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Full-Time

Strategic Business Development Associate

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Fever Up

Fever Up

1,001-5,000 employees

Curates and promotes local events and experiences

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Entertainment

Mid, Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Word/Pages/Docs
Requirements
  • At least 3+ years of top tier consulting or equivalent experience
  • Strong business development and partnership management skills
  • Self-starter mentality with an ability to work in a demanding, dynamic start-up environment
  • Demonstrated data-driven approach to business and task prioritization
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal along with strong attention to detail
  • Comfort in working with Microsoft Office, Google docs, and a Sales CRM (Sugar CRM is preferred)
  • Knowledge of the city’s entertainment, events, and lifestyle trends
Responsibilities
  • Create and cultivate deep business relationships with the biggest producers, creators, venues and key stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
  • Develop and deliver a growth strategy for the market, with an innovative and effective approach to scaling Fever's presence in the region.
  • Expertly manage commercial strategy with large partners ensuring value creation for both parties, and a sustainable strategic partnership between Fever and event organisers.
  • Evidence strong organizational skills to effectively balance and grow a large base of clients.
  • Collaborate closely with cross functional stakeholders to successfully deliver on partner growth across Canada and internationally.
  • Keep up to date with everything cool that’s happening in the entertainment; think of yourself as the expert for new and trending experiences.

Fever Up focuses on helping people discover and book local events and experiences in their cities. The platform allows users to find activities such as concerts, nightlife, cultural events, and pop-ups, making it easier for them to engage with their local entertainment scene. Fever Up uses a combination of city specialists and data scientists to curate high-quality events that match user preferences, ensuring that the recommendations are relevant and appealing. Unlike many competitors, Fever Up emphasizes personalized content and has built a strong community, reaching a significant portion of urban populations weekly. The company generates revenue primarily through ticket sales for the events listed on its platform, and it also offers a loyalty program called Fever Club to reward user engagement. The goal of Fever Up is to enhance the local entertainment experience by providing tailored event recommendations and fostering a vibrant community around shared activities.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$415.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

48%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fever Up's partnerships with major brands like Netflix and Hulu for immersive experiences highlight its strong industry connections and potential for high-profile collaborations.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, such as the immersive Bubble Planet experience in New Jersey, indicates robust growth and diversification.
  • Fever Up's data-driven approach to personalized recommendations ensures a high level of user satisfaction and engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of local event discovery is crowded, requiring Fever Up to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on partnerships for immersive experiences could pose risks if these collaborations do not perform as expected.

What makes Fever Up unique

  • Fever Up leverages a combination of city specialists and data scientists to curate high-quality, tailored events, setting it apart from generic event discovery platforms.
  • The company's highly engaged community, reaching over half the population in each of its cities weekly, demonstrates its strong user retention and engagement.
  • Fever Up's loyalty program, Fever Club, incentivizes user engagement and repeat purchases, adding a unique value proposition.