SR. ANALYST, CONSULTING & VALUATION
Chicago, IL or Los Angeles, CA
(Hybrid/Remote)
THE RUNDOWN
Playfly Sports is looking for a Sr. Analyst, Consulting & Valuation to join our team in Chicago or LA.
The Senior Analyst, Consulting & Valuation will be responsible for researching and delivering valuable insights utilizing syndicated and proprietary research resources, valuation tools, and data analysis. The role will focus on developing meaningful data insights stories for the sales team and clients, providing actionable insights and focused narratives to drive sales.
What You’ll Accomplish
- Establish a deep understanding of the Sponsorship landscape across the sports & entertainment landscape
- Perform detailed research assignments in areas including, but not limited to, property deep-dives, brand & category research, industry & asset trends, activation case studies, sponsorship deals analysis, etc.
- Translate findings into an easy-to-digest and compelling manner in client deliverables and serve as an authority figure on the information when sharing with sales team and clients
- Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding project requirements, interpretation of data, and the development of recommendations based on findings
- Develop a strong understanding of Playfly Premier’s propriety valuation methodology and processes to build strategies and solutions for clients
- Employ a strong sense of organization to manage tasks across multiple projects at once and participate in cross-departmental sharing of best practices and collaboration
- Work closely with your manager and collaborate with your team on data strategies, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Identify areas of opportunity for new processes and workflow for more efficiencies within the department.
- Effectively communicate difficult concepts to program stakeholders and modify personal approach and style to reflect changing circumstances
- Assist in mentoring entry level analysts in shaping the raw data into a cohesive story for each client.
- Lead client interviews to gather relevant information across commercial strategy projects
- Develop new approaches to communicating complex concepts, including through data visualization
- Other job-related duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ year(s) of relevant work experience in the sponsorship industry, valuation industry, or brand activation sector
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Finance, Statistics, Marketing, Economics, Market Research, or related field
- Experience with syndicated research and media sources, including Nielsen (National/Local TV, Scarborough), Vision, SponsorUnited, Relo, GWI, etc.
- Possess naturally curious mindset, enthusiasm working with data, strong adaptability, and sense of accountability
- Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including use of charting, formula writing, logic statements, pivot tables, index/lookups, and VBA
- Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify data and complex ideas into digestible takeaways for internal and external stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, able to use qualitative and quantitative data, transform that information to a visually pleasing and standalone presentation and confidently present to senior and executive leaders
- Knowledge of the US and International sports and entertainment sponsorship landscape
- Must be a team player and able to foster excellent internal and external working relationships
Travel, Lifting, Physical Requirements
- Minimal travel may be required to attend meetings, conduct trainings, etc.
Compensation
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The Base Pay Range For This Role Is
$67,000—$72,000 USD
What We Do
Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com
What We Stand For
At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
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