Business Development Manager (Crypto Casino & Sportsbook) at Blitzed. About Blitzed. Blitzed is a fast-growing crypto casino and sportsbook focused on building a strong brand, sharp product, and scalable distribution. We move fast, test partners quickly, and double down on what drives quality players and sustainable revenue.. The Role. We’re hiring a Business Development Manager to source, close, and grow high-impact partnerships. This includes strategic affiliates, media buyers, communities, KOL networks, platforms/tools, and brand collaborations. You’ll own the pipeline end-to-end—from prospecting to negotiation to launch—and work closely with marketing, product, and ops to scale partner-led acquisition.. What You’ll Do. Build and manage a BD pipeline: prospecting, outreach, qualification, pitching, and closing. . Identify and secure partnerships across: affiliates, influencer networks, streamers, media properties, communities, SaaS/tools, and strategic referrers. . Structure and negotiate commercial terms (rev share, CPA, hybrid, flat fees, exclusivity, geo splits, performance tiers). . Coordinate onboarding: tracking setup (UTMs, postbacks, codes), creative assets, landing pages, compliance checks. . Own partner performance after launch: weekly check-ins, optimisation plans, promos, and scaling decisions. . Work with Finance/Legal on contracts, invoicing, payment terms, and partner risk controls. . Collaborate with Growth/Paid teams to test new channels and convert partner insights into repeatable playbooks. . Track and report commercial performance: sign-ups, FTDs, deposit volume, NGR, retention signals, CAC/CPA. . Represent Blitzed at industry events and build a strong network in iGaming + crypto. . What Success Looks Like (First 60–90 Days). A clear partner segmentation + target list (top 50–100 prospects). . 10–20 active partners onboarded (mix of test + scale), with clean tracking. . First scalable partnerships producing consistent FTDs/deposits at target CPA/NGR. . A simple pipeline + performance dashboard shared weekly with leadership. . 2–6+ years in BD / partnerships / affiliate management (iGaming, crypto, fintech, e-commerce, or performance marketing). . Strong negotiation skills and comfort with commercial structures (CPA/rev share/hybrid). . Proven ability to prospect and close deals independently. . Highly organised with pipeline discipline (CRM hygiene, follow-ups, deal notes). . Data-driven: understands KPIs and can optimise based on performance. . Excellent communication—clear, fast, and reliable with internal teams and external partners. . Nice to Have. Experience in iGaming/casino/sportsbook or a regulated/grey-category environment. . Existing network of affiliates, media buyers, communities, or KOL agencies. . Understanding of tracking/postbacks and attribution basics. . Familiarity with crypto payments / on-chain considerations and wallet flows. . KPIs You’ll Own. Active partners onboarded per month . FTDs / deposit volume / NGR driven by partners . Blended CPA / payback period . Partner retention and scaling rate . Tracking accuracy (postback/codes working, reporting reliability). Company Location: United Arab Emirates.
Business Development Manager (Crypto Casino & Sportsbook) at Blitzed