ABOUT ELEVATE:
Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.
Our team of 700+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Working at Elevate is special. Only here will you get to:
- Shape the industry: Work directly with senior executives, team presidents, league commissioners, and team owners to shape the future of sports and entertainment
- Drive high-impact work: Lead engagements that inform multi-billion dollar investment decisions, transform geographies, and drive economic development
- Expand global reach: Guide the growth of sports and entertainment across an expanding global footprint
- Learn from the best: Join a leadership team of sports industry veterans with decades of experience — and help define the next chapter
SR ANALYST, INSIGHTS - COLLEGE OVERVIEW:
Elevate is looking for a Senior Analyst - College to join our fast-growing Insights team. The Insights team is the throughline across all Elevate's verticals, charged with delivering data-backed strategic roadmaps that answer our clients' biggest questions.
As a Senior Analyst - College, you will be an integral member of our collegiate consulting teams — bringing structured problem-solving, analytical rigor, and a bias toward collaboration to high-impact business challenges in an ever-evolving landscape. Day-to-day, you will break down complex problems, conduct primary and secondary research, build financial models, develop polished presentations, and translate data into compelling stories that move clients to action. This role spans a range of Elevate service lines, including hospitality strategy, partnership sales and valuation, and brand representation.
This role is preferably based in one of Elevate's offices (Charlotte, New York, Santa Clara, or Nashville), but remote candidates will also be considered. This role requires the ability to travel, with flexibility for evening and weekend engagements as needed.
What You'll Do
Analysis & Problem-Solving
- Break down complex problems using hypothesis-led thinking and rigorous analysis to generate insights that shape strategic decisions
- Analyze high-volume data sets to identify trends, quantify impact, and develop actionable recommendations
- Build and maintain financial models to inform pricing strategy, revenue forecasting, and business opportunity assessment
- Leverage data, digital platforms, and emerging capabilities — including generative AI — to support analysis and accelerate decision-making
Research & Stakeholder Engagement
- Conduct primary research including survey design, execution, and results reporting
- Facilitate client and stakeholder interviews, including content development, scheduling, and execution
- Perform secondary research on teams, venues, competitors, market trends, and industry dynamics
Storytelling & Deliverables
- Translate data into compelling narratives through polished slide decks and high-quality data visualizations
- Develop and present clear, actionable recommendations to internal teams and external client partners
- Own defined workstreams — such as market sizing, benchmarking, scenario planning, or research — and deliver finished work products on time and at a high standard
What You'll Bring
Experience
- 2+ years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or an equivalent analytical role at a leading organization
- Sports or entertainment industry experience is a plus
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong financial modeling skills, with proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
- Ability to structure ambiguity and develop frameworks that guide project approach, timelines, and decision-making
- Exceptional research skills with the ability to translate data insights into stories that move clients to action
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and deck-building experience
- Proficiency across MS Office and Google Drive suites
- Excels at collaborating with cross-functional internal stakeholders
- AI-curious: a genuine interest in exploring how emerging AI tools can enhance analytical work and client delivery
Attributes
- Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and attention to detail
- Results-driven with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage concurrent projects under deadline pressure
- Collaborative and adaptable — willing to take on varied responsibilities depending on the needs of each engagement
POSITION DETAILS:
- Full Time, Exempt - Anticipated Salary $75,000 - $80,000 + Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more
- 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
- Unlimited PTO, 14 Paid Holidays + Paid Parental Leave
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at [email protected]
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
