Head of Consumer Products (m/f/d)

With one of the largest esports fan bases at our side, our mission is to spark emotion and foster conversation through powerful stories of competition within the esports industry and beyond.

You want to be creative and innovative in physical and digital product development, while having a direct impact on the success of an esport and entertainment business? Developing new products and product lines is part of your daily business? Then you should definitely read on!

G2 Esports is looking for a Head of Consumer Products to join our team. This is a full time opportunity based in Berlin who will directly report to our Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Position G2 Esports as a leading premium apparel brand both across an esports/gaming and lifestyle audience
• Lead the development and execution of product strategies, goals, and objectives for our Consumer Products department and implement needed internal processes
• Market research to understand customer needs and business trends to establish accurate product strategies and plans of action 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including content, social, esports, and finance, to ensure success and quality of consumer products campaigns and ensuring a strong ROI
• Lead the regional expansion of the team and product portfolio
• Manage the budget and resources necessary to support the division’s operations and provide thorough quarterly category forecasts and yearly budgets
• Develop, maintain and expand relationships to suppliers, partners and stakeholders on a global scale

Requirements:

• You have 3+ years experience in successfully leading a CP or similar team
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful product strategies and activation campaigns
• Experience in pricing, forecasting and budgeting a product development roadmap
• Deep understanding of the retail business / consumer products & merchandising
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and motivation to achieve shared goals.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and digital marketing 
• Knowledge of SEO and analytics

Our Values and philosophy

At G2, you´ll take ownership for your work and your personal growth without losing focus on our unity! 

Ambitious: We are ambitious risk-takers, seeking to innovate the esports and entertainment industries, remaining playful and forthright while upholding our core values.

Human: An outstanding diverse work environment with international backgrounds, loaded with experience and a variety of success stories - all driven by the idea of achieving greatness together. A playful workplace, that is united and fair.

Greater purpose: Always focussing on creating impact beyond yourself. Not just working in a team, but for the team is our key for being successful. 

Maximum flexibility: Flexible working hours, work from our well-connected Office in the heart of Berlin or partwhile from home with a great IT Setup. 

Have what it takes to join the #G2Army ? 

Click on the ‘Online Application’ button below and show us that you are the right person for this position. We are looking forward to learning about you and what you can bring to G2!