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Role Overview

We are looking for a VIP Account Manager to join our VIP team and work with VIP and pre-VIP players.

The role combines VIP support, account management, and retention. You will handle incoming communication via chat, email, and messengers, build long-term player relationships, identify retention risks, and proactively engage with players when needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming communication from VIP and pre-VIP players through live chat, email, and messengers.

• Be the first point of contact when a player becomes a VIP: introduce the VIP program, explain the benefits, and build a strong relationship from the beginning.

• Build and maintain personalized, long-term relationships with VIP players.

• Provide high-quality support and resolve player issues from start to finish.

• Work with assigned player segments and complete tasks such as campaign follow-ups, targeted outreach, and feedback collection.

• Identify retention risks and changes in player behavior and take proactive action.

• Reactivate inactive VIP players and support their return to the platform.

• Communicate personalized bonuses, promotions, and exclusive offers according to the VIP strategy.

• Clearly explain bonus and promotion terms to players.

• Coordinate with internal teams such as Payments, Support, and Risk to resolve complex player issues.

• Make outbound calls when necessary to support communication with VIP players.

• Maintain accurate information about player interactions, preferences, and feedback in the CRM.

• Monitor player activity and basic performance data to identify opportunities for retention and engagement.

• Meet individual and team KPIs related to retention, reactivation, deposits, and player engagement.

Requirements

• Previous experience in customer support, account management, VIP service, sales, or a similar client-facing role.

• Experience in iGaming, online casino, betting, or VIP/premium customer service is a strong plus.

• Fluent English and Italian— required for daily work communication.

• Fluent Ukrainian or Russian — required for communication with the team.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Proactive approach and willingness to take initiative without always waiting for detailed instructions.

• Ability to handle a high volume of messages while maintaining communication quality.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex customer situations independently.

• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on building long-term relationships.

• Ability to work with different types of communication: chats, messengers, email, and occasional outbound calls.

• Familiarity with CRM systems and basic data analysis is a plus.

• Comfortable working in a shift-based environment, including weekends and holidays.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of attention to detail.