The Crown Is Yours
As a VIP Team Lead, you'll lead a team focused on crafting unforgettable experiences for our high-potential and prospective VIP players. You'll cultivate relationships with our most engaged players across key stages of the VIP customer journey, including onboarding, reactivation, account management, and loyalty. You'll guide your team in delivering white glove service while executing our industry-leading VIP engagement strategies. Through strong team leadership and a deep understanding of player needs, you will play a vital role in the growth and development of our player base and team to foster long-term loyalty.
What you'll do as a VIP Team Lead
- Drive key VIP sales metrics that contribute to customer engagement, market share, and net revenue.
- Focus on multiple aspects of the VIP customer lifecycle, including onboarding, reactivation, account management, and loyalty integration.
- Coach and develop your team through actionable feedback, regular one-on-one conversations, and a solutions-oriented approach that supports performance against established goals.
- Partner with VIP leadership to develop and implement sales training programs across the VIP team.
- Participate in the escalation process by working with players and other internal departments to resolve complex cases.
- Execute the broad VIP strategy and implement new initiatives to optimize outcomes and accomplish goals.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of sales experience in the Gaming or Hospitality industry.
- 3 years of experience managing a team through effective communication, coaching, and performance management.
- A passion for elevating the player experience, solving problems, and creating a positive team environment.
- Demonstrated success identifying and implementing strategies that improve operational efficiency.
- Knowledge and experience driving revenue while effectively managing expenses.
- The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on key business objectives.
- Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required State Gaming Licenses.
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We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 81,900.00 USD - 102,400.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- At least 5 years of sales experience in the Gaming or Hospitality industry
- Minimum 3 years managing a team with coaching and performance management
- Ability to obtain and maintain required State Gaming Licenses
- Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends
- Demonstrated success identifying and implementing strategies that improve operational efficiency
- Knowledge and experience driving revenue while effectively managing expenses
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on key business objectives
- Passion for elevating the player experience, problem solving, and creating a positive team environment
DraftKings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is positioned as comprehensive, with 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave globally plus adoption, surrogacy, fertility benefits, backup care, and lactation resources. Company materials highlight these as core programs, with U.S. enhancements such as Care.com support.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as robust, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental‑health support via Lyra therapy, Calm access, and wellbeing initiatives. Benefits begin on day one, with HSA/FSA options and fitness reimbursement adding depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is framed as flexible, with U.S. employees told they have flexible or unlimited PTO and supportive leave policies. Feedback suggests PTO is a meaningful part of the package, though norms can vary by team.
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What We Do
It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players. We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Why Work With Us
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. Ready to own what’s next?
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