Overview

Are you a Head of Sportsbook looking for a great new career opportunity? An exciting sports betting business is looking for you to join their team in Accra, Ghana. This team are looking for a highly knowledgeable Head of Sportsbook who has experience of specifically building an online sports and gaming business over multi-countries. Does this job sound like the perfect challenge you’ve been waiting for? Keep reading!

Your key job responsibilities as the Head of Sportsbook in Accra, Ghana will include:

• Conduct product-focused research in sports betting to assist in high level decision making
• Analysis of market segmentation
• Source sportsbook solutions that match client preferences
• Develop conceptualisation of online and retail sportsbook products and solutions
• Propose business case to meet changing business priorities (environmental changes, market trends) and grow the business
• Financial Viability and Feasibility Study of new opportunities within online sportsbook
• Risk Analysis i.t.o impact on short term profit margins vs. long term sustainability
• Develop strategic relationships/networks developed to maximise business opportunities and capitalise on revenue
• Retail/Agent/Franchise and Resource Management
• Develop standards and guidelines with regards to Online sportsbook brand requirements
• Create a strong and consistent brand identity and brand messaging for the brand
• Communicate business action plans to influence Group Executives and management of the future of sportsbook implementation
• Recognize and provide insights on business trends, barriers, risks and opportunities that may impact the business within the online sportsbook environment

Requirements for this Head of Sportsbook job

• 5+ years operations management experience in a sportsbook environment including online marketing experience
• Must have online gaming experience – specifically 2 years of mobile (mobile money integration, network knowledge, USSD and Web)
• Sportsbook experience in the African market
• Experience in managing Customers, Partnerships and Service Level Agreements
• Understanding of the sportsbook retail environment
• Genuine passion for marketing and extensive knowledge of sportsbook products, with a strong commitment towards ensuring the ongoing success of the sportsbook operations within a responsible gambling environment
• Extensive hours (including weekends and public holidays)
• Local travel