example search engine optimization, evaluate different payment mechanisms, partner with new affiliates to increase the distribution etc.
• Provide overall leadership and direction in the development of business strategies to enhance the functionality of telephonic, internet and mobile betting, taking into account the different betting types and customer profiles related to these
• Conduct competitor analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and develop strategies to ensure our platforms have a competitive edge above local and international market player websites and mobile platforms
• Leverage technological advancements to create a competitive edge. Redesign of website and mobile interphase. Working closely with internal department such as software development, marketing, betting support center and events management for example in designing the website/mobile site whilst taking into account the user requirements and experience
• Develop and drive software development project plans and specifications, estimating time requirements, establishing deadlines, monitoring milestone completion, tracking all phases throughout implementation, providing timely reporting of issues that impact project progress, coordinating actions, and resolving conflicts.
• Managing marketing campaigns involving a variety of bet types and customer groups linked to telephonic, internet and mobile betting platforms
• Identify, approach and initiate relationships with possible affiliates that could increase the mobile footprint
• Resource management of a diverse team, responsible for setting direction/targets, conducting performance reviews and conducting the day to day people management functions of the team
• Monthly management reporting
• Any other related duties that might be required