Build and manage relationships with high-value gaming players, drive revenue and loyalty, coordinate communications and local events, respond to escalations, promote games and offers, gather player feedback, and follow responsible gaming policies. The role requires sales or account management experience, analytical decision-making, state gaming licensure, and flexibility to travel and work nights and weekends.
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Forge and cultivate relationships with our most engaged players as a VIP Host. You'll execute the day-to-day strategy of our industry-leading VIP engagement program to understand the true needs of our players. To foster long-term customer loyalty, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a world-class experience that drives high levels of brand advocacy.
What you'll do as a VIP Host
What you'll bring
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We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 68,000.00 USD - 85,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The Crown Is Yours
Forge and cultivate relationships with our most engaged players as a VIP Host. You'll execute the day-to-day strategy of our industry-leading VIP engagement program to understand the true needs of our players. To foster long-term customer loyalty, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a world-class experience that drives high levels of brand advocacy.
What you'll do as a VIP Host
- Create new business revenue by understanding and developing strong, authentic, and trusted player relationships.
- Manage all aspects of the relationship with the player through local events, regular communications, and escalation responses.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the market while proactively providing new game offerings, promotions, channels, and platforms to players.
- Compile player feedback to support improvements to the platform and identify opportunities.
- Execute against all VIP policies and guidelines, including responsible gaming policies.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in a Sales, Account Management, or customer-facing role.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Analytical mindset to make quick and confident decisions on data and trends.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required State Gaming Licenses.
- Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.
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Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 68,000.00 USD - 85,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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