DraftKings

Player Development Executive, Michigan

DraftKings$88K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience building strong relationships with high-value clients.
  • Passion for exceptional customer service and problem-solving.
  • Proven track record in identifying opportunities and improving operations.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting data into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of revenue-driving strategies and balancing customer satisfaction with business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with VIP players through personalized service.
  • Drive customer engagement and revenue growth with proactive outreach.
  • Collaborate with internal teams for a seamless VIP experience.
  • Execute policies and procedures related to VIP services.
  • Analyze player performance trends to identify engagement opportunities.
  • Recommend enhancements to improve player experiences and satisfaction.
  • Manage escalated issues and work with teams for quick resolutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunity for bonuses and equity participation.
  • Guidance for obtaining necessary gaming licenses as part of employment.
Full Job Description
The Crown Is Yours

As a Player Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in growing and strengthening our VIP player community. You’ll build meaningful relationships with high-value players, deliver exceptional service experiences, and drive customer engagement that contributes to revenue growth. Working cross-functionally with teams across the business, you’ll help shape and execute a best-in-class VIP experience while leveraging insights and data to maximize player loyalty and long-term value.

What you’ll do as a Player Development Executive
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with VIP players by delivering personalized service and fostering long-term loyalty.

  • Drive customer engagement, market share, and net revenue growth through proactive outreach and relationship-building strategies.

  • Partner with internal teams to deliver a seamless, high-quality VIP experience across all customer interactions.

  • Execute VIP policies and procedures, including responsible gaming standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Analyze player activity and performance trends to identify opportunities that improve engagement, retention, and revenue.

  • Proactively recommend solutions and enhancements that elevate the player experience and strengthen customer satisfaction.

  • Manage escalated customer issues and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver timely and effective resolutions.


What you’ll bring
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience in the Gaming, Hospitality, Sales, or Marketing industry.

  • Experience building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ideally with high-value or VIP clients.

  • A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and solving complex challenges with a customer-first mindset.

  • Proven ability to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and contribute to operational efficiency.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret customer data and translate insights into actionable strategies.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

  • Knowledge of revenue-driving strategies and experience balancing customer satisfaction with business objectives.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain all required State Gaming Licenses.

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We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 88,400.00 USD - 110,500.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator. The company allows users to enter daily and weekly fantasy sports–related contests and win money based on individual player performances in five major American sports, Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer, NASCAR auto racing, Canadian Football League, the XFL, mixed martial arts and Tennis. In August 2018, DraftKings launched DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey becoming the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state. Since launching in New Jersey, DraftKings has opened mobile sports betting operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and opened in New Hampshire December 30, 2019 after reaching contract with the New Hampshire Lottery. Retail sports betting is available in Iowa, Mississippi and New York. DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail sports betting products allow bettors in each state engage in betting for most major U.S. and international sports. As of April 2016, the majority of U.S. states consider fantasy sports a game of skill and not gambling. In November 2016, FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, reached an agreement to merge. However the merger was terminated in July 2017 due to it being blocked by the Federal Trade Commission as the combined company would have controlled a 90 percent of the market for daily fantasy sports. As of July 2017, DraftKings had eight million users.
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Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
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