Head of Commercial Strategy to Wehype (Twitch, YouTube, Esports)

Do you have experience with new ad formats and commercial strategies?

Are you excited about the fact that viewership on Twitch is higher than Netflix or HBO but few brands reach this audience?

Maybe you are our new Head of Commercial Strategy.

What is Wehype?

Wehype is The World’s Largest Esports & Gaming Media. We are the leading influencer marketing solution specialized in Twitch and YouTube, reaching 2B+ gamers worldwide.



Since 2016, we have grown to more than triple the size today and work with brands such as MSI, EA, and Activision.



What are our plans for 2021?

2021 will be another year of growth for us. We will go from 19 to 38 people, move into larger, brand new office facilities, and expand globally.



As our Head of Commercial Strategy, you will be responsible for working with our commercial and business strategy going forward. We are growing fast, but influencer marketing in esports is still a relatively new ad medium. So, your role will much about pioneering the way that brands reach gamers worldwide.



You will

- Build out Wehype's commercial and business strategy
- Develop Wehype's ad offering tailored to both gaming brands, non-gaming brands, and media agencies
- Identify and implement new business opportunities




Who you are

To thrive in this role, it is important to us that you have

- 10+ years in media and advertising
- Extensive experience from crafting scalable advertising formats, pricing models and media measurement processes
- Been part of a journey where you have seen a big change in ad formats and how these can be marketed to brands.
- Experience translating strategy into execution.
- Broad knowledge of process implementations, organizational structures, and using technology to optimize a function.
- Understands how to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial startup environment with a balance of doing the work and guiding the work.




Why join Wehype?

- We are growing extremely fast on the back of the booming gaming and esports momentum.
- Gaming stations (PC & Console) at work for fun and high-end work equipment (Mac or Windows) are provided for you to get the job done.
- You get the chance to explore the heart of Sweden in all its beauty.
- You are provided with the possibility to work remotely for extra safety during the pandemic and/or if you need extra flexibility for your daily routine.
- You will be backed by a supportive team that will do everything to help you succeed in your new role.
- A Wellness Grant to cover your gym/training costs is offered to you.
- You have access to free breakfast available at the office.
- A brand new office with all conveniences you can think of awaits you including: free electric scooters for your meetings, snacks, soft drinks.
- You have access to twenty-five (25) days vacation per year.




Are you excited about gaming, advertising, and strategy? Click connect today and let’s talk.