DraftKings

VIP Team Lead

DraftKings$81K — $102K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 5+ years of sales experience in the Gaming or Hospitality industry.
  • 3+ years of team management experience.
  • Strong communication and coaching skills.
  • Proven track record of improving operational efficiency.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and objectives effectively.
  • Willingness to travel and work outside typical hours.

Responsibilities

  • Drive key VIP sales metrics for customer engagement and revenue growth.
  • Manage the VIP customer lifecycle from onboarding to loyalty.
  • Coach and develop team members through feedback and performance management.
  • Collaborate with VIP leadership to create and enhance sales training initiatives.
  • Address complex customer cases in coordination with other departments.
  • Execute VIP strategy and roll out new initiatives effectively.

Benefits

  • Guidance through the process of obtaining necessary state gaming licenses.
  • Dynamic and engaging work environment in a publicly traded company.
  • Opportunities to influence player engagement strategies.
Full Job Description
The Crown Is Yours

As a VIP Team Lead, you'll lead a team focused on crafting unforgettable experiences for our high-potential and prospective VIP players. You'll cultivate relationships with our most engaged players across key stages of the VIP customer journey, including onboarding, reactivation, account management, and loyalty. You'll guide your team in delivering white glove service while executing our industry-leading VIP engagement strategies. Through strong team leadership and a deep understanding of player needs, you will play a vital role in the growth and development of our player base and team to foster long-term loyalty.

What you'll do as a VIP Team Lead
  • Drive key VIP sales metrics that contribute to customer engagement, market share, and net revenue.
  • Focus on multiple aspects of the VIP customer lifecycle, including onboarding, reactivation, account management, and loyalty integration.
  • Coach and develop your team through actionable feedback, regular one-on-one conversations, and a solutions-oriented approach that supports performance against established goals.
  • Partner with VIP leadership to develop and implement sales training programs across the VIP team.
  • Participate in the escalation process by working with players and other internal departments to resolve complex cases.
  • Execute the broad VIP strategy and implement new initiatives to optimize outcomes and accomplish goals.
What you'll bring
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of sales experience in the Gaming or Hospitality industry.
  • 3 years of experience managing a team through effective communication, coaching, and performance management.
  • A passion for elevating the player experience, solving problems, and creating a positive team environment.
  • Demonstrated success identifying and implementing strategies that improve operational efficiency.
  • Knowledge and experience driving revenue while effectively managing expenses.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on key business objectives.
  • Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain required State Gaming Licenses.

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Join Our Team

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 81,900.00 USD - 102,400.00 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.

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.
Learn more about DraftKings
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
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