VP of Business Strategy & Analytics

Buffalo Sabres•Buffalo, NY

9h•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The VP of Business Strategy and Analytics will lead the organization’s enterprise-wide data, analytics, and strategic insights functions. This executive role will be responsible for building and scaling best-in-class business intelligence, analytics, CRM, and data strategy capabilities to drive smarter decision-making, revenue growth, fan engagement and operational excellence. This role will oversee a team spanning data analytics, CRM and business solutions. This role will partner closely with senior leadership across finance, accounting, ticket sales & service, corporate partnerships, and marketing.

Requirements

Proven leader with at least 10 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Strategy or Analytics; preferably with sports, entertainment or media industries
Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Computer Science or related field; Masters or MBA is preferred
Deep knowledge of CRM, ticketing platforms, marketing analytics, pricing models and sponsorship valuation frameworks
Experience with advanced analytics tools (SQL, R, Python), data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) and CRM systems (KORE)
Demonstrated success in building, scaling and managing high-performing analytics teams
Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

Masters or MBA is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead strategy and analytics team to ensure processes and technology align towards impactful results
Drive business strategy, consumer research and insights and analysis initiatives
Work closely with appropriate stakeholders to develop vision, strategy, goals and objectives for the strategy and analytics team
Lead efforts to develop advanced predictive models to increase revenue through predictive buying, cross sell/upsell and renewal forecasting
Oversee ongoing analysis of marketing investments and ROIs for product, category and audience segmentation performance across all channels
Proactively identify opportunities for new reporting, analytics, and research methodologies and best practices; design strategic service offerings and approaches that will demonstrate value and deliver business results
Interpret multiple data sources for insights to inform strategic planning and tactics to drive the business
Collaborate with cross-departmental leaders to translate data into actionable consumer stories and strategic and tactical recommendations
Maintain upmost confidentiality
Other duties or projects as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical plans
Supplemental vision care
Dental care
Life insurance coverage
Fully paid short term and long term disability
401(k) with employer matching
Annual discretionary defined employer contributions
Vacation
Sick days
Volunteer days
Diversity days
Complimentary tickets to Bufalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans when available
Annual health and wellness offerings including but not limited to lunch and learns, fitness classes, wellness fair, and challenges
Many annual social events for employees and families to enjoy, including various holiday parties and activities
DEI Committee and annual initiatives
ERG (Employee Resource Groups)
Community volunteer opportunities