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Director, Insights

Elevate

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 135000 - 150000

Posted: 1 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

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 peoples precious time and attention. Established in 2018 Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive 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 worlds most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevates 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 600 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.
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

DIRECTOR INSIGHTS OVERVIEW:

Elevate is looking for a Director Insights to join our fast-growing Insights team. The Insights team is the throughline across all Elevates verticals charged with delivering data-backed strategic roadmaps that answer our clients biggest questions.
*We may also consider applicants that are at the Sr. Director level and would calibrate the role accordingly.

As a Director Insights you will own the full arc of client engagements from scoping and structuring to final delivery and relationship stewardship while simultaneously building and leading the team that executes them. You will set the standard for analytical rigor and executive-level storytelling serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and play a central role in growing Elevates practice through business development and internal leadership. This role spans a range of Elevate service lines including hospitality strategy partnership sales and valuation brand representation and venue feasibility.

This role is preferably based in one of Elevates 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 YOULL DO:

Engagement Leadership

Lead client engagements end-to-end: define scope and objectives mobilize project teams structure deliverables and direct on-time high-quality delivery of all work products

Develop and present strategic recommendations grounded in rigorous analysis and client context incorporating external benchmarks to strengthen the case for change and inform target-state design

Oversee the development of financial models and validate key assumptions to inform business opportunities pricing strategy revenue forecasting and partnership valuation

Facilitate buy-in of proposed solutions from senior management C-suite executives team owners and league stakeholders escalating risks and resolving issues proactively

Analytics & Strategic Problem-Solving

Lead a hypothesis-driven analytical approach across engagements applying structured problem-solving to identify root causes quantify impact and translate data into actionable recommendations

Design and manage surveys stakeholder interviews and focus groups synthesizing findings into strategic narratives

Champion the use of emerging AI capabilities digital platforms and data tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of client delivery

Storytelling & Executive Communication

Set the standard for deliverable quality ensuring every deck visualization and written recommendation is answer first and tells a compelling data-driven story

Present complex findings to senior audiences with clarity confidence and precision translating analytical depth into language that drives executive decision-making

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients building relationships that extend beyond individual engagements

Team & Practice Leadership

Build develop and lead a team of managers analysts and interns providing coaching performance management and career development across technical and professional competencies

Lead internal initiatives including department goal setting staff and project planning training curriculum and professional development programming

Collaborate with internal partners across Elevates verticals to bring the full breadth of the firms capabilities to each engagement

Lead recruiting hiring and onboarding to build and scale the Insights team

Business Development & Growth

Support business development initiatives including proactive prospecting proposal development and pitch presentations

Cultivate relationships expand Elevates network and generate new business opportunities through targeted outreach

WHAT YOULL BRING:

Experience

8 years of professional experience in management consulting investment banking corporate strategy or an equivalent leadership role at a leading organization

MBA or other graduate degree preferred but not required

Sports or entertainment industry experience is a plus

Skills & Capabilities

Exceptional people leadership a track record of building coaching and developing high-performing teams

Deep expertise in financial modeling data analysis and structured problem-solving with the ability to oversee and elevate the quality of others analytical work

Demonstrated experience managing client relationships facilitating executive-level conversations and serving as a trusted advisor

Outstanding storytelling skills ability to architect compelling decks and narratives that translate complex insights into executive-ready answer first recommendations

Strong verbal and written communication skills with polished presentation and public-speaking capabilities

Proficiency across MS Office and Google Drive suites

AI-forward: a point of view on how generative AI and emerging technologies can be embedded into consulting workflows team development and client delivery

Attributes

Strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity creativity and the judgment to navigate complex client environments

Results-driven with organizational discipline to manage multiple concurrent engagements and competing priorities

A builder energized by developing people growing a practice and raising the bar for whats possible

Collaborative adaptable and motivated by impact

POSITION DETAILS:

Full Time Exempt: Anticipated Salary $135000 - $150000 Bonus

Medical Dental Vision Life Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance FSA HSA and more

401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements

Unlimited PTO 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 employees 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 emailprotected

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.

Required Experience:

Director

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