Sunday, 22 January 2012

Country Managers - Business development online gaming & lotteries


IGaming Job vacancy
 

Africa - various countries  

Our client is a dynamic international gaming operator which is expanding its present operations in Africa.

They are seeking Country Managers to manage and develop the present business and expand the market share of their online slots and lottery, SMS lottery and retail operations. 

The position is exciting and fast paced, requiring someone with lots of energy, drive and determination. Previous remote or terrestrial gaming or retail experience preferred; applicants need to have previous Africa working experience.

If you think that you are that person then contact Jake Waller on jake.waller@icasinojobs.com or for more information go to http://tinyurl.com/6nqjref

Location                                        
Africa - various countries

Package                                        
Excellent package offered depending on experience and capabilities, incentive bonus, bonus, accommodation, 2 flights home
 
POSITION SUMMARY
The role involves a fair degree of travel and the potential of relocation is moderate to high in this rapidly expanding company. Six and occasionally seven day work weeks are not uncommon, particularly at the start of a new operation. 

Overall responsibility for operations of Payment Processing, customer support query handling, supply chain management, business process development and monitoring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•          Overall responsibility for P&L
•          Managing B2B partner performance and product performance 
•          Developing of new payment processes and marketing partnerships would be required in cooperation with the IT and Marketing teams
•          Responsible for feedback back into the QC group to ensure that product quality is maintained and improved as applicable
•          Responding to exceptional customer enquiries and complaints
•          Responsible for managing customer service, finance, business development, IT and marketing personnel
•          Managing the activities of third parties such as business partners, vendors and franchisees may be required
•          Planning and organizing of local initiatives to meet organizational objectives as well as executing specific directives from management
•          Planning and organizing the development and refinement of organizational processes and procedures in conjunction with management

QUALIFICATIONS:
 •         Professional/under-graduate qualifications in Management, Accounting, HR, IT or Marketing an assert
•          Languages - fluency in written and spoken English essential, other languages would be beneficial, with a focus on Portuguese or French

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
•         Creative thinking and problem solving an advantage
          Previous experience of leading and managing teams in remote gaming or terrestrial gaming operations desirable
•          Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
•          High standard of computer literacy required. Understanding of IT systems as they relate to serving high availability Server-Client products to consumers is an asset
•          Ability to implement innovative solutions to business challenges and operational issues
•          The ability to multi-task, prioritize and effectively delegate
•          Previous experience of working with jurisdictional oversight bodies, local and national government representatives is an asset
•          Innovative and creative ideas for improving marketing initiatives
•          Knowledge of multiple gaming products, their operational characteristics and suitability to differing markets
•          Commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work
•          Ability to work both individually and as part of a team