Director of Better Collective Sweden Do you have a strong drive and enjoy leading a business in a market with very strong fundamentals? Would you like to join an industry leading sports betting media group with a strong position worldwide? If so, you should join Better Collective, a truly modern, ambitious and fast-growing tech company! We are seeking a strong profile to lead our Publishing activities in the Swedish market, based out of our office in Stockholm. The market is one of the largest in Europe for Better Collective and we have ambitions to develop it even further. BACKGROUND Better Collective was established with local presence in Sweden in 2019, following the acquisition of Ribacka Group and expanded the network with the acquisition of Rekatochklart.com in April 2021. Both companies have been integrated into the Better Collective group’s Swedish team. The entire suite of Swedish sites is now led from the Stockholm office. The team in Stockholm includes 10 people focusing on content development and SEO optimization and it draws on expert teams across the different offices in Better Collective. In the past years, the team has been organized and integrated into the working processes of the group following the acquisitions. The basis for further expansion is thus in place. Several hires are currently planned to strengthen our products and position in the Swedish market. OBJECTIVES AND KEY TASKS The objective of the role is to grow a profitable and sustainable business in the Swedish market. We believe that the Swedish market will return to more normal conditions following the temporary measures installed during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are plenty of opportunities to address and the objective of this role is to evaluate these and devise and execute a strategy for profitable growth. Further M&A activities and partnerships are both relevant to fuel development. KEY TASKS OF THE ROLE INCLUDE Leading and developing the teams and ensuring a strong cooperation with the expert teams across the group Developing and executing the strategy for the Swedish market, based on deep market knowledge and a keen understanding of where the best opportunities lie for our products and brands to create profitable growth Developing our sites and brands across all relevant channels with a strong understanding of the needs and behaviours of bettors and sports enthusiasts Prioritizing and recommending targets for potential M&As or media partnerships, including playing an instrumental role in driving these processes Assist in ensuring a strong connection to all leading iGaming operators in the Swedish market in close cooperation with the Group’s Business Development team Developing and reporting on financial forecasts for the market, in close collaboration with the Group Finance and Business Intelligence teams WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? The right candidate should be able to demonstrate both relevant professional experience and strong interpersonal skills. It is a must to have a solid background from iGaming, either from working with affiliation, at an iGaming operator or supplier and/or through relevant roles in sports media. Here, the ideal candidate has worked with strategy development and can present a strong track record of execution and results achieved. A strong network in the industry and in depth market knowledge are important to be able to contribute to the commercial success in the market. A keen knowledge of building products and brands is also required. SEO is a very central part of delivering a strong performance, but experience with other channels for building brand awareness and retention is a significant plus. The ideal candidate has a strong drive for success and a keen commercial mindset, combined with strong leadership skills. Developing the strategy stands central, but it is very important to be able to build a team that can deliver on it. Being part of a global sports betting media group also requires the skills to build relations across the organization and taking an active part in scoping development projects that benefit several teams across the organization. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about this position, you are welcome to contact our Senior Director - Group Strategy & Execution, Esben Skou Vinter APPLICATION DEADLINE We look forward to hearing from you and accepting applications until 6th of December. We will process your application quickly and give callbacks continuously until we find the perfect candidate. Expected start date: As soon as possible. Please submit your application and your CV by pressing "Apply now", we would regret it if your application was lost in an email inbox. ABOUT BETTER COLLECTIVE Better Collective is a leading international sports betting media group with a mission to make sports betting and gambling entertaining, transparent and fair. With a dedicated focus on responsible gambling, we make our users better equipped for navigating the iGaming world by visiting a Better Collective website before they register an account or place a bet with a sports betting or gambling operator. Headquartered in Copenhagen with more than 760 employees across our international offices, we offer a lively and friendly work environment and a culture characterized by high ambitions and global vision. Learn more about us on social media or at www.bettercollective.com. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are an equal opportunity employer and diversity is what gives us the little extra we need. We believe diverse teams help us make better products. We hire for cultural growth and welcome people of all ages, stories, nationalities, religions and backgrounds. Apply now Share on: Application deadline: 06/12/2021 Expected Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Stockholm, Sweden Contacts: Esben Skou Vinther Company homepage: /bettercollective.com Office address: Vasagatan 16 112 20 Stockholm + − Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenStreetMap UA contributors Better Collective Stockholm, Sweden Better Collective is the leading developer of educational platforms within the iGaming industry. Through our products, we aim to make sports betting and gambling entertaining, transparent and fair for the global network of online bettors. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All Cookies