Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Business Strategy & Analytics will play a critical role in driving commercial performance, business insights, and revenue optimization across the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Hospitality, Ticketing, Partnerships, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams, this position will leverage data, analytics, and strategic planning to support decision-making and maximize commercial outcomes.

This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on analytical expertise, stakeholder management, and business acumen. The successful candidate will translate complex data into actionable insights, support key commercial initiatives, and help drive revenue growth while enhancing the overall customer and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Revenue Optimization

• Conduct cross-functional analysis to support revenue forecasting, demand planning, pricing strategies, commercial product development, and revenue optimization initiatives.

• Partner with Commercial, Hospitality, Partnerships, Marketing, and Sales teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth and business performance improvement.

• Develop data-driven recommendations to support commercial decision-making and maximize revenue opportunities across multiple lines of business.

• Monitor business performance, customer trends, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and risks throughout the Games lifecycle.

• Support scenario planning and forecasting exercises to inform strategic business decisions.

Stakeholder Management & Strategic Planning

• Support the development of strategic presentations, business cases, commercial playbooks, and executive-level deliverables.

• Translate complex analyses into concise, actionable recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships across internal departments and external partners to drive alignment and support execution of strategic initiatives.

• Serve as a key resource in supporting commercial partnerships, external vendors, and cross-functional project teams.

• Assist in the planning and execution of strategic business initiatives across the commercial organization.

Reporting & Business Analytics

• Partner with the Strategy & Analytics team to develop, maintain, and enhance executive reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence tools.

• Support the creation and ongoing management of revenue, sales, customer, and operational reporting frameworks.

• Collaborate with functional leaders to define reporting requirements and key performance indicators.

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through strong data governance practices.

• Deliver regular performance analyses, trend reporting, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making.

Commercial Performance & Sales Effectiveness

• Analyze commercial performance across channels, products, and customer segments to identify opportunities for optimization.

• Support the evaluation and measurement of sales strategies, customer acquisition efforts, and commercial initiatives.

• Partner with leadership to assess the effectiveness of commercial programs and recommend improvements.

• Develop analytical models and reporting that support resource allocation, strategic planning, and performance management.

Risk Management & Business Planning

• Identify commercial risks, performance gaps, and emerging trends that may impact organizational objectives.

• Support the development of mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential business challenges.

• Monitor key business indicators and proactively communicate potential impacts to leadership.

• Participate in annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business review processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in business strategy, analytics, consulting, revenue management, commercial planning, or related disciplines.

• Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, live events, or other large-scale consumer-facing organizations preferred.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including forecasting, financial modeling, dashboard development, and business intelligence.

• Experience developing executive-level presentations and communicating complex business insights to senior leaders.

• Strong understanding of customer behavior, market trends, and commercial performance drivers.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Business Strategy & Commercial Planning

• Advanced Analytics & Data Visualization

• Revenue Forecasting & Performance Management

• Financial Modeling & Business Case Development

• Executive Presentation Development

• Commercial Performance Analysis

• Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Stakeholder Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Project Management

• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

• Strategic Communication

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

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