General Manager

FeverUp
Shanghai, China

Who this role is best for

Geared toward seasoned general managers comfortable with end-to-end market ownership and high-level partnership structuring, with a focus on live entertainment and global operations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in management consulting and a track record of structuring landmark partnerships
    — “10+ years of experience in a top-tier management consulting firm”
  • Individuals with proven leadership in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams and a strong client-facing presence
    — “Extensive leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments”
  • Professionals with a background in business development and experience in scaling experiential content globally
    — “Join us if you want to source world-class content, build long-term partnerships, and help scale the most exciting experiences across global markets”

Things to consider

  • This role requires full ownership of market performance and project delivery, not just strategic oversight
    — “Own the full lifecycle of each project to ensure operational excellence and high-quality delivery”
  • Fluency in English is mandatory, with no mention of other language requirements
    — “Fluency in English is required for this role”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in structuring long-term partnerships with cultural or entertainment industry leaders
    — “originate and lead the most strategic conversations in the local entertainment industry to structure partnerships”
  • Emphasize leadership in high-pressure environments and team ownership mindset
    — “Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing local team, instilling a strong ownership mindset”
  • Showcase data-driven decision-making and performance optimization in prior roles
    — “Drive performance through rigorous prioritization and data-driven decision making”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • defined and drove growth strategy
  • structured landmark partnerships
  • built strong client leadership
  • ensured operational excellence
  • hired and developed high-performing local teams
Typical background
10+ years of experience in top-tier management consultingbackground in business development

Skills & requirements

Required

Business DevelopmentOperationsStrategyTeam LeadershipData-driven Decision MakingMarket P&L Oversight

Preferred

Networking With High-level Decision-makersExperience In General Management

Stack & domain

Business DevelopmentNetworkingPartnership StructuringMarket P&LTeam HiringTeam DevelopmentTeam LeadershipData-driven Decision MakingCross-functional CollaborationLeadershipOwnership MindsetAccountabilityClosing MentalityStrategic CollaborationPerformance MotivationLive EntertainmentEvent CreationMarketplace ScalingContent CurationMarket PresenceBusiness StrategyTeam Management

About the role

Original posting from FeverUp via Greenhouse

Hey there!

We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.

Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. 

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right? 

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!

Ready to be part of the experience? 

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

Meet the Team

At Fever, our Business Development team is at the heart of the marketplace, making the discovery of amazing things to do effortless. We are responsible for sourcing, curating, and growing top experiential content across global markets, from immersive pop-ups to headline cultural events.

Our mission is to bring the best experiences to the platform while helping partners grow their portfolios, increase turnover, and achieve long-term success. This means working closely with creators, producers, agencies, and cultural leaders to scale their projects through Fever.

Collaboration is key: we partner daily with Marketing, User Support, Category Management, Lead Generation, Partner Support, and Sales Ops to ensure every experience added to the marketplace reaches its full potential.

Join us if you want to source world-class content, build long-term partnerships, and help scale the most exciting experiences across global markets.

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional, entrepreneurial General Manager to lead and scale our presence in the market. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of business development, operations, and strategy. You will own the market end-to-end: from originating and structuring landmark partnerships to ensuring flawless execution on the ground.

What You’ll Do

Define and drive the growth strategy for your market by identifying highest-value opportunities and translating them into scalable partnerships.

Originate and lead the most strategic conversations in the local entertainment industry to structure partnerships that create long-term value.

Act as the face of Fever, building strong, trust-based client leadership and positioning the company as a key strategic collaborator.

Oversee the market P&L and own the full lifecycle of each project to ensure operational excellence and high-quality delivery.

Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing local team, instilling a strong ownership mindset and a culture of accountability.

Drive performance through rigorous prioritization and data-driven decision making to continuously optimize local operations.

Who You Are

You bring 10+ years of experience in a top-tier management consulting firm, complemented by experience in general management or high-growth environments.

A proven "Closer" Mentality with a track record in business development and networking with high-level decision-makers.

You possess an ownership mindset, taking full responsibility for flawless execution and delivery beyond the contract signature.

An exceptional networker with the ability to build rapport quickly with both corporate executives and creative partners.

Extensive leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Data-driven and analytical, with the ability to use insights to optimize operations and track market performance.

Fluency in English is required for this role.

Top-notch academic background (MBA is a plus)

Why You'll Love it Here:

Attractive compensation package consisting of significant stock package, base salary, and performance-based bonus

40% discount on all Fever events and experiences + free Candlelight voucher.

Language learning support: English and Spanish lessons

Dynamic international team: a talented group creating a great work environment

#LI-Hybrid 

Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch

Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.

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Source: FeverUp careers (Greenhouse)

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