Games Growth Director

Role level: DirectorRole location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaActivity: Full-timeReporting to: EVP of Games (Chief Games Officer)Mission: As the Director of Games Growth at Esports World Cup Foundation in the Games department, you will play a crucial role in building and overseeing the Games Growth team. You will be responsible for enabling the growth of the EWCs key KPIs, viewership & visitors, as well as finding new ways to build win-win partnerships with publishers.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will lead the Games Growth team, guiding their development and ensuring their successYou will build and manage relationships mainly with the “non-esports” teams within a publisher, especially marketing and business developmentYou will facilitate the communication between EWCF (Esports, Marketing, and Community teams) and publishersYou will be responsible for growing the impact of games on Esports World Cup core KPIs: Games Marketing (Reach/Visitors and in-game visibility)Reach: You will build and execute marketing strategy using games reach and their associated channels (in-game / out-of-game) to foster sustainable EWC fan communities and support the growth of our viewershipVisitors: You will build and execute a strategy on how to integrate game titles into the Esports World Cup festival with a goal of attracting visitors from all over the world Games Commercialization (in-game monetization, licensing, collaborations)Commercial-In-game: You will develop new revenue streams by implementing item-revenue share strategies with games that will be part of the EWCCommercial Festival: You will work closely with publishers on integrating them into the Esports World Cup Festival. You will be responsible for the financial contribution of publishers to the EWC festivalEducation, Experience, Skills4+ years of experience in leadership roles within the esports/gaming industry with the ability to develop long-term strategies3+ years of experience in people management and building teamsUniversity degree or equivalent in business and/or marketingPrior experience of working at a game publisher/developerVery good written and verbal communication skills in EnglishCompetencies in technical and personal areasFamiliarity with in-game monetization tactics and revenue-sharing modelsStrong understanding of marketing principles and building revenue models via marketing channelsGood understanding of the esports industry and its current trendsVery good communication skills and ability to negotiate agreements between EWCF and publishers/developersAbility to excel in a fast-paced environmentExperience in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholdersNice To Have Experience And SkillsPrior experience of working on gaming events. Knowledge of how to integrate game titles into events or festivals to attract visitorsGood understanding of licensing modelsBenefitsRelocation supportTransportation allowanceCompetitive compensationHousing allowanceVIP medical insuranceOpportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impactDiversity disclaimerOur mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.