License Owner, New York - job 1 of 3

As a License Owner in New York with Stranger Soccer, you will encapsulate the essence of the brand by launching and operating the business. Key responsibilities include recruiting and training your core team and freelance game hosts, securing venues for soccer matches, and executing both digital and grassroots marketing strategies. You'll create a vibrant soccer community that encourages participants to come back for more games, all while collaborating with our supportive operations and technology team from Singapore.

To be considered for the License Owner role at Stranger Soccer, candidates should possess a profound passion for soccer along with strong ties to the local soccer community. A background in management or customer service is preferred, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit or experience. This role demands a self-starter who is capable of driving the brand forward and is motivated by success, given that the financial rewards will align with your effort and business savvy.

The business model for the License Owner at Stranger Soccer involves successfully launching and managing local soccer matches in your assigned territory. You will build a network of soccer enthusiasts and create a community that uses our mobile app to find and book games. The success of this model hinges on your ability to engage participants and promote the ease of playing soccer as a regular activity, ultimately leading to profitability as the community matures.

As a License Owner, you will receive robust training and ongoing support from the Stranger Soccer team based in Singapore. This includes operational guidance, marketing resources, and technological assistance to ensure that you have all the necessary tools to thrive. The collaborative environment is designed to empower you as you expand the presence of Stranger Soccer in New York and bring our mission to life.

The License Owner opportunity at Stranger Soccer is different from a traditional management role because it allows you the freedom to operate your own business with an established brand, giving you a sense of ownership and entrepreneurship. Instead of merely managing existing operations, you will build the brand from the ground up in your locale, which offers a unique blend of autonomy and community engagement centered around the joy of soccer.

When answering this question, connect your passion for soccer with the company’s mission, showcasing your desire to bring the joy of soccer to a broader audience. Highlight any relevant experience that fuels your motivation, whether it’s your involvement in soccer as a player, organizer, or fan.

You can effectively address this question by discussing strategies such as hosting introductory soccer events, leveraging social media for outreach, creating partnerships with local soccer organizations, and ensuring engaging interactions on the app. Emphasize your understanding of community dynamics and the need to foster relationships with players.

Reflect on a specific challenge you've encountered in a business context. Share the situation, the actions you took to address it, and the outcome, focusing on your problem-solving skills and adaptability. This can illustrate your capacity to navigate difficulties you might face while operating as a License Owner.

Talk about your promotional ideas, such as leveraging digital marketing, hosting events, or implementing referral programs. Stress the importance of understanding your target audience and adapting your marketing tactics to effectively engage with local soccer enthusiasts.

In your response, outline qualities such as strong leadership abilities, a passion for soccer, entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and excellent communication skills. Use examples to demonstrate how these qualities align with your own character and experiences.

Discuss your approach to listening to customer feedback, empathizing with their concerns, and swiftly resolving their issues. Highlight the importance of turning negative experiences into positive outcomes as a way to foster loyalty and strengthen the brand.

Share your vision for growth by discussing metrics you would track, types of events you would organize, and how you would engage with local facilities. Visualize the trajectory of the brand and your role in that narrative, showcasing your strategic thinking.

Elaborate on the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving common goals. Share examples of how you’ve fostered a team environment in past roles and why it is critical in the context of managing game hosts and team members.

Discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) you would focus on, such as player engagement, revenue growth, customer satisfaction ratings, and feedback from your team. Emphasize the importance of continuous improvement based on data-driven decisions.

Choose an innovative idea that aligns with Stranger Soccer’s mission and goals. Describe the initiative's potential impact and how you would go about implementing it to enhance user experiences, increase participation, or strengthen community ties around the sport.