License Owner, Minneapolis - job 1 of 2

As a License Owner at Stranger Soccer in Minneapolis, you will be tasked with bringing the brand to life within the community. This includes recruiting and training a small team, identifying prime football venues for games, overseeing scheduling, and ensuring every experience is delightful for customers. Marketing, both digital and hands-on, will also be a significant part of your role to ensure soccer enthusiasts are aware of and engage with the platform.

To step into the role of License Owner with Stranger Soccer in Minneapolis, you should have a passion for soccer and a strong local connection to the soccer scene. Ideally, you would bring a background in business management and customer service, alongside an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to scaling the brand in your assigned market.

As a License Owner, you'll benefit from comprehensive support from the Stranger Soccer headquarters in Singapore. This includes access to an operations and technology team that is ready to assist you in launching and managing your business effectively, helping you to focus on growing your franchise and delighting customers.

While a background in business management is preferred, a strong passion for soccer and a willingness to learn can also make you a great fit for the License Owner role. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited about the prospect of building a soccer community, we encourage you to apply even if you lack traditional business experience.

The financial compensation for the License Owner role at Stranger Soccer is designed to be performance-driven. Your earnings will correlate with how effectively you drive the business and engage the community, rewarding hard work and business acumen, allowing you to reap the benefits of your dedication and success.

In building a team for Stranger Soccer, I would focus on recruiting individuals who share a passion for soccer and align with the brand's vision. Engaging candidates in the hiring process would involve discussing their previous experience in sports management or customer service, and how they can contribute to creating an enjoyable atmosphere for our community.

To effectively market Stranger Soccer in Minneapolis, I would explore both digital marketing and community outreach. This could involve leveraging social media to create awareness, hosting events, or partnering with local soccer clubs to reach more players directly. Engaging content and promotions would help generate excitement and visibility for the Stranger Soccer experience.

Ensuring customer satisfaction during games as a License Owner would involve setting high standards for the game experience, from the organization of matches to post-game feedback. Encouraging open communication and promptly addressing concerns will create a welcoming environment, prompting players to continually return and enjoy the wonderful game of soccer.

Successfully launching the Stranger Soccer brand in Minneapolis hinges on understanding the local soccer culture. Establishing connections with local players, schools, and clubs would be critical. I would also gather data on preferred playing times and locations to tailor the offerings. A robust marketing strategy that resonates with local soccer enthusiasts is also paramount to building initial traction.

In my previous role, I identified an opportunity to enhance our community engagement activities, leading to the planning and execution of a series of local events that brought people together and boosted our brand visibility. This initiative required me to step into an entrepreneurial mindset, taking calculated risks while focusing on community needs to foster loyalty.

Measuring success as a License Owner would involve analyzing various metrics such as player engagement levels, the growth of the community, feedback from players, and financial performance. Additionally, tracking retention rates and customer satisfaction scores would provide insight into how well our team is meeting the needs of soccer enthusiasts in Minneapolis.

Some challenges I might face include establishing brand recognition and navigating local competition. To address these, I would prioritize community involvement, collaborate with local soccer organizations, and implement marketing strategies to highlight the unique aspects of Stranger Soccer that differentiate us from other offerings.

Promoting inclusivity and accessibility would involve ensuring games cater to players of varying skill levels and backgrounds. By offering different types of games suited for beginners and advanced players alike, and actively encouraging various community groups to participate, I can help foster an environment where everyone feels welcome.

Technology will be crucial in running a successful Stranger Soccer franchise. From using a mobile app to facilitate bookings, gathering data on player preferences, and managing schedules, tech tools enhance operational efficiency and improve player experiences. Embracing tech innovations will keep the brand relevant and responsive to the needs of the community.

Soccer has an innate ability to unite people from diverse backgrounds and create a sense of belonging. It fosters teamwork, encourages healthy competition, and builds friendships, all of which are essential for a thriving community. By making soccer accessible, Stranger Soccer connects individuals and strengthens community bonds, representing a vital avenue for social interaction.