WePlay, now part of the rEvolution family, is a performance-driven sports marketing agency specialising in building brands, audiences, and revenues through innovative strategies and data-driven insights. WePlay partners with the world’s most exciting rights owners, broadcasters, and brands to redefine how sports audiences are engaged and monetised.
With clients based across Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia, WePlay works with global sports brands such as UFC, UEFA, FIFA, Paris Saint-Germain, IRONMAN, LaLiga, AC Milan and SailGP.
About the Role
We are seeking a Venture Consultant to join WePlay on a 3-month fixed-term contract to support the growth of our newly established Ventures business unit, Play Media Ventures (PMV).
This role is critical as we begin executing our Growth Plan, with a key focus on developing the commercial model, building the team, and launching our products in new markets.
As a Venture Consultant, you will help shape the strategy and structure of PMV, working closely with the leadership team to finalise investment models, develop a go-to-market (GTM) strategy, and support team-building efforts to ensure we are well-positioned for rapid growth in 2025 and beyond.
- Finalise the commercial model for Play Media Ventures (PMV), outlining investment/return scenarios and potential revenue models.
- Develop market entry plans for 2025 launch markets, focusing on opportunities in both Europe and the US.
- Produce a targeting list for potential properties and brands that align with PMV’s objectives, using established scoring criteria.
- Collaborate with internal teams to build a GTM strategy that will drive growth for both existing clients and new prospects.
Team Building & Recruitment:
- Support in the recruitment process for the PMV team, starting with the appointment of a permanent PMV Lead.
- Provide guidance on the organisational structure of the Ventures division and assist in identifying key talent across growth markets and specialised roles.
- Advise on the development of a product management team to oversee the delivery of proprietary products, ensuring alignment with growth targets.
Market & Financial Analysis:
- Conduct investment and return scenario analyses, providing leadership with clear insights into potential growth trajectories and associated risks.
- Assist in preparing financial forecasts and models that detail how growth capital will be deployed to support PMV’s expansion over the next two years.
- Identify new revenue opportunities within the sports and entertainment sector by analyzing market data and client needs.
Product Development & Scaling:
- Contribute to the development roadmap and technical specifications for PMV products, ensuring that both Bench and Power Rankings are primed for future scaling.
- Support the creation of marketing strategies to drive new revenue growth.
- Oversee the integration of technology solutions that enable PMV to offer enhanced
- commercial capabilities to sports properties.
About You
- Proven experience in venture consulting, venture capital, or leading new business initiatives, preferably within the sports, media, or entertainment sectors.
- Strong knowledge of venture scaling, product development, and commercial modelling, with experience driving new revenue streams.
- Expertise in developing go-to-market strategies and building commercial models for new ventures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key growth opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
- Experience with team building and recruitment for startup or growth-stage businesses.
- Strong analytical mindset, with proficiency in financial forecasting, modelling, and
- market analysis.
- Experience working with or in proximity to sports marketing, media, or technology is
- highly desirable.
WePlay is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is valued, and diversity is embraced. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, ethnic background, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including those who may not meet every requirement in the listing, as we are focused on finding the best fit for the role and our team.
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