Manager, Simulcast Operations

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Lyndon, KY

28d

About The Position

In this exciting position, you will play a key role in managing various aspects of corporate simulcast processes for our racing operations across domestic and international markets. Working closely with the Sr. Director and SVP of Content, you will support in the purchase, sales, distribution and promotion of pari-mutuel wagering content, working closely with both owned-and-operated racing properties and third-party clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Support simulcast wagering sales, distribution and promotion
Must be able to plan effectively and work independently with a high level of initiative
Excellent time management skills
Detailed project planning and execution
Ability to maintain project goals and communicate processes as needed
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
Ability to recognize client relationship differences and manage accordingly
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Effective organizational and analytical skills with an eye for process creation and improvement
Experience using internal and external reporting systems to organize and analyze data for decision making purposes
Experience creating and maintaining work process systems

Responsibilities

Facilitate management of the purchase, sale, distribution and promotion of pari-mutuel wagering content to all domestic and international wagering outlets
Analyzes, administers, and manages simulcast pari-mutuel agreements across all properties
Interacts and coordinates with owned-and-operated racing properties and third-party clients on simulcast operations and general oversight of the simulcast network
Maintains knowledge of delinquent money room and host fee settlement collections to assist Corporate Finance as needed
Work with settlement department on international invoices
Establishes and preserves relationships to provide support to all CDI entities and third-party simulcast partner tracks (domestic and international)
Supports the oversight and enforcement of simulcast wagering integrity and security policies
Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting for track performance across CDI properties using data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement
Coordinates functions relating to purchase, sale and distribution of select international racing product
Communicates with other departments to collect pertinent race information for promotion of race events and wagering opportunities
Adheres to a flexible schedule that may include working hours outside of normal office operations (keeping up to date with and able to react to weekend correspondences; working weekends during Derby and other peak seasons)
Creates and maintains marketing materials (calendars, race meet information, etc.) for simulcast operations
Stays up-to-date with horseracing news and provides updates as appropriate
Manages contract archive and executes storage of sensitive information
Other duties may be assigned.