General Manager Flo College
General Manager Flo College
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FloSports has led the way in establishing a worldclass digital streaming experience for millions of fans families and athletes of underserved sports. Imagine creating a digital platform that unites the casual fan with the most dedicated spectator both experiencing thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features real time analytics powerful broadcast technology and more. Combine that with our unique original sports content ranging from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films documentaries and multiepisodic series. Thats what FloSports is all about. We have successfully revolutionized the global sports media industry the result of creating a diverse team of technologists and diehard wrestlers creators and devoted cheerleading experts designers and hockey enthusiasts communicators and motorsport fanatics producers and casual sports fans united by a shared passion to delight the underrepresented communities we serve. We are creating the essential destination for our sports and were looking for people like you to help us!
THE ROLE:
FloSports is looking for a General Manager Flo College to serve as the leader of its college focused vertical Flo College to drive the companys vertical strategic direction including programming financial goals and gotomarket strategy. As the public face for the FloSports College vertical the GM will partner with department leaders and verticaldedicated staff to deliver on key objectives. The General Manager will be accountable for outlining communicating and directing operational and strategy that will be core to the vertical and the companys success. This leader will identify market and operational gaps and opportunities establish milestones to execute a multiyear vision and possess the leadership traits and proven success necessary to deliver results with crossfunctional teams in a fast paced growthdriven environment.
This position is based in Austin Texas.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and refine both the nearterm tactical and longterm strategic plan for the College vertical and guide daytoday alignment and of crossfunctional teams through subject matter expertise communication and process building.
Lead the vertical programming strategy and support the acquisition of key rights and assets.
Serve as the internal and external frontfacing leader and voice of the vertical.
Collaborate with internal partners to develop and drive the verticals product and brand strategy.
Drive alignment and consistent collaboration across all key departments and functions to strengthen our value proposition and ensure we are centered on the customer.
Manage the vertical budgeting processes and P&L executing initiatives that drive revenue growth rights portfolio efficiency and contribution margin expansion.
Measure and drive both shortterm and longterm strategy tracking input and output KPIs and driving business reviews.
Leverage insights from proactive competitive market and business intelligence and analysis.
Deepen integration with all revenuerelated functions including rights acquisition businesstobusiness sales account/partner management ad sales marketing content and external commercial partnerships/third parties.
As needed partner with corporate development on pre and postM&A executions including functional due diligence cultural fit integration readiness valuation financial impact and longterm integration.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
A seasoned leader with subject matter expertise of the college/NCAA sports ecosystem and the ability to build and navigate a network of influencers and decisionmakers.
7 years of experience in (or combination of) university sports or college conference/league administration strategy consulting sport management business development rights acquisition sales management/leadership general manager type role or other related experience that proves strong business acumen and cross functional .
Strong presentation skills in communicating both qualitative and quantitative analyses
Proven record of creating value improving profitability and determining competitive advantage for other organizations.
Excellent communication skills public written and verbal successfully articulating everything from highlevel strategy to tactical plans.
Ability to lead through decisive leadership prioritization and strategic decision making.
Possess strong understanding of audience needs and behaviors ensuring the content programming and experiences provided meet customer and partner expectations.
Experience in public forums including oncamera and on social media is a plus.
BONUS POINTS:
Familiarity with financial analyses and business valuation
Experience partnering with product and engineering teams to build customercentric experiences
Experience in sports media especially video streaming and OTT
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
At FloSports we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out embraces and celebrates our individual differences ideas and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.
OUR BENEFITS:
Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the AustinAmerican Statesman
Flexibility at work you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
Allhands events hosted in beautiful Austin Texas
Annual equity awards for all top performers
Competitive and comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
Peace of mind through companypaid shortterm disability longterm disability and life insurance
Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
Progressive parental leave policies
Flexible paid time off
Hackathons and a full calendar of teambuilding and social events
Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
Stocked snack bar catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
