What are we building?
Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.
Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?
What’s the position?
The Senior Director – Sportsbook Commercial Manager is responsible for steering the commercial NGR performance of the sportsbook business.
This role drives the sportsbook commercial strategy and works with the core marketing, sports and operational teams, tracking player acquisition, new real money player payback periods, retention performance, promotional effectiveness, individual sports actives and engagement, customer value optimization, and cross-functional execution. The role acts as the primary commercial stakeholder connecting Trading, CRM, Product, VIP, Acquisition, Integrated Marketing, Omni, Analytics and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Strategy & Revenue Growth
Drives the sportsbook commercial performance against NRMPs, actives and GGR/NGR targets
Co-develop the sportsbook growth strategies by market, customer segment, and sporting calendar
Identify opportunities to improve customer conversion, lifetime value, retention, and overall wallet share
Connect the core sportsbook teams to drive NGR through optimization of promotional investment and customer engagement – across CRM, VIP, Omni, Product & Trading
Work closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis, Marketing and Sports teams on forecasting, budgeting, commercial planning and reporting
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the commercial revenue lead across Trading, Marketing, VIP, Omni, and Operations
Translate business priorities, insights and trends into execution plans across teams
Partner with the Trading Analyst team to identify strengths and weaknesses across the sports vertical – understanding the nuances of state-by-state performance and trends
Customer & KPI Insights
Analyze betting behavior, engagement trends, and customer segmentation
Monitor competitor positioning, pricing, promotions, and product innovation
Identify emerging commercial opportunities and risks
Drive insight-led decision-making using analytics, data science and experimentation frameworks
Performance Management
Lead weekly, bi-weekly and monthly commercial revenue performance reviews
Establish clear commercial success metrics across initiatives & teams, ensuring the business is all pulling in the same direction
Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing sportsbook revenue function
Develop strong operational cadence and accountability
Foster a culture of data-driven decision making and continuous optimization
Core KPIs
Sportsbook NGR
Active Bettors
Cross-Sell Rate into Casino
Promo Reinvestment %
Customer Lifetime Value
Retention Rates
VIP Mix
NRMP Payback Periods
What are we looking for?
5+ years’ experience in sportsbook, betting, gaming, or digital consumer businesses
Strong understanding of sportsbook economics, player behavior, and promotional mechanics
Experience working closely with Trading, CRM, Product, and VIP teams
Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced online betting environment
Strong analytical and commercial decision-making capability
Deep understanding of sportsbook KPIs and performance drivers
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What’s in it for you?
We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:
Competitive pay and benefits
Flexible vacation allowance
A hybrid / remote working environment
Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
Roster of Uniques
We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunity employer).