[Hiring] Manager, Insights @Elevate

Role Description

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

As a Manager, Insights - College, you will focus on expanding our collegiate practice, helping clients navigate an ever-evolving landscape. From day one, you will:

• Own client relationships
• Translate complex challenges into structured workplans
• Drive day-to-day project execution
• Ensure every deliverable tells a clear, compelling story
• Build financial models
• Mentor junior team members
• Present strategic recommendations directly to senior client stakeholders

This role spans a range of Elevate service lines, including commercial strategy, partnership sales and valuation, and venue feasibility. This role is preferably based in one of Elevate's 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or an equivalent role at a leading organization
• Sports or entertainment industry experience is a plus

Requirements

• Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguity, develop frameworks, and manage complex projects from kickoff through delivery
• Proven experience building client relationships and managing external stakeholders
• Exceptional storytelling skills — ability to translate data-driven insights into polished decks and persuasive presentations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior audiences
• Proficiency across MS Office and Google Drive suites
• AI-savvy: actively exploring and applying generative AI and emerging tools to improve workflows, analysis, and client delivery

Benefits

• Full Time, Exempt: Anticipated Salary $90,000 - $100,000 + 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