DraftKings

New Business Executive, St. Louis

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming & CasinosIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of Sales or Business Development experience, specifically with high-value accounts and established customer relationships. They must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment, and willing to travel and work nights and weekends. Furthermore, candidates are required to obtain and maintain the necessary State Gaming Licenses.

Responsibilities

As a VIP New Business Executive, the role involves actively prospecting, attracting, and developing new VIP players within a designated region, ideating and executing regional DraftKings Player Acquisition events, implementing a localized go-to-market strategy, managing the business plan to achieve revenue and profit goals, contributing to net revenue and compliance initiatives, and creating a Player experience that fosters long-term loyalty while adhering to responsible gaming policies.

Skills

Sales
Business Development
Account Management
Event Planning
Customer Engagement
Marketing Strategy
Responsible Gaming Policies

DraftKings

Online platform for fantasy sports and betting

About DraftKings

DraftKings operates in the online gaming and entertainment industry, focusing on daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games. Users can engage in daily fantasy sports contests for cash prizes, place bets on various sports events, and play casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, and poker. The platform also includes a marketplace for digital collectibles, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs of celebrities. DraftKings ensures compliance with gaming regulations, providing a secure environment for its users. Unlike many competitors, DraftKings offers a diverse range of gaming options and revenue streams, attracting a wide audience of sports fans, gamblers, and digital collectors. The company's goal is to create a comprehensive and safe platform for users to enjoy various gaming activities and digital asset trading.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$911.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Class action lawsuit for alleged unlawful account termination could damage reputation.
Accusations of collusion with FanDuel may lead to antitrust investigations.
Sportsbook+ in New York may face regulatory scrutiny over its subscription model.

Differentiation

DraftKings offers a unique combination of fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games.
The company has ventured into the NFT market, expanding its digital collectibles offerings.
DraftKings ensures a secure gaming environment through compliance with gaming authorities.

Upsides

Partnership with Delta Air Lines could open new revenue streams through in-flight gaming.
Launch of Sportsbook+ in New York offers enhanced odds, attracting more subscribers.
Entry into the NFT market taps into the growing digital collectibles trend.

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