As Assistant Manager of Player Development, you'll lead the VIP team, drive revenue performance, develop hosts, and enhance customer experience, focusing on strategic sales.
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The Crown Is Yours
As an Assistant Manager of Player Development, you'll lead and elevate our VIP team in a highly competitive market. You'll drive revenue performance through strategic sales leadership, develop high-impact Hosts, and shape the premium experience we deliver to our most valuable players. Working cross-functionally, you'll help execute a best-in-class player strategy that strengthens loyalty, increases engagement, and fuels market growth.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
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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.
The Crown Is Yours
As an Assistant Manager of Player Development, you'll lead and elevate our VIP team in a highly competitive market. You'll drive revenue performance through strategic sales leadership, develop high-impact Hosts, and shape the premium experience we deliver to our most valuable players. Working cross-functionally, you'll help execute a best-in-class player strategy that strengthens loyalty, increases engagement, and fuels market growth.
What You'll Do
- Drive key VIP sales metrics, contributing to customer engagement, market share, and net revenue while maintaining and enhancing relations with existing customers.
- Contribute to process and compliance initiatives that improve operations, efficiency, and service and provide coaching to improve team performance.
- Work closely with Analytics teams to monitor reinvestment programs including comps and other earned or reward incentives.
- Develop and implement sales training programs across the VIP team.
- Participate in the escalation process and work with customers and other internal teams to provide a timely resolution.
- Manage a high-performing team through coaching, actionable feedback, and a solutions-oriented approach.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience with 4 years of experience in Marketing and Sales, specifically as it relates to relationship building, retention, and growth.
- At least 1 year of experience managing a sales team through effective communication, coaching, and performance management.
- Passion for improving the player experience, problem-solving, and promoting positivity amongst the team.
- Demonstrated success in identifying and implementing strategies that improve operational efficiency and increase revenues while controlling expenses.
- 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 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.
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