Strategy & Integration Manager 

The organisation

Founded in 2017, Superstruct Entertainment is a London-based global live entertainment platform that owns and operates premium live music events and service businesses. Superstruct operates more than seventy large-scale music festivals and various event formats in Europe and Australia. Their key partnerships include leading experience-led festivals such as Sziget, Wacken Open Air, Defqon.1, Parookaville, Zwarte Cross, Boardmasters, Arenal Sound, and more.

The Netherlands is a vibrant, diverse and sophisticated festival market, propelled by the success of Dutch EDM artists and highly creative event formats. It is at the forefront of innovation and trends. And Superstruct Netherlands is the leading festival operator in the region, with more than twenty-five nationally and internationally renowned large-scale festivals, which attract more than 1.5 million visitors each year. Their Dutch portfolio includes well-known festivals such as Zwarte Cross, Defqon.1, Decibel Outdoor, DGTL, Mysteryland, Awakenings, Thunderdome, and Milkshake. The Netherlands is also home to other Superstruct events and business lines, such as the immersive audiovisual experience Amaze, harder styles artist agencies Platinum and Most Wanted DJ, and leading service businesses Liffin, Interstage, and Twofiftyk.

In June 2024, KKR acquired a majority stake in Superstruct. KKR will support Superstruct in its next phase of development as one of the key players in a fragmented sector that continues to grow, expand and professionalize, whilst preserving the creative and cultural DNA of the local festival brands.

The position

Superstruct Entertainment, a global live entertainment platform, owns and operates premium music events and service businesses. The Netherlands, a core market, has key opportunities to drive increased growth. The Strategy and Integration Manager integrates new acquisitions and strategic projects, while working closely with the wider Superstruct team and regional operations.

Tasks & responsibilities

The Strategy & Integration Manager, based at Superstruct Netherlands’ Amsterdam office, will play a crucial role in integrating newly acquired businesses and supporting existing operations. With a focus on strategic, commercial, and operational excellence, they will lead special projects and work on evaluating and implementing key initiatives both centrally and across Dutch operating businesses. This includes supporting strategic and operational planning processes, such as developing regional roadmaps.

Ownership of analysis, recommendations, and action plans will be central to the role. The Strategy & Integration Manager will perform deep-dive analysis on commercial and operational topics, including ticketing, food & beverage, brand partnerships, merchandise, accommodation & travel, and production, translating these insights into concrete, actionable recommendations. Additionally, the Strategy & Integration Manager will oversee the integration of new acquisitions in the Netherlands, ensuring alignment with Superstruct’s ways of working and implementing best practices for a seamless transition.

Emphasis on collaboration
This role is a pivotal part of a high-performing, collaborative team with a strong focus on collaboration and insights-sharing. The Strategy & Integration Manager will work closely with the Superstruct Netherlands Executive Committee, functional specialists, and local operating businesses to ensure alignment in resource allocation and project execution. Additionally, they will collaborate with peers in other regions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through best practices and learnings.

The Strategy & Integration Manager will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and adaptability to different business contexts. A highly methodical approach and the ability to handle multiple priorities independently are crucial. Qualities that align with the Superstruct Netherlands culture – self-starting, hands-on, resilient, agile, dynamic, ambitious, and low ego – are key for success in this role, which will report into the Superstruct Netherlands Executive Committee and Superstruct’s Strategy & Integration function in London.

“We act as a true business partner to the operating businesses, working closely and effectively together on key initiatives to drive professionalization and sustainable, long-term growth. As a Strategy & Integration Manager, every project you take on is infused with this growth mindset and focused on unlocking potential to build a strong and resilient business and deliver the best possible fan experience.” – Nicklas Holgersson, Director of Strategy & Integration

Candidate profile*

The ideal candidate may come from a strategy or operations consulting background or have transitioned from consulting a few years ago to apply their skills in a hands-on, entrepreneurial setting. With a strong track record in scaling organizational projects and expertise in business transitions and growth, they will thrive in this role. Bringing strengths in both operational and strategic dimensions, the candidate should excel in process definition, workflow development, and people management, with a focus on engagement and change management for smooth execution. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of a private equity-backed buy-and-build platform within the fast-paced live entertainment industry.

• Over 7 years of experience
• Background in strategy or operations consulting
• Entrepreneurial and commercial mindset
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical, with strong attention to detail
• Self-starting and hands-on
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

* Research shows that while male candidates feel confident enough to apply when they meet about 60% of the requirements, female candidates only apply when they tick every box. So if this role has your name on it, but you’re not sure about the criteria, we still want to hear from you.

Interested?

You can apply for this position by using the link below. Superstruct is working with Top of Minds to fill this vacancy.