Manager, Games

At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Manager, Games based in our Charlotte, North Carolina office.

The Manager, Games oversees day-to-day activities of NASCAR video game licensees with a focus on maximizing and growing new and existing partnerships in the video game sector.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee day-to-day activities of NASCAR video game licensees across console, PC, mobile, platforms and other emerging sectors.
• Maximize the success of video game partnerships with the goal of driving revenue growth, increasing engagement across key demographics and bolster NASCAR’s category leadership.
• Support product licensing functions, including product development, approvals, renewals, royalty reconciliation, forecasting and reporting for assigned categories.
• Partner with department lead to shape the go-to-market strategy for new opportunities.
• Work with elite cross functional teams to maximize promotion, engagement, and growth
• Synthesize multiple sources of information to develop a coherent understanding of market opportunities, emerging customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Build and maintain a deep professional network with companies, investors, industry experts and thought leaders.
• Sustain relationships with gaming licensees, NASCAR Teams, and other third parties.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and other industry stakeholders.

Required skills / experience

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience in sports, entertainment, emerging media, digital gaming or consumer products industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in sports, media and/or gaming verticals required.
• Working knowledge of the video game ecosystem and proven success in launching new products and managing multiple strategic partnerships
• 4+ years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the sports, entertainment, emerging media, video games or consumer products industry; licensing experience is a plus.
• Established or blossoming network within the gaming industry: OEMs, Publishers, Developers, Agencies, Periphery Manufacturers, Gaming & Sports or Media is preferred.
• A passion for games and online communities; active on various platforms (Discord, Reddit, Twitch, etc.).
• Proven success in relationship management, business development, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to develop and prove business case/benefits/results of game partnerships from idea inception to consumer reception.
• Outstanding ability to establish and maintain a robust deal pipeline.
• Ability to manage, communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels in the organization.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively to teammates.
• Ability to travel 10%, including weekends.

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at https://careers.nascar.com/  for consideration.

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.