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AEG · 2 days ago

Director Business Analytics

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$118K/yr - $186K/yr

6+ years exp

AEG has been a leader in transforming sports and live entertainment for over 20 years. The Director of Business Analytics will lead the analytics function, managing a team to generate insights that inform strategic decisions and enhance operational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of analysts and data scientists, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to drive performance and achieve business objectives

Oversee the analysis of inventory sales data, Spotify data, and other relevant datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization

Develop and implement methodologies for projecting ticket sales, optimizing dynamic ticket pricing, and evaluating artist valuations to maximize revenue and profitability

Analyze macroeconomic shifts and industry trends to anticipate market dynamics and inform strategic planning and decision-making

Calculate show sales breakeven points, adjusting for venue expenses, and provide insights to optimize financial performance

Conduct analysis of food & beverage (F&B), merchandise, and ancillary revenue streams (e.g., quick pass sales) to identify opportunities for revenue growth and operational efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and finance, to develop data-driven strategies and initiatives that drive business growth and enhance the customer experience

Provide finance reporting assistance, collaborating with finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial metrics and performance indicators

Qualification

Business analyticsData scienceFinancial analysisSQL server reportingMS ExcelBI ToolsData analysisLeadershipCommunication skillsProject managementAttention to detailCritical thinking

Required

BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Marketing, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field

6-8 years Experience in business analytics, data science, or related field

2-4 years Experience in a leadership or managerial role

Experience working with financial data and conducting financial analysis, including familiarity with finance reporting requirements and standards

Experience with analytics tools and platforms

Advanced/Expert in the use of MS Excel required

Highly proficient in the use of MS Word and PowerPoint

Advanced/Expert SQL server reporting services is required

Strong familiarity with BI Tools, DOMO preferred

Knowledgeable in the use of emerging open source tools while conducting analyses on large and unstructured data-sets

Knowledgeable about using Big Data techniques to drive advanced analytics

Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form

Strong business acumen and attention to detail with a consistent record of delivering results

Proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling techniques, with ability to analyze inventory sales data, Spotify data, and other relevant datasets

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence and demonstrate confidence in communications with senior level management

Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong project management skills proven track record of driving IT projects

Strong understanding of ticketing and pricing dynamics in the entertainment industry, including dynamic pricing strategies and revenue management principles

Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams