Most commonly reported Work Activities

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Organising, Planning, and Prioritising Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish your work.

The Work

Esport organisations gather talented esport athletes and content creators, invest in them through financial supports and training, and capitalise on the exposure when their talent finds success.

An organisation manager is responsible for running the business. They decide which games to participate in, which athletes to sign, and who to hire to help them manage all the necessary work.

It’s also important todevelop and maintain relationships with partners, especially commercial sponsors and brand partnerships.

In 2021, over 60% of the revenue of esport organisations came from commercial sponsorships.

Many organisations promote themselves as a lifestyle brand and make money by selling merchandise and memberships. An organisation manager will also have to weigh in on this part of the business.

The hours for this job can be very demanding, as esports often takes place in the evenings and weekends, while general business happens during the day — sometimes across time sones.

Work tasks...

• Develop and maintain a relationship with investors and commercial sponsors to ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
• Understand the strategy for the organisation, how it will stand out from its peers, and how to ensure the brand stays relevant.
• Make hiring decisions around the administrative staff in the organisation, and also the signing of esport talent (which often changes from season to season).
• Help athletes to reach their peak performance by ensuring they have access to equipment, coaching, flights, and opportunities to build their personal brand.

Most commonly reported Work Tasks

• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
• Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximise investments, or increase efficiency.
• Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organisation officials, or staff members.
• Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
• Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
• Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

To become an organisation manager, it’s important to have a passion for esports, a keen business sense, and a strong network. A natural way to develop these is by running an amateur esport organisation in a voluntary capacity — such as an esports club in a school or college.

There are courses across Europe which specialise in teaching esports and its business elements; these make a great starting point. It’s also possible to transition into esports business from other roles; this is a very common career pathway.

Further Info

• British Esports — Esports Organisation Manager
• IntoGames — Esports Team Owner
• Hitmarker Career Advice

Last Updated: January, 2023

Salary Range (thousands per year)* €35k - €65k

Salaries vary by employer, company, progrmme, prize money, location, experience, duties, role, and can be on a pro rata basis. 

Data Source(s):
Zip/ Indeed/ Morgan McKInley/ Indeed/ Sigmar/ Excel/ Sigmar/ Prosperity

Last Updated: March, 2024

* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).

Employment levels fell in this occupation between 2021 and 2022, with 6,000 fewer people employed compared to pre-COVID-19 levels. The CSO Census data shows that employment numbers were small across the individual roles included in this occupation; although the Census shows that there was some growth over the period 2016 to 2022, this was primarily related to fitness instructors.

A half of all persons employed in this occupation worked part-time, far exceeding the national average of 22%. Employment permits issued for this group related to professional sports players sports coaches/instructors. The rising cost of living is likely to have an impact on the demand for the services provided by many people working in these occupations.

An increased use of digital fitness, particularly during COVID-19, may also have an impact on future demand for these roles, along with a shift in the skills profile required (e.g. digital skills). As such, the outlook for this occupation is uncertain, with any potential employment growth dependent on the levels of consumer discretionary spending.

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