Head of Business

Join to apply for the Head of Business role at North Star Network 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. North Star Network (NSN) is a global sports and betting media group that builds and operates leading digital brands connecting sports fans and bettors across 30+ countries. Our mission is to turn passion for sports and gaming into trusted information, data-driven insights, and responsible entertainment. We’re a multicultural and fully remote company uniting 50+ in-house and 200+ external experts from more than 20 nationalities across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. About the Role At North Star Network, we’re hiring a Head of Business to shape the future of our global affiliate and market portfolio . Reporting directly to the COO, you’ll drive performance, strategy, and development across our business units - ensuring that every market operates efficiently, profitably, and in line with NSN’s global objectives. This is a key leadership position that bridges strategy and execution. You’ll lead a transversal business team (Market Expansion, Campaigns, and Data), define business methodologies and best practices, and act as the main point of contact for all Business Managers worldwide. If you’re passionate about data-driven growth, market development, and operational excellence , this role is for you. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Market Development Define and execute NSN’s medium and long-term business growth strategy in collaboration with the COO. Prioritize and guide market opportunities in partnership with the Head of Market Expansion. Approve market business cases and oversee early performance phases. Ensure coherence between business strategy, product development, marketing, and media initiatives. Collaborate with the Head of Sales to align on monetization and revenue diversification strategies. Propose new business models, tools, or processes to boost scalability and performance. 2. Performance Management Monitor and consolidate business performance (revenue, EBITDA, ROI) across markets. Lead the development of unified, data-driven reporting systems. Identify growth opportunities and optimization levers across teams. Support the COO in business forecasting and budget planning. Supervise competitive analysis and market research to identify trends and opportunities. Ensure compliance with local regulations and platform standards. Translate market insights into actionable business strategies. Lead the transversal business team. Define standards, methodologies, and tools shared across all Business Managers. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and performance. 5. Cross-Functional Alignment Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Operations leaders to align priorities and objectives. Contribute to the development of internal tools, workflows, and data processes. Act as a bridge between strategic planning and day-to-day business operations. What We’re Looking For 5+ years’ experience in business leadership, performance management, or strategy (ideally in digital media, affiliate, or iGaming). Strong understanding of multi-market operations and P&L management. Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving growth through data. Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills. Comfortable working in an international, fast-paced environment. Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus). What We Offer Lead strategic growth across some of NSN’s most dynamic global markets. Work with passionate teams behind brands like Football Whispers , Sportsmole, Bojoko, BasketUSA, AfrikFoot… 100% remote or hybrid work options. Join a multicultural team united by a love of sport and innovation. Career development opportunities in a fast-growing international group. A culture built on autonomy, ownership, and collaboration . Competitive salary based on experience and seniority. Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about strategy, data, and international growth - and want to make an impact in one of the most dynamic sectors in digital media - we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of North Star Network’s global business performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr