Esports Manager

1 Day ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Esports Manager for Clash of Clans will lead the competitive gaming strategy and design a global program that engages players. The role involves creating engaging experiences to build community and drive player acquisition and retention. Responsibilities include developing and overseeing a world-class esports program, managing online and offline events, tracking KPIs, managing the budget, developing a sustainable business model, and staying updated on esports trends.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience running global esports programs.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management.
  • Understanding of esports components, event execution, and broadcast production.
  • Proven track record implementing esports strategies in gaming.
  • Awareness of global industry trends and best practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to inspire and collaborate across teams.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage priorities.
  • Willingness to travel, including international destinations.
Good to have:
  • Experience with gaming across multiple platforms and genres.
  • Preferably located in or willing to relocate to Helsinki.

Job Details

The Esports Manager for Clash of Clans will lead our competitive gaming strategy and design a global program that captivates players at all skill levels. This role focuses on creating engaging and meaningful experiences - in- and out of game - that surprise and delight players, build our community, and drive player acquisition and retention.

As a key member of the Clash of Clans Marketing team, the Esports Manager serves as an ambassador for the esports program. You are passionate about the subject and will advocate for esports internally and externally, share best practices, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Analytics, Insights, Central Marketing, Community, PR, and external vendors to ensure the success of the program.


Your Responsibility

  • Work with internal and external partners to develop and oversee a world-class esports program for Clash of Clans.

  • Lead and execute online and offline esports events and productions for our Qualifiers and World Finals.

  • Track and report esports and business KPIs, translating insights into actionable improvements.

  • Maintain and track the overall esports budget, ensuring financial efficiency and impact.

  • Develop and manage a sustainable business model for the esports program that aligns with broader company goals.

  • Stay at the forefront of esports trends and best practices to continually evolve, innovate and improve the Clash of Clans esports ecosystem.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience running large-scale, global esports programs.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

  • Comprehensive understanding of esports components, including business management, event execution, competitive structure, team/player management, and broadcast production.

  • Proven track record of success in defining and implementing esports strategies in the gaming industry

  • Awareness of global industry trends and best practices to inform program enhancements.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and collaborate across diverse teams.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Willingness to travel, including international destinations.

  • Ideally, experience with gaming across multiple platforms and genres.

  • Preferably located in or willing to relocate to Helsinki

What Success Looks Like

  • Short-term (0-3 months): Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, get a good understanding of the Clash of Clans esports ecosystem, and successfully manage any ongoing initiatives.

  • Mid-term (6-12 months): Lead the flawless execution of the Clash of Clans 2025 Qualifiers and World Finals, driving strong player engagement and participation while optimizing processes and staying on budget.

  • Long-term (1 year+): Develop a scalable, sustainable esports program that balances player-driven events with a self-sustaining business model, ensuring continuous growth and alignment with player and business goals.

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Supercell is a global game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul and Shanghai. Since our launch in 2010, we've brought five games to the global market – Brawl Stars, Clash Royale, Boom Beach, Clash of Clans and Hay Day.

If you love games and are passionate about playing and crafting them, and you’re looking for a job that provides you ownership and independence, you’re in the right place. We’ve built a company of proactive, independent teams with the freedom to do what they think is best for their players, our games and the company at large.

We are individuals from over 40 nationalities who believe in transparency, trust and the power of spending time with one another. 

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