Manager, or Senior Manager, Insights & Strategy (Measurement & Analytics)

Intersport Sponsorship Valuation AnalystBackground Location: office Monday through Thursday (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200, Chicago, IL) and work-from-home Fridays Type: Full-time position Department: Insights & Strategy Reports to: Head of Measurement Practice, Insights & Strategy Overview Intersport is an award-winning agency and leader in creating and executing content, events and experiences that attract and engage passionate audiences across sports and entertainment. The agency's industry-leading team of 200+ is driven by expertise in large-scale event planning and management, experiential marketing, premium hospitality, content marketing and production, partnership consulting and research, measurement and valuation for 50+ clients. Intersport is recognized as the largest independent producer of major college and high school sports events and experiences and is the proud owner and operator of the "Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's" and the "Double Eagle Club" in Augusta, GA. The Chicago-based agency also is the majority owner and operator of the APP TOUR, the world's first, largest and only sanctioned professional pickleball tour. Founded in 1985, Intersport is headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in New York and Tampa. The Insights & Strategy team supports all areas of expertise and is integral to providing existing clients with a variety of solutions as well as furthering business development efforts. While all members of the Insights & Strategy team are expected to be well-rounded sports and entertainment marketers, we are seeking a strategic thinker who enjoys solving business problems through data. Success in this role requires someone who can quickly master Intersport's proprietary sponsorship valuation methodology, think creatively about how to analyze and interpret data, and turn analysis into clear business recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to become one of the industry's leading experts in sponsorship valuation while working across many of the world's most recognized sports and entertainment properties and biggest brands.ResponsibilitiesAssist fellow team members in providing the thought leadership, guidance and direction that serves as the foundation for the sports and entertainment marketing strategies and activation platforms of both clients and prospectsBuild trusted relationships across clients and internal teamsDevelop a comprehensive understanding of client marketing objectives and how Intersport's practice groups are uniquely positioned to achieve those goalsMeasurement, Valuation, and AnalyticsQuickly learn and apply Intersport's proprietary sponsorship valuation methodology and the tools and processes that support itProvide measurement and analytics-related support necessary for developing new business proposals, strategies, and recommendations to clients, prospects, and internal stakeholdersAnalyze large, complex, and often incomplete datasets to support sponsorship valuation and strategic decision makingHelp translate findings and develop recommendations and points of view to best leverage data, research, and analytics to inform sponsorship strategy, activation, and optimizationDevelop compelling presentations that combine analytical rigor with persuasive narrative to build a comprehensive story rooted in data to bring insights to life in the real worldDemonstrate excitement for findings and recommendations and apply an outward bound, consultative approach to informing colleagues, including members of the Insights & Strategy team, internal Intersport account teams and external client teams, about how your findings can drive Intersport's or a client's businessContinuously identify opportunities to improve methodologies and processesLeadership and Team DevelopmentCoach, mentor, and develop junior team members through feedback and subject matter expertiseReview work for quality, accuracy and consistency while reinforcing best practicesHelp build a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on continuous improvementSalary and Benefits The targeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000, depending on full-time, non-internship professional relevant experience. Manager requires 4 (four) to 6 (six) years' experience; Senior Manager requires 6 (six) to 8 (eight) years' experience. This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees. This position does not include bonuses, commissions, or other incentives.QualificationsMinimum of four (4) years of experience in sponsorship measurement, analytics, valuation, research, consulting, or related marketing disciplinesDemonstrated experience providing sponsorship measurement and analytics-focused deliverablesExemplary verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and cross-functional teams Application of superior prioritization and time-management skillsDetail and process orientatedAbility to produce high quality work at a fast paceFlexibility to work both independently and as part of a teamAdvanced Excel skills are essential, including manipulating large datasets, building analytical models and improving efficiencyDemonstrated success coaching, mentoring or managing team membersIntersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.