Market Research Analyst

at  Legends

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Collegiate, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, IQ, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, marketing, finance, statistics, or related field.
• Preferred 1 to 3 years of experience working in market research or financial planning environment, with a background in sports business a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly proficient in writing, communication and research.
• Desire to present formal client presentations with property client.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, communicate workload with supervision and understand when to escalate potential issues.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking, and able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness to travel.

EDUCATION

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Accounting
• Bachelors or better in Finance
• Bachelors or better in Marketing

SKILLS

Preferred

• Microsoft Office(Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook)
• Research
• Time Management

THE ROLE

Legends College is seeking a self-motivated and passionate individual to join our collegiate division as a Market Analyst. The collegiate team provides services to Legend’s university partners to arm them with objective and actionable information to drive informed business decisions to maximize revenues in the context of market realities. The Market Analyst will report to the Manager, Collegiate Partnerships and be responsible for conducting market research, financial modeling and report preparation for our client partners including analysis of trends within industries, market assessments, comparable and competitive benchmarking, survey development and analysis, and financial modeling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with the delivery of market and financial feasibility studies for our collegiate partners.
• Engage in front-end research and financial projections.
• Analyze local market characteristics and economic trends.
• Develop comprehensive comparative analysis.
• Conduct research utilizing CSL’s internal and external resources.
• Work with clients to identify, create and implement new ideas, inventory and opportunities that drive revenue.
• Translate data into summaries and analysis with conclusions that deliver on objectives and support proactive insights and recommendations.
• Maintain and enhance database and industry contacts.
• Deliver superior customer service and meet client needs, commitments, and deadlines.