Head of Gaming & Esports Events(m/w/x)

Description

You will lead the company's global gaming strategy by executing world-class events and managing international teams. Your day-to-day involves negotiating high-level partnerships and driving innovative revenue models.

Requirements

• •10+ years leading marketing role in events
• •Full content and budget responsibility
• •Collaboration with gaming event organizers
• •Strong network in gaming/esports industry
• •Familiarity with PC, console, and mobile games
• •Active gamer with hands-on competitive knowledge
• •Independent project leadership success
• •Strong leadership and team management skills
• •Strong organizational talent and entrepreneurial thinking
• •Management of complex multi-stakeholder projects
• •Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• •Mandatory fluency in English

Tasks

• •Shape the global gaming event strategy
• •Execute world-class gaming and esports events
• •Leverage top-tier intellectual properties and player influence
• •Develop a long-term vision for gaming presence
• •Negotiate contracts, budgets, and performance agreements
• •Maintain strategic oversight with international colleagues
• •Lead global business planning for gaming events
• •Coach national marketing teams on event execution
• •Align initiatives across multiple internal departments
• •Collaborate with external stakeholders and partnership teams
• •Drive revenue growth through new partnership models
• •Manage team talent development and performance
• •Contribute to long-term succession planning
• •Lead consumer activations and merchandising initiatives
• •Manage the global market portfolio and innovations

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