Manager, Business Insights & Analytics - MLS

Position Summary Bay FC is seeking a strategic, analytically driven Manager of Business Insights & Analytics to serve as a key thought partner to senior leadership and functional department heads. This role will own the club's analytical narrative, translating complex data into clear, compelling business recommendations that directly influence commercial strategy. As a senior individual contributor and emerging leader within the insights & analytics function, you will shape how the organization uses data to make decisions. You will drive cross-functional analytics initiatives, develop sophisticated models, and serve as the primary analytics partner for stakeholders across Partnerships. This role reports directly to the Director, Business Insights & Analytics. Responsibilities Sponsorship & Revenue Analytics Own the sponsorship measurement framework end-to-end by integrating brand exposure, fan sentiment, and digital performance data into compelling partner recaps. Develop robust sales prospecting models to identify and prioritize high-value brand categories, and ground pitches in audience insights and ROI projection Strategic Business Partnership Serve as the embedded analytics partner for senior stakeholders in Partnership Sales and Marketing, proactively identifying opportunities and surfacing insights that influence organizational strategy Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical frameworks and deliver findings in formats that drive executive-level decision-making Lead recurring business reviews, presenting data-backed narratives to department heads and C-suite with clarity and confidence Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation Design and execute end-to-end analytical projects: problem framing, data collection and unification, modeling, insight synthesis, and stakeholder communication Develop predictive models and segmentation frameworks that enhance partnership targeting, activation strategy, and long-term sponsor ROI Lead brand health and partnership effectiveness research to synthesize into strategic narratives for new business sales and partner renewal conversations Champion a test-and-learn culture by designing measurement frameworks and interpreting A/B tests Qualifications 5 to 7 years of experience in analytics, business insights, or data science roles. Strong experience translating data into business impact, particularly in revenue-generating functions Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or R Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Preferred Experience in sports, media, or sponsorship analytics Bachelor’s degree in a related field Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, KORE, Relo Metrics, Tixr or similar tools Experience working with fan, marketing, or customer data Experience leveraging AI tools to automate workflows, enhance analysis, and improve business processes across analytics and operational use cases Compensation The anticipated salary for this role starts at $120,000. Hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope. Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bay FC