Executive Director

• Lead and oversee market and financial feasibility analyses that provide actionable insights to address client challenges and guide strategy for major sports, entertainment, and civic projects
• Guide research design and interpretation, integrating quantitative data, surveys, and qualitative insights to uncover consumer/fan motivations, market opportunities, and behavioral trends
• Monitor and interpret industry, market, and consumer trends to proactively identify opportunities and risks that influence client strategies and CSL thought leadership
• Develop and deliver strategic recommendations by translating research findings into clear priorities, implications, and business decisions for clients
• Serve as a key client liaison, managing relationships, facilitating working sessions, and presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Ensure analytical rigor and process innovation, advancing CSL’s approach to data analytics, visualization, and integration of third-party tools and benchmarking sources
• Oversee development of executive communications, including reports, presentations, and client deliverables that clearly convey the story behind the data
• Mentor and manage a team of analysts, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and professional growth

• 5+ years of progressive experience in market research, management consulting, or consumer insights, including client-facing strategy development
• 1+ years of people-management experience, ideally leading research or consulting teams
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, executing, and integrating qualitative and quantitative research to produce actionable, customer-driven insights
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, marketing strategy, and business analytics
• Proven ability to synthesize complex research into concise insights and compelling narratives that influence senior leadership decisions
• Experience with data visualization, automation, and predictive analytics tools preferred
• Self-starter with exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field required
• Willingness to travel for client presentations, in-market research, and stakeholder engagement

Experience with data visualization, automation, and predictive analytics tools

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• paid vacation
• 401k plan