Research Manager
Core
Managing research requirements for top-tier sports rights holders (leagues and clubs) by delivering quantitative insights, sponsorship evaluations, and economic impact studies.
Role type
Senior IC research manager (sports)
Builds
Actionable research reports, sponsorship evaluations, and economic impact studies for sports leagues and clubs
Domain
Sports analytics and market research
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Bespoke quantitative research, client relationship management, project management, data analysis, questionnaire design, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Qualitative research, AI application in research, sports research background, sales/business development, Q software, managing junior researchers
Technologies
Syndicated data tools, Q software, custom research methodologies
Responsibilities
Develop project plans and deliverables with the Research Director; Account manage a portfolio of top-tier sports accounts; Manage complex projects from brief to reporting; Conduct training sessions and deliver end-of-season reports; Submit proposals with competitive costings; Analyze data to identify trends and provide recommendations; Stay updated on sports landscape and new data techniques
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with account management focus
