Full-Time

New Ventures Commercial Manager

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$104k - $130kAnnually

+ Cash Bonuses + Stock Program Participation

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 4+ years’ experience working in an investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or similarly strategic role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Strong analytical proficiency & Excel-based modeling experience
  • Proficiency in SQL and Tableau/data visualization required, experience with Python or R a plus
  • Proficiency building presentations & ability to distill complex information into digestible takeaways for various levels of the organization
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous environment
  • Understanding of or the ability to quickly understand the many functions required to launch & operate a tech product
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; skilled at influencing and building relationships internally & externally, across all levels of the organization
  • Experience working in the real-money gaming industry or in an adjacent industry preferred but not required
  • Knowledge of and interest in sports and technology preferred; ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of the industry and company will be critical to success.
Responsibilities
  • Work with New Ventures Director to define short- and long-term growth strategy for New Venture and partner with Product & Marketing stakeholders to plan & execute against the strategy
  • Build forecast of annual New Venture revenue & costs that will serve as financial target against which the business will be evaluated
  • Define key success metrics for New Venture that will be used to evaluate the business & to influence the decisions made by the broader New Venture team
  • Monitor daily performance of New Venture and execute tactical levers to ensure we deliver against our monthly financial targets
  • Manage members of the Commercial & Analytics teams to produce insights and identify drivers of New Venture performance
  • Manage the operational planning for major New Venture projects & own communication of progress against those plans to senior stakeholders
  • Present New Venture strategy, results, & recommendations to functional leaders with focus on Group-wide impact & outcomes
  • Develop a deep understanding of FanDuel’s business, with a focus on emerging markets & trends, and the regulatory environment under which FanDuel and its competitors operate
  • Continuously look for ways to improve FanDuel’s competitive positioning
  • As necessary, support the broader New Ventures team in the identification, assessment, and prioritization of new product & partnership opportunities

FanDuel operates a fantasy sports platform where users can join daily and weekly contests to win cash prizes. Participants create fantasy teams by selecting real players from various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. The performance of these teams is determined by the actual statistics of the players in real games. FanDuel generates revenue through entry fees for these contests and enhances the user experience with features like live scoring updates and player news. Unlike some competitors, FanDuel focuses on a wide range of sports and contests, primarily serving the U.S. market while expanding its offerings.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$424M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FanDuel's expanding presence in new markets like North Carolina and Ontario offers significant growth opportunities.
  • The company's partnerships with sports teams and media channels can drive higher user engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Acquisitions like BeyondPlay can enhance FanDuel's technological capabilities, making it a more attractive platform for users.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the online gaming and sports betting industry is intense, with major players like DraftKings and Bet365 posing significant threats.
  • Regulatory changes and legal challenges in different states and countries could impact FanDuel's operations and growth.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel's strategic partnerships with major sports teams like the Carolina Panthers enhance its brand visibility and customer engagement, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of BeyondPlay allows FanDuel to integrate innovative iGaming solutions, providing a more engaging user experience.
  • FanDuel's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic hires, such as the addition of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, strengthens its position in the highly regulated online gaming market.

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