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Are you a strategic leader with deep roots in the betting industry, especially in horse racing, and a sharp commercial mindset? We’re looking for a Head of Sports Commercial to take the reins of our Sportsbook and Racing verticals and drive the commercial performance, customer experience, and future innovation across our digital platforms. In this pivotal role, you’ll own the commercial strategy and performance across Sports and Racing. From building engaging customer propositions and crafting powerful campaigns, to steering budgets and collaborating with product, trading, and marketing, you’ll be the key driver behind our growth in customer numbers, value, and experience.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the end-to-end commercial performance of our Sportsbook and Racing verticals
Define and deliver the commercial roadmap across both areas
Drive measurable growth in customer numbers, value, and engagement
Budgeting and forecasting
Campaign development
Performance analysis
Product collaboration
Work with Product, Trading, Marketing, and Engineering teams to craft a seamless, best-in-class betting experience
Lead the development and execution of acquisition and retention campaigns
Optimise promotional spend and bonus strategies to maximise ROI
Ensure capitalising on major sporting and racing moments with compelling content and promotions
Manage and deepen relationships with key suppliers and platform providers
Negotiating commercial terms
Collaborate with fellow commercial leaders to align on cross-vertical initiatives
Mentor and develop your own team
Requirements:
Strategic leader with deep roots in the betting industry, especially in horse racing
Commercially minded, results-driven leader
Proven track record of driving growth through strategic thinking and operational excellence
Thrives in fast-paced, data-led environments
Strong grasp of customer behaviours, product performance, and the levers that drive acquisition, retention, and profitability
Collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly with stakeholders across product, trading, marketing, and beyond
Excellent communicator and negotiator, able to build meaningful partnerships with suppliers
Natural leader, someone who inspires high performance, builds trust, and creates an environment where teams can do their best work
Passionate about sports and racing, commercially savvy
What we offer:
Competitive Basic Salary
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Company Shares Option Plan
Contributory pension scheme
Life insurance (4 x basic salary)
Simply Health Cash Plan
Holiday entitlement (33 days inclusive of bank holidays)
Study Support and opportunity for progression and development