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Associate Manager / Manager, Strategy & Analytics
2 years ago
Team Name:
Activision Blizzard Esports LeaguesJob Title:
Associate Manager / Manager, Strategy & AnalyticsRequisition ID:
R006030Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment has served as a fundamental force in competitive gaming for over 15 years. With our global esports initiatives continuing to expand, evolve and reach new audiences, we’re searching the world over for talented people who are as passionate about the amazing competition taking place in our games as we are.
Activision Blizzard Esports (ABE) serves as the operational foundation and partnership hub for the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League. ABE is uniquely positioned to create long-term value via the commercialization of the esports portfolio through brand partnership and media rights sales. Overwatch League and Call of Duty League are seeing great success in signing world-class teams, and launching compelling programming to a diverse international audience and quickly became the most commercially successful esports programs in history.
As a Strategy & Business Development Manager, you are part of ABE’s Strategy & Analytics team, and will lead the team’s effort in formulating new strategies and analyzing business opportunities to drive growth in esports. We are looking for an analytical and intellectually curious individual who can proactively identify issues, structure analyses, develop solutions, and articulate findings to a wide range of business stakeholders, including senior leadership throughout the organization.
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
What you will do:
- Identify and assess new growth opportunities within the industry that meet the strategic needs of Activision Blizzard Esports.
- Gather and synthesize relevant data, lead the analysis, and develop the recommendations and execution plans for new opportunities
- Evaluate potential initiatives by building detailed financial models and proper business cases, and communicating recommendations to leadership
- Compile regular in-depth business review reports / metrics for executive team that cover league health, competitive intelligence, and financial performance
- Participate in team sales transaction support, and identify and negotiate commercial transactions for new business opportunities
- Support the Analytics team by finding compelling and actionable business insights, and crafting data-driven narratives
- Collaborate with business area stakeholders to frame performance targets, outline key initiatives, and assist in long-range planning
- Maintain a strong understanding of the esports landscape, including major players, pending deals, and major risks and opportunities
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of work experience, ideally with background in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, and/or strategy at a leading media or technology company
- 5+ years and advanced degree a plus for manager level
- Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making and quantitative skills, including strong financial modelling abilities
- Comfort with ambiguity; strong judgment and ability to make well-informed decisions
- Persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to tailor communications to a broad range of audiences
- Ability to build trust-based relationships and effectively collaborate across several organizations
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Self-starter who can identify problems, outline solutions, frame the story, and drive execution
- Strong passion for the business of sports or esports with a can-do, hard-working, proactive attitude; experience in those fields or competitive gaming a plus
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well with colleagues in a team environment
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