Market Research Specialist

at  The Sports Facilities Companies

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the Nation’s leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 30+ managed venues and 1500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $250 million in economic impact each year.
SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC ("SFA") is accepting applications for the Market Research Specialist position. We are seeking an exceptional individual dedicated to high performance, accuracy, hard work, and achieving excellence.
Based out of SFA’s corporate headquarters in Clearwater, FL, the Market Research Specialist will play a key role for SFA by collecting, assessing, and reporting on the internal and external market and industry data that forms the foundation of our institutional-grade analyses and forecasts. Utilizing both industry reports and self-conducted research, the Market Research Specialist will assist with the development of comprehensive market opportunity reports, feasibility studies, economic impact reports, presentations, and other technical documents. Additionally, the Market Research Specialist will play a supporting role in the coordination and communication of internal and external projects, which may encompass new business opportunities, current project tracking and organization, and resource/project/client management.
The ideal candidate must be able to work autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, information science, sports management, or related field.
• Must be literate in Adobe InDesign.
• Experience translating financial data and market research information in to documented report & presentation materials.
• Experience in business plan development, market analysis, and business analysis function preferred; can be academic in nature.
• Experience in operations at sports, recreation, wellness, or entertainment venue preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to speak, write, and listen in a manner that clarifies issues, promotes closure and delivers information in a clear and concise manner.
• High level of energy with comfort in a fast-paced environment where multiple initiatives are happening simultaneously.
• Excellent computer skills; experience in Microsoft Office tools and resources, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to synthesize and articulate large quantities of information.
• Detail oriented with the ability to perform precise data analysis.
• Ability to adapt to and adopt new technologies and tools for analyzing, narrating, and presenting findings.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time

• Using a variety of sources, collect and analyze data on potential customer demographics/socioeconomics, activity participation rates, and behaviors to identify potential markets, market segments, and factors affecting product demand
• Gather and consolidate primary partner and competitor data related to programs, products, services, financial performance, market share, and other activity
• Gather and consolidate secondary market data from public sources such as government and university reports, company literature, internet sources, and syndicated data resources.
• Transfer detailed numerical data into a narrative form for business plans, feasibility studies, financial reports, and other technical documents
• Scope out the length of time and difficulty of tasks and projects, set objectives and goals, and independently meet key deadlines throughout the project management process
• Lead internal project tracking to support team resource management and client communication
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management