ABOUT US:

Platformation is a boutique consultancy in the sports industry that works with organisations across the sports ecosystem to understand and maximise its sponsorship return.

We play a crucial role in helping rights holders and brands understand the true value of sponsorship. Through the employment of advanced analytics and data-driven insights, we provide clear and actionable data that empowers clients to make informed decisions about their sponsorship strategies.

We draw on our years of experience, exclusive insights and global network to add real value to both sponsorship goals and wider business aims.

Due to our ongoing success and expansion, we're seeking a talented Account Manager to join our growing team. This exciting opportunity will allow the right candidate to significantly contribute to our business's continued growth and succcess.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Platformation is looking for a Data Analyst to support with the following responsibilities, including:

• Operating and analysing one of the world’s largest resources of syndicated market research.
• Data Collection and Cleaning: Gathering data from various sources, ensuring its accuracy, and cleaning it to remove inconsistencies or errors.
• Data Analysis: Employing statistical techniques and tools to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within the data.
• Data Visualisation: Creating clear and informative visualisations (e.g., charts, graphs) to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Reporting: Preparing comprehensive reports summarising data analysis results and providing actionable recommendations.
• Creation of client presentations and delivery of client workshops.
• Managing Key Accounts: Overseeing and maintaining relationships with key clients or stakeholders.

In addition, you will also support on a wide range of additional tasks to support the running of the business, including:

• Social Media posts and maintenance of our website.
• Support with our broadcast distribution arm of the business by liaising with and coordinating a global network of broadcasters on both rights agreements, broadcast content and technical satellite information.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• Excellent Excel skills. Including Excel Query Skills and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with PowerPoint
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI or similar reporting and data visualisation tools for building and maintaining dashboards.
• High level of analytical intelligence and a capacity to convey complex ideas in a simple manner using text and graphics.
• A passion and interest in the sports industry
• Excellent written English. Other languages potentially a significant advantage.
• Professional manner and ability to represent the company and our work at an appropriate level.
• Ambition and eagerness to learn.
• Flexible approach to work required, as befits a small company. Needs to be prepared to get involved in a changing environment.
• Degree in an appropriate, numerate or technical subject (For example, Data Analysis, Maths, Computer Science, Finance, IT, Engineering, Economics etc.)

Desirable:

• Understanding of the sponsorship industry.
• A working knowledge of AI and its implementation in a work environment.
• An understanding of programming and coding, i.e. apps, dashboards, etc.

What Platformation will offer you:

• The benefits of working for a small company. Including access to leadership.
• A diverse range of roles and responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work on fast paced, diverse projects for exciting clients across the sports industry.
• Mentorship and chance to learn specialised skill set
• Flexible working conditions

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of the Platformation to appoint a Data Analyst. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives

in Sport Group.If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.

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Please note that shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours of application and due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.