Head of Market - Netherlands
Better Collective
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
Better Collective was established in the Netherlands in 2021 following the acquisition ofsoccernews.nl, voetbalwedden.net and onlinewedden24.com. Our Dutch team currently comprises five team members split into a commercial unit (iGaming products, media sales and marketing) and an editorial unit, which is organised under the editor in chief for Europe. Furthermore, the Dutch product teams are supported by a number of expert teams spread across several offices in Europe.Soccernews.nl is Better Collective's flagship asset in the Dutch market and one of the fastest growing football media news sites in the country. Powered by over 30 million monthly visits it channels daily football news, exciting video and audio content together with transfer rumours and emotions in a captivating manner. Soccernews' editorial team features ex Dutch national team player Anouk Hoogendijk and ex Ajax and PSV coach Aad de Mos.Our current office is located in Groningen where our Dutch dev team is based as well. In addition, we will be opening a new office in central Utrecht in May.THE ROLE
We are looking for an ambitious Head of Market to join our team! The objective of the role is to take our Dutch business to the next level and enable continued growth.
You will be responsible for everything commercial related to the Dutch market including defining and executing the business strategy, driving revenue (P&L), building new partnerships and exploring potential acquisitions with the objective of accelerating growth. You will work closely with various group functions in conducting these tasks.
You will lead the charge in creating new revenue avenues for Soccernews.nl and other sites in the BC portfolio as well as identifying media assets to expand our existing portfolio either through strategic partnerships or M&As.
Reporting into the Director for Northwest Europe you will form part of the Northwest Europe team which also includes Denmark, Sweden and Finland.WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS YOUA collaborative, dynamic and international work environment with ample career progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary and bonus scheme10% annual pension contributions8% holiday allowance (paid in May)30 days vacation (excluding public holidays)Sick Leave: 100% paid sick leaveAPPLICATION DEADLINEDoes this sound appealing? We look forward to hearing from you and will be accepting applications until 30 April 2024.
All applications will be processed continuously until we find the perfect candidate. Only applications submitted through our “Apply Now” function will be considered and evaluated.
Expected starting date: ASAPANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to write to Director of Northwest Europe, Magnus Linder mlinder@bettercollective.com Please do not send applications to this account, only inquiries.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWe are an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in being our true, unconventional selves and treat each other with respect, just as we would with friends.We know that every person matters and that diverse teams help us make better products for our users. We hire for cultural growth and welcome people of all ages, stories, nationalities, religions, backgrounds, ways of thought, etc.ABOUT BETTER COLLECTIVEWith a vision to become the leading digital sports media group, Better Collective owns a portfolio of national and global sports media brands and operates numerous digital sports media platforms catering to sports fans across the world.At its core, Better Collective produces a range of sports coverage that spans from popular leagues such as the Premier League and NFL to niche competitions. The company's brands are an integral part of the sports entertainment industry with more than 400 million sports fans monthly exploring the world of sports through a wide range of content hosted on the company's platforms and channels such as video formats, podcasts, editorial sports news as well as expert and data insights and betting tips into the latest and upcoming sports events.Better Collective is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (BETCO) and NasdaqKEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDEDevelop and execute the strategy and roadmap for the Dutch market, based on deep market knowledge and a keen understanding of where the most attractive opportunities lie for our media products and brandsPrioritize targets for potential M&As and media partnerships, including playing an instrumental role in driving these processes forwardLead and develop the commercial team, ensuring successful cooperation with expert teams and support functions across the groupDevelop our sites and brands - in close cooperation with the local editorial team - across all relevant channels with a strong understanding of the needs and behaviours of bettors and sports enthusiastsLocal media sales - drive and optimise revenue from key accounts including clients and agencies (based on annual and quarterly sales targets) as well as prospecting of new clients, in collaboration with our global sales and partnership team.Track, measure and analyse commercial performance using key metrics and prepare reports for senior managementSet and report on financial targets (forecasts) for the market, in collaboration with the Group Finance and BI teams.OUR IDEAL CANDIDATEProven experience as commercial director, head of sales or other relevant senior roleStrong background in business development, sales and key account management, preferably in the digital media industry and/or the iGaming industry including experience across display/programmatic, social media and video/audio contentCommercial smartness combined with a strategic, opportunity focused mindsetSolid knowledge of performance reporting and budgeting processesOutstanding organisational and leadership skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesExisting network of relevant contacts/prospective clients in the Dutch marketDegree in business administration or relevant fieldFluency in Dutch and EnglishInterest in sports is a plus