Entain is one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups, operating both online and in the retail sector. With offices across five continents and licences in more than 20 countries, we operate some of the most well-known and iconic brands in the industry with more than 250 years of combined history – names such as Ladbrokes, partypoker, bwin and Coral.
As Gaming Commercial Manager you will be part of a team that is responsible for managing the Group’s 100+ Gaming providers. Working within the central Product team you will be responsible for managing the software royalties cost line by regularly reporting on costs and evaluating initiatives to optimize the cost base.
Commercial
- Drive new content into the US and regulated markets to expand content portfolios and provide consultancy to suppliers on how to enter those markets in exchange for first mover advantage
- Review all current contracts and make commercial recommendations where needed
- Ensure the financial team maximize supplier cost reductions through thorough checking of supplier invoices and drive further reductions via greater taxes, bonus and rebate deductions
- Assist in the management of supplier costs thorough review and selection of third-party and in-house content.
- Assist in the management and budgeting of supplier revenue share payments.
- Manage and maintain current external relationships with gaming providers to ensure Entain has the best content available across all markets & jurisdictions.
- Further develop relationships to ensure Entain are favoured partners to secure first mover advantage into new markets.
- Manage platform migrations and new label/market launches from a commercial and legal perspective so that the brands have the best content available from launch date.
- Monitor, review and interpret market and industry trends and report on these to the Brands and the wider Product teams.
- Work very closely with the Group’s multiple Brands to understand and deliver their content needs.
Reporting
- Preparation of detailed monthly analysis of costs at a Gaming provider level
- Preparation of monthly management reports for our casino operating teams
- Preparation of monthly reports for senior management review
- Liaising with finance to ensure costs are captured and reported correctly in the finance system
What we need from you:
- Wide general knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry
- Experience managing either 3rd party suppliers or operators
- Experience in a multi-brand, international business
- Experience of working in a complex, dynamic environment
- Outstanding commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organizations, both internally and with suppliers
Must have:
- Outstanding commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Experience in working with or within an accounting team
- Wide general knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry
- Experience managing either 3rd party suppliers or operators
- Experience in a multi-brand, international business
- Experience of working in a complex, dynamic environment
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organizations, both internally and with suppliers
Desired:
- Understand of legal and compliance requirements across multiple markets
- Experience in working with legal departments to close contracts
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