Job Description

Job Listing: Business Data Analyst

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Location: We are currently seeking a Business Data Analyst to support units across the Florida Market, with a particular emphasis on the South Florida region. Venues including but not limited to, Hard Rock Stadium, University of Florida Athletics, Miami Beach Convention Center, Mote Aquarium, and Orange County Convention Center.

The Business Data Analyst will offer analytical expertise by utilizing quantitative modeling and critically measuring the performance of point-of-sale data across all food and beverage retail channels within sports venues and convention centers in the Florida Market.

The Business Data Analyst will create customized approaches to deliver actionable insights and solutions to complex business problems. They will leverage and integrate POS data, develop sales strategies and will assist in efficiently calibrating pricing, distribution and promotions. We are seeking a polished and experienced research and consulting professional with strong analytic, strategy and leadership skills. Working closely with the local operating team (SVP & GM), VP of Technology, and Sr. Director of Data Analytics, they will lead projects from concept through final delivery to understand and overcome the business' most pressing issues in the areas of Operations, Innovation, Labor Management and Marketing and to add value with executable strategies and tactics.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with client(s) and local Sodexo Live! stakeholders to understand their objectives to offer and demonstrate digestible insights and strategies.
• Leverage technical data from various sources to help tell the story to a non-technical audience.
• Understand consumer dynamics to analyze behavior trends and business performance data, summarize findings, and suggest a clear action plan for improvement.
• Prepare and present fact-based insights, client presentations, and recommendations to drive value-added and successful action strategies.
• Support the design and development of analytical platforms that helps us and client understand our customers better.
• Collaborate cross functionally with business leaders to test/pilot concepts and help develop plans to scale execution and implementation.
• Periodically travel to company locations in the U.S. for consulting, training, or data collection projects.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Sports and leisure industry knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business analytics, statistics, economics, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in analytics preferred. Food and beverage, foodservice, and/or CPG knowledge desired but not required.
• High proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, and R desired but not required.
• Knowledge of large scale POS(point of sale) and autonomous tech platforms desired but not required.
• Excellent analytical skill set with spreadsheet modeling experience.
• Self-starter with a natural curiosity to explore data, identify opportunities, and proactively offer thoughtful, data-driven solutions.
• Position demands good interpersonal skills (verbal and written), using sound judgement, being a quick learner, and the ability to adapt and pivot to new situations.
• Natural ability to translate complex findings and analysis in digestible and simple formats to varying groups of seniority levels.
• Experience facilitating change management activities with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to understand and ensure adoption of analytics.
• Willingness to attend events which may fall on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, exercise independent judgment, work on own initiative and on multiple projects simultaneously.

Why Join Sodexo Live!?

At Sodexo Live!, we're proud to be experience makers, creating unforgettable moments for people across a wide range of industries and events. We bring that same commitment to our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, additional benefits include:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• Adoption Assistance

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.