Are you looking for an opportunity to further your career in a high growth public company and develop a high performing team, in a very active and fast paced M&A environment?
Better Collective is an international award-winning sports betting media group, currently looking for an experienced, energetic and charismatic Head of M&A to help us scale and speed our continuing growth.
In Better Collective we have more than 450 dedicated and talented employees on a global level, spread over 12 offices in Europe and USA. In the past four years alone we have secured over 15 mergers and acquisitions.
It is crucial to us to attract and retain skilled employees. We offer a great working environment in our offices, with a lively working culture that is characterized by a pioneering spirit and a global vision.
Office Location: Better Collective Headquarter, Copenhagen, Denmark or Better Collective, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
THE ROLE
As Head of M&A at Better Collective, you will ensure that the company identifies and approaches relevant M&A targets, whilst further ensuring we are focussing our efforts in the right territories and markets.
With a supporting team, you will analyze, appraise and recommend potential targets, markets, business cases and feasibility studies to the Director of Business Development and M&A alongside Executive Management.
You will manage the M&A process starting from target and market research, through negotiations and ending with a final acquisition and handover/integration process. You will be involved in setting up the structured M&A process framework, associated due diligence and integration.
You will be a part of Better Collective’s fast-growing operations and will work closely together with our Legal, Business Development and Business Owner teams.
While the role is based in Copenhagen or Stoke-on-Trent you will be responsible for our relationships, so you are expected to be on the road for several days a month across various locations in Europe visiting industry events and conferences as well as M&A targets (COVID permitting).
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead the effective execution of our M&A strategy, including relevant processes and procedures
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Lead and develop the existing M&A team
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Identify and outline relevant target growth markets and align priorities with internal stakeholders
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Identify and approach relevant M&A targets, develop relationships and negotiate with them
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Prepare and present business cases and pipeline for M&A targets to Executive Management
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Ensure effective due diligence process and coordination through internal and external stakeholders
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who enjoys travelling and meeting people, who likes to set ambitious goals without forgetting the small details. We would prefer a candidate who has experience in a similar M&A role and some industry knowledge, but if you recognise yourself in most of the below, you might just be who we are looking for:
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You have excellent communications & negotiation skills, and are fully proficiency in English
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You have a knack for numbers and know your way around Excel
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Experience working with an internal CRM would be an advantage
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You understand the affiliate business model and have some understanding of SEO
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You are structured, organised, and take full ownership of your responsibilities
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Ideally, you have experience in the iGaming industry and its regulations and this is a space you thrive in
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You are a leader, who takes pride in your team’s work and are always looking to develop
APPLICATION DEADLINE
We are looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. The final deadline is 28th of February 2021.
Start date: As soon as possible.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to write to the Director of Business Development and M&A, Karl Pugh, at kpugh@bettercollective.com.
Please do not send applications to this account, only inquiries.
THE BUSINESS
Better Collective is a nine-time Børsen Gazelle winner developing award-winning products with the vision to empower sports bettors to get the most out of their entertainment experience. In Better Collective we have more than 450 dedicated and talented employees on a global level, and more than 125 of us are located at our HQ based right in the heart of Copenhagen.
It is crucial to us to attract and retain skilled employees. We offer a great working environment in our charming office, with a lively working environment that is characterized by a pioneering spirit and a global vision.
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