Overview

Major League Soccer’s Strategy and Business Intelligence group is tasked with supporting strategic decision making and resource allocation across the League – with a focus on driving fan growth, revenue collection, and operating efficiencies – by providing impactful data driven insights, analysis, and recommendations.

The group is seeking a Senior Manager, Fan & Market Insights who will lead the design and management of an online MLS fan panel/community and manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has a deep interest and curiosity in consumer behaviors and the analytical background to interpret and develop new insights that will be shared across the organization.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Transform enterprise business questions and challenges into fan insights projects/activities via online MLS fan community, including identifying methodology and approach, crafting research instruments (questionnaire, discussion guides, etc.), conducting data analysis, and delivering results that translate findings into actionable insights
Lead management of online MLS fan community, engaging panel on a regular cadence through surveys, focus groups, and other activities to uncover insights that drive strategic decision making across the organization
Manage MLS fan community engagement roadmap, ensuring consistent deployment of surveys and activities on a pre-determined frequency to fully use resource and keep panelists engaged
Build and deliver insights presentations to executive level League and Club partners, with attention to detail, cogent takeaways, and intuitive design
Champion the voice of the fan across the Enterprise, keeping a pulse on key trends, attitudes, and behaviors of soccer fans
Handle key market research vendor relationships to ensure high quality execution, effective reporting, and timely delivery of projects
Lead other ad-hoc custom research projects or analysis as needed

Additional Responsibilities

Assist in any Strategy & Business Intelligence department initiatives or special projects
Interpret and apply syndicated data to further support custom primary studies and provide broader insights to internal business partners
Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
7+ years experience in market research and strategic insights creation
Experience in both qualitative and quantitative consumer-based research

Required Skills

Outstanding project management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet timelines with minimal direction
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to draw conclusions and extract meaningful insights from data
High degree of intellectual curiosity and creative insight
Strong presentation skills and comfortability with presenting to senior level audiences
Strong social skills and effectively communicate, both written and verbally
Excellent market research survey writing skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
Proven decision making and problem-solving skills
Broad understanding of the sports and entertainment industry
Strong experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Desired Skills

Experience leading a market research online community
Experience with programming quantitative and qualitative surveys and activities
Moderation experience a plus

Total Rewards

Starting Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000. MLS/SUM base salaries are contingent upon several factors including individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.

We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent through the following:

Benefits – comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a suite of programs to promote well-being including a $500 Wellness Reimbursement. A generous PTO offering, and hybrid Office/Remote Work Schedule are also offered to promote Work-Life balance.
Career & Professional Development – on the job training, feedback, and on-going educational opportunities to continue your personal and professional development.
Employee Engagement – office perks, discounts and employee events that go “beyond the traditional paycheck” to make you feel a part of our team and inspire you to elevate the Game!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. MLS/SUM complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.